Thread: Devon 4 x 4 Discreet Winch Mount

You might want to take a look in the Markets under External Accessories....

Thanks Ron,

That looks very much like the Terra Firma one. The Devon one replaces the bumper bar cross member and also can come with eyelets for towing if need be. The problem with that type of cradle is that it is about 3cms away from the bumper bar when you mount everything up and you need to put spacers or washers to pack up the gap between the plate and the fairlead. Thats why the Devon one is more expensive.

Can you post a web link to the Devon unit David?

This is the link Hoss

D44 Discovery 4 Discreet Winch Mount Kit - Devon 4x4 - D44D4WINCHM-D44

https://www.devon4x4.com/static/workshop/workshop-projects/discovery-4-discreet-winch/discreet-winch-mount/

Near the bottom is a link to a pictorial of the fit out on a D3.
2nd post is fitout on a D4

As I said they fitted a relay and cut out switch and other bits where my 2nd battery is mounted. Also I did not like the idea of the control box (they call it the contactor) so exposed at the front of the vehicle. I think it is prone to water /mud etc damage. My winch is an Ironman on so I am considering mounting it in the plastic box in front of the driver side.

This mount does look nice and neat But looking at the installation instructions it looks like removing the winch to do regular maintenance will be pretty "Fiddly".

I love it, but that is crazy expensive and no doubt delivery and installation cost go right up with that version!

Definitely solves the issue of increased ability without sacrificing style

What's the feedback on the other discreet mounts so far? Who usually installs them?

Yes the postage is crazy. I did a "dry run" purchase and the cost reduced to about 838.00 but the postage was about 350.00???!!!!! That then makes it a $1700 AUS purchase. Ouch? The only differences between the Terra Firma (199.00) and this one is you get full instructions, the cross bar, the number plate flip mechanism, and templates for cut out and mounting brackets. I guess all that weighs up and the cost of postage is expensive. I note that someone on this sight started to do the job and then stopped because of insurance and ADR concerns. I do not worry so much, but I am finding it hard to justify such an outlay for a bar that I question you may not really need, even though it would give better strength and a number plate flipping bracket. I will do the job myself, as I have with my past vehicles. I have the tools to do some fabrication, so am now weighing up cost v convenience.

Originally Posted by dirvine

Thanks Ron,

That looks very much like the Terra Firma one.

I can't find the Terra Firma mount that looks the same. My original plan was to fit this bar to my L322 but I've given up on that.