Pathfinder Winch

[WMDunkin]

now this works but it is the smartest idea? Thoughts and input?

https://www.drive2.ru/l/6618746/

 

[dixie1865]

As long as the mount is designed and built properly, then there is nothing wrong with it. There is a winch mount made for Xterra's that goes behind the factory bumper cover in a similar way.

 

[WMDunkin]

It looks like he mounted it to the crash bumper of the pathfinder.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

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.

 

[WMDunkin]

That was my thought, but does that bolt to the frame?

 

[docwatson]

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.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

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.

 

[dixie1865]

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.

This is the mount I was thinking of.

 

[Streaky]

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.