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If it were me, I would mount it flat as you have in the last picture. I have the same mounts in my XJ, and you will likely never have a straight pull. I use them as an angled pull all the time, and they work great. If you dont want to mount them flat, then the angle iron would do the trick for...

I assume this what you are talking about installing? I have something similar in my jeep and just bolted it down. You could even use a bunch of short sheet metal screws, that way you wouldnt need to get to the backside of them. Would be much better than JB weld IMHO. ~James

I think bolting it to the sheet metal, (albeit thin), is still a much better option than JB weld. I guess a picture of where you are putting this would help, since I honestly am not familiar. My opinion (take it for what its worth), but a tie down is only as strong as what its attached to. In my...

I dont think JB weld would hold up for that type of application. Atleast not in my experiences with the product. Can you just bolt it on? ~James

That was a HECK of a deal for someone. ~James

Probably a long shot, but I would be intersted the dies if you want to separate. Just saying. ~James

I know there are many good write ups and info on the web about this winch, and they have been helpful to me. I just figured i would post up some pictures of the process of my rebuild. The short story: My fathers buddy got a 81 CJ7 and decided to have my dad restore it for him. It came with a...

Yeah, the unibody/hidden nut is what makes it tough on the XJ. I have had spring bolts seized in plenty of trucks (including my old tacoma), but you can atleast get to both sides of the bolt without chopping the body up. Anti-seize is your friend. Good luck, ~ James

I too have been through that nightmare. My bushings were seized on the bolts as well, especially in the front hanger. I ended up making a claw that fits under the head of the bolt, and attached it to my buddies slider on his tacoma with a 5000 pound ratchet strap. I had to keep a ton of pressure...

I have Viking on mine as well, great product. You wont be dissapointed. ~James

I put mine on and off several times by myself, but its not easy. Mostly because its too big, not for the weight. Mine weighs about 100 pounds. I just lean it against the side of the jeep, hoist it to the roof rack, then slide it up and on the rest of the way. I will be building a lift system...

Thanks! I now have my two kids (2, 90 pound dogs) in the back, so I am building a trailer to hold all of my camping gear so they have a spot to hang out in the Jeep with us. Thats correct! We still had fairly strict requirements, but nothing compared to the TUV. Thanks! I think there were a...

Just doing a little update since its been a while since I have posted anything in here lately. I had to get a new transfer case since I broke my old NP231. I had a front driveshaft come loose from the tcase side on my jeep (pulling into my driveway no less..) and it got bound up between the...

Mmmm... Beer. ~James

LoL... I love a good thread to get the juices going. I have to go to work now, you know Walmart never closes! That was an epic post Scott... :Wow1: ~James

I figure my statement would ruffle the feathers of some, but I kept it civil in my opinion. Bottom line line is, you cant argue with someone's perception. The trucks are expensive. I don't know if they are 'overpriced' or not, and frankly have no reason to care since I wont be affording one...

EDIT: I created a new thread here to continue the discussion regarding the price of an ER, and remove it from a for sale thread. SB Dang. If only they were $150,000.00, I would buy one. Nice trucks but geez. Thats expensive. ~James :Wow1:

I have the firestick style K40 and it works like a champ. Sorry guys, I dont have a write up on the console. It was just something I whipped up a while back. Basically made out of 1/4" birch on the sides, thinner stuff on the bottom side, and a scrap piece of carbon fiber in front of the CB...

True enough. I have a full leaf pack in the rear that is fairly stiff, and 6" coils up front. The truck is fairly well stiff in the roll department. I also drive like a grandpa on the road, not the case for everyone. ~James

I dont see the need to spend the money on the JKS disco's. I have a set and they have been unhooked for months, and I am driving my XJ daily right now. I will sell them to you for a good price if you still think you need them. I agree with you on the rest of the stuff except the shock...