Snwbord24 said:
The ARB winch box is integrated in the bumper, not seperately attached to the frame.
I have a D1 with a newly installed airbag compatile ARB. On that model the winch basket mounts to the frame with the same bolts that mount the cans on. I would then say that it is mounted to the frame. Other models may vary.
Recovery point wise, I used to have two JATE rings mounted on the frame. With the ARB and the winch tray, the JATE rings do not have enough clearance between the hinge points. Maybe a little judicious shaving might get them to fit again. But that is about 3/8 to 1/4 inch of metal to remove frome the JATE ring. How much will that compromise their integrity.
My next favorite idea would be the hooks mounted to the frame. I know I am walking into the fiery furnace here, but an open hook just doesn't look as strong or as safe as a closed loop. So until someone bludgeons me with facts, they are not my favorite.
Mounting the recovery points to the front of the bumper looks cool, and is sure convienient when buried up to the ... bumber... in mud, but these are dependent on the streangth of the cans. Objects that look, and may operate like two accordions. )If you can push them, you can also pull them.), and are designed to... well, FAIL. that is the whole reason they are there. I don't mean that the cans would break, but they could stretch. This could ad inches to my Disco's overall length, and ruin the already discussed "lousy" approach angle.
I guess I'll keep filing down my Jate rings, and avoiding places I know will require recovery for my truck.
-Reed