Merry Xmas to me.......
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NoOneBetter
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nice winch!
swim.bike.run
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Did you go aluminum or steel and why?
Titanium..........
I wasn't aware it came in aluminum, and don't see those specs on the web page....I went steel and powder coated...Looks awesome and feels tough...Will def have to upgrade the suspension...shucks.......
And was gonna go with the Smittybuilt x20...but almost everyone i know has issues with the remote. Though could get a new one every other year for a while for the cost of the warn....but will get a 200$ rebate from worn which sold me in the end.... I'm way up in Northern Maine and NH at times and alone and needed a good winch...
I wasn't aware it came in aluminum, and don't see those specs on the web page....I went steel and powder coated...Looks awesome and feels tough...Will def have to upgrade the suspension...shucks.......
And was gonna go with the Smittybuilt x20...but almost everyone i know has issues with the remote. Though could get a new one every other year for a while for the cost of the warn....but will get a 200$ rebate from worn which sold me in the end.... I'm way up in Northern Maine and NH at times and alone and needed a good winch...
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swim.bike.run
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Not really relevant anymore just curious about the decision. Looks awesome.
https://www.southernstyleoffroad.com/product/2014-4r-aluminum-slimline/
sn_85
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You made the right choice to get the Warn over Smittybuilt. I think you'd hate yourself if you had to take off the bumper and rewire the winch every few years.
Aurora85
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Do I spy a Model S in the background? If so sweeet :worthless
nglayton
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Warn Platinum 10-S
No manual clutch lever to deal with, it's all on the wireless remote.
That it would be...p90d...with looda!!!
Partner is a tech junkie and picked up 2 without telling me as we drive a lot for business
The Tq is crazy. Hit 0-60 in under 3sec and it breaks a G. Surprisingly, because of its weight and motors on each axle....no center diff so it’s always driving both axles, and with snows it kills the 4Runner on anything less than 6 inches. Not even a close comparison in terms of stability on the wet stuff. The majority of the vehicles weight is below the wheel height.
But the 4 Runner.... Despite feeling a century behind the Tesla is great for what it is and I plan on keeping it for a long time
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Hmm must be nice.
I have a number of clients with Teslas, I’m a fan, just with the interior materials we’re a touch more upscale for its price.
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swim.bike.run
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Are you or the OP planning on posting pics of the install? It would be a big help for those who are in the market.
finished it up.....
Wasn't too bad. However I would NOT recommend doing this alone. I did, and it was a bear getting the bumper with the winch on into place. I used a jack as well as 2 car stands.
Overall this was a pretty simple install. Took me about 3 hours and I was having a few cold ones during that time.
Made a few rookie mistakes. I spooled the rope after I had installed the bumper thinking the cutouts would be big enough. It was tight...and took me a while to thread the rope.
Removing the bumper was a breeze. I had no issues at all with any A/C lines or other fitment issues. It is tight...but I was able to do it alone.
The Warn remote is awesome and Rugged. I have a factor 55 Fairlead and flatlink on the way.....
The extra weight is adding up. I'll have to decide what to do about the suspension. I didn't notice the added weight too much this morning on a slow drive around town, maybe a little more nosedive on sudden stops. I'll see how it feels this week.
This also gave me the opportunity to redo my fender liner mod. With 275s and the Spidertrax I was still getting an occasional rub.
Wasn't too bad. However I would NOT recommend doing this alone. I did, and it was a bear getting the bumper with the winch on into place. I used a jack as well as 2 car stands.
Overall this was a pretty simple install. Took me about 3 hours and I was having a few cold ones during that time.
Made a few rookie mistakes. I spooled the rope after I had installed the bumper thinking the cutouts would be big enough. It was tight...and took me a while to thread the rope.
Removing the bumper was a breeze. I had no issues at all with any A/C lines or other fitment issues. It is tight...but I was able to do it alone.
The Warn remote is awesome and Rugged. I have a factor 55 Fairlead and flatlink on the way.....
The extra weight is adding up. I'll have to decide what to do about the suspension. I didn't notice the added weight too much this morning on a slow drive around town, maybe a little more nosedive on sudden stops. I'll see how it feels this week.
This also gave me the opportunity to redo my fender liner mod. With 275s and the Spidertrax I was still getting an occasional rub.
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swim.bike.run
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Looks great man. Were the instructions fairly thorough? How about the ac line? How far did you have to move it?
I didn't have to move the AC line at all. I was expecting to, but it all fit. I know the C4 guys have to push it in some. It is pretty pliable as I did play with it . The instructions were pretty good. I read Friggin idiots thread and watched a few people on youtube with the C4 and this one. Pretty similar install. I really didn't read the instructions other than a quick breeze through just before install. Those folk said a good job laying things out. Jason Koertge Did a nice overview of his C4 bumper...episode 36.. There really is nothing other than time for this install. And have a second person to lift up the bumper. I use a Dremel with a cutting blade to cut the bumper. It does not have to be anywhere near perfect, as the fender liner they include is great.
I love the look of the bumper. Looks near stock but much more rugged. The fit and finish of the powder coating is awesome. All of the hardware was included and then a few extra bolts brackets. This is a topnotch quality piece of equipment.
And I gotta go back and rotate those darn pics!!!
I love the look of the bumper. Looks near stock but much more rugged. The fit and finish of the powder coating is awesome. All of the hardware was included and then a few extra bolts brackets. This is a topnotch quality piece of equipment.
And I gotta go back and rotate those darn pics!!!
swim.bike.run
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That may prove harder than the install.
