Anyone have a winch setup?
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FordandPolaris
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What year is your Expedition?
tonydiv
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The question above is important because the newer the truck the harder it is to mount a winch. There are hidden mounts for early generations.
There are also entire replacement bumpers that are available for most generations. Not the cheapest way to do it though.
The multi-mount (removable) is always a great way to go, especially if you aren't planning on using the winch very often.
There are also entire replacement bumpers that are available for most generations. Not the cheapest way to do it though.
The multi-mount (removable) is always a great way to go, especially if you aren't planning on using the winch very often.
FordandPolaris
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Yeah I always thought that it looked as if the front bumper on the 97-98's were specifically made with a winch in mind. Not for sure though.
Lightnig
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Truck already had it installed when I bought it.
From the rust on some of the bolts, I suspect it was put on a good many years ago. That is on my list of summer projects,; cleaning up the rusty bits and adding brush guards for the headlights...
Looks like it wasn't a difficult install though. Install the grill guard, put the winch on the winch tray, run a couple of battery cables.
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Lightnig
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He's got a 2000, from seeing a couple other posts from him...
Speaking of which, I really like the looks of the one you have in your sig. picture.
Thinking of building myself a similar style one (I was a welder by trade in a previous life...)
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Flightstopper
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I have a Warn 9.5 ti mounted behind the front bumper with a hidden mount. It was pretty easy to do and is well worth the money
Lightnig
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I've thought about changing to a hidden winch mount as well, but I gotta be honest here; I love the intimidation value of the existing set up.
So many times I've seen people look at me and decide not to pull out in front of me. I can only imagine it's because they see that big chunk of steel hanging right out in front of my truck bearing down on them, and figure they'd really rather not have it embedded in the side of their driver's door...
hehehe ;-)
So many times I've seen people look at me and decide not to pull out in front of me. I can only imagine it's because they see that big chunk of steel hanging right out in front of my truck bearing down on them, and figure they'd really rather not have it embedded in the side of their driver's door...
hehehe ;-)
FordandPolaris
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I dont know man... I think it has more to do with the 3 tons of steel sitting behind that chunk in front haha.
Lightnig
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heh
I suppose that might have something to do with it too...
I suppose that might have something to do with it too...
mindgame
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I wish there was a road armour for Gen2s.. Would love to connect a big chunk of metal on my front end also..
Got any pics?
Is it behind the factory bumper or a custom one?
The road armor is nice stuff but at 2k for the bumper then another thousand for the winch its getting pricey.
Captain Morgan
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You really want to haul that weight around full time?
Throw a Curt receiver on the front (which uses that hole) and put a winch on a cradle. This way you can use the winch on the front OR the back when you go out, and leave that heavy chunk in the garage when you don't need it.
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Throw a Curt receiver on the front (which uses that hole) and put a winch on a cradle. This way you can use the winch on the front OR the back when you go out, and leave that heavy chunk in the garage when you don't need it.
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Lightnig
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Bah, as far as I am concerned the extra 100 or 120 lbs of a winch is nothing compared to the 3 tonnes of truck that is already there.
Besides, if it's on a removable mount and you carry it around in the back of the truck, chances are good that it'll be home in the garage when you really need it...
Besides, if it's on a removable mount and you carry it around in the back of the truck, chances are good that it'll be home in the garage when you really need it...
I know this article is kinda old but I need help with the wiring for my winch. I have a 2013 expedition, I used the RC hidden mount for an f150. Got it all on there and the winch mounted, but the positive cable that goes with it has the fuse on the end that has to connect directly to the battery, problem is the fuse it to big to close the hood when sitting on the battery. Is a fuse for a winch something you can change if it has the same amp rating or is there another way to do this that anyone knows?
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