I want to start a project page on my ongoing work on my XJ rig. I'll start with this post on new winch install.
Well, after winning the new Comeup winch at the ralley the end of June, I finally got it installed today! I had to modify my bumper and with the help of a shoe horn and a good amount of some slippery stuff, we got it in. Now I get to strip off all the rope and wind it back up under load so it fits nice and tight. I had to mount the controller in an akward place because it blocked too much of the radiator if it was mounted on top of the winch itself, but it will work just fine! I also took a page from Aaron's book and decided to not use a hook, but instead, chose to use a 3/4 shackle instead with a rope stopper from Comeup winch. Thanx Aaron!
I know the controller looks funny where it's at. If anyone has a better idea I'm open to sugestion.
My lisence plate used to mount on the roller fairlead, but now not sure where to put it. Is it legal to put it on the front of the roof rack above the windshield?
Went ahead and mounted on roof rack. Drove past several cops yest in Eburg, not one said anything. We will see, all they can do is tell me to move it! LOL
Warrior products makes a quick disconnect bracket for license plates over the hawse but it may not fit with the thimble.
Seth really got me thinking about the come up winch when I was checking his truck out at the rally. the way those things free spool is amazing. zero effort.
Byron, It's super nice having the free spool like that! My Smitty winch was super hard to free spool, almost easier to power out instead of pull out. I'm going to try and find a good hill today here to spool rope tight, using Vickis jeep as a pull weight.
Hmm..Now I may copy YOU with the rubber stopper so that my shackle isn't just hanging out in the weather....
Aaron, if you go to Comeups website and go to accs page, they sell for about $15. Way cheaper than the machined alum ones for $150.! My shackles won't be out there all the time. Just for the pics and trips. We are meeting up with Darin and his group sat in Packwood to do the Pack to Eburg stretch of the WABRDR. Does anyone know of a place where I can get a GOOD fitting cover so that the sun can't attack my expensive rope? One that is easy to get on and off when needed and doesn't look like you just wraped a gunny sack over it? LOL
Ooh machined aluminum one....good idea! :D
OK,Aaron, I know you have a mill, BUT, you need a lathe too so you can make an alum one! LOL. Maybe this is an excuse to convince Krystal you need a lathe too! What kind of mill do you have?
@Mark and Vicki Lennox I have a lathe! :D It's a ShopMaster mill/lathe combo
Aaron, I was talking to you at the Quillomine trip about how I want to do the glove box area in my jeep. Today is the day that project gets started. It will have a perminant mount for mt 300wt inverter and cigerette lighter multi port as well as the switches for overhead outside lighting. I will make two Kydex pockets for our phones etc. Should help to get all wires etc tidied up and a place for all things currently tangled. Also a pocket for new hand held radadio! I will post pics of that project on here. So many things I want to do with the Heep XJ this winter. And our off road trailer too. HMM, where to start.
repost from GUY MINOR m700minerCool! I like your Jeep, and it seems that it's about to get better!
Some of the things I need to add or upgrade, build a water system that mounts on rack to carry fresh water on one side of the spare and hot water for shower on other side of spare, mount side flood lights over front doors and spot LED lights on rear corners. I mentioned above about glove box area, also rear storage area will get a total make over with drawers etc for better access to recovery gear and a built in slide out table etc. One project I have been putting off far too long, is a set of quick discos for the front sway bars. We have a small utility trailer that we want to modify and set up so it can be more suitable for off road use and still be able to function as a utility trailer. Maybe even get a home built RTT that looks like a Conestoga covered wagon when set up. I hate things tangled and rattling in the rig! Lots of pics as we move along. I will post up some of projects already done soon.