Pathfinder Winch
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wreckdiver1321
Overlander
If it is mounted to the factory bumper, that's a very bad idea.
That bit of steel is substantial enough for light stuff or very low speed impacts, but anything beyond that and it will fold like a cheap lawn chair. It's not strong enough to handle those kinds of forces. Go with a cradle that bolts to the frame. That's a very strong way to do it and looks nice and clean as well.
That bit of steel is substantial enough for light stuff or very low speed impacts, but anything beyond that and it will fold like a cheap lawn chair. It's not strong enough to handle those kinds of forces. Go with a cradle that bolts to the frame. That's a very strong way to do it and looks nice and clean as well.
Check out Rocky Mtn X's winch mount http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39914. Not sure if it will fit the Pathfinder although I have a suspicion it will.
I don't know if this russian guys sells these things, but a local shop could certainly fab something up and tie it to the frame for probably pretty cheap.
I don't know if this russian guys sells these things, but a local shop could certainly fab something up and tie it to the frame for probably pretty cheap.
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
Many people have taken the universal winch trays and simply bolted them up between the frame using custom brackets and trimmed the bumper/fascia accordingly, been going on for years on many different rigs, a bit of googling will show you many proven setups. Much better approach angle and cheaper than most aftermarket bumpers.
This is the mount I was thinking of.
I recently had a WARN ZEON 10 Platinum mounted behind the factory bumper of my 2009 Nissan Patrol....not everyone needs a heavy bull bar so this worked out well for me.
The flip-up number plate adds a the finishing touch to the discreet mounted winch that I was looking for.
The flip-up number plate adds a the finishing touch to the discreet mounted winch that I was looking for.
