Winch Mount

[leafsprung]

Just remember the energy from hitting something goes somewhere. Too stiff a bumper and you end up bending the frame.

It can be substantially thicker and still bend before the frame.

I think rover knew what they were doing.

they might have, but production vehicles are the result of engineers AND accountants . . .the stock bumper, just like the retention of the ten spline axle, deletion of galvanizing on the chassis and door frames and many other features was a cost cutting measure. FWIW a HD bumper produced by Mayflower Winches (later fairey winches ltd) was an approved rover accessory.

[LR Max]

Get a full bumper replacement. That is what I did and there are so many benefits it is worth it. I know there are numerous ones available out there so plenty to choose from.

I'll plug for ARB. I've got a defender ARB on the front of my 109. It is

[txffjim]

8274


Built mine to look like the original with a setback for the roller.
No hand crank provision though.

[JimCT]

winch VS hand crank

I do not know how you set the valves without the hand crank, it makes it so much easier. If at all possible figure a way to mount the winch and still use the hand crank. And you can start your rover with the handle if you have to, not a bad back-up.