Thread: Winch bar for 93 deefer

They aren't cheap if you buy new. Watch the forums and/or e-bay for a good second hand one is probably the best advice I can offer!

Originally Posted by cewilson

They aren't cheap if you buy new. Watch the forums and/or e-bay for a good second hand one is probably the best advice I can offer!

Thanks mate, if you see one would you mind dropping me a message?

Cheers

Jordy

Depends on your budget, and the style you want. Mine cost under $1000 from Rovacraft mid last year. It isn't the typical ARB style and won't protect the mudguards from animal strikes. See photo below.
I think it was made by Scrapiron racing (Scorpian Racing) or else copied off their's, which in turn was copied off an Equipe bar. It isn't Equipe quality thats for sure...



The winch goes behind where the numberplate is, Mulgo make a sprung flip-down step that allows the number plate to be visible on the road but allows access to the winch cable when required. The bar doesn't suit hi-mount winches as made, mine will have to be modified to suit
It does offer a very good approach angle!

A few local suppliers carry this style bar, now that Rovacraft don't mail order directly.

Noticed this one on eBay today while looking for a winch.
Doesnt look like a winch bar to me but it suggests it is???

Land Rover Defender Extreme Winch Bar (eBay item 110694208695 end time 08-Jun-11 14:18:42 AEST) : Cars, Bikes, Boats

Shane

Originally Posted by isuzutoo-eh

Will the grill need cutting to fit the winch? I noticed you have the air-con front grill that pokes out the front and the bar looks pretty close to the grill.

Also, does the bar mount to the outside of the chassis like ARB bars do?

It seems the people that sell these things have no idea about the product they sell.

I have one of philco's steering guards and I don't want to change to a winch bar, only to find the bash guard won't fit.

Yes, the grill will be replaced by a custom laser cut job with cut out for the winch. See photo below. There is just enough room for an Aldi low mount without cutting.

Yes, the bar mounts to the outside of the rails ala ARB.

Yes, the people that sell them have no idea. I emphatically stated I wanted one to suit a hi-mount winch, and the supplier was sure it would be fine.. Bolts holes are well wrong, and due to the construction it'll need a sub-frame made to suit.

Also, the powder coating is really thin and flakes off easily.




But they look awesome!