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02-18-2009, 11:05 AM
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How to install a smittybilt XRC 8 winch
Just ordered the winch and was wondering what i need to istall it to my stock bumper?
Thanks
Dom
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02-18-2009, 11:12 AM
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I believe it comes with the requirred parts other than a two post battery & winch plate. I believe for optimum performance (battery life) you are going to need a two post battery if you don't already have one. You will also need a winch plate to mount it to if you didn't order one or already have one. You can make your own which many have done, or purchase one commercially made.
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02-18-2009, 11:12 AM
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you will need a winch mounting plate
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02-18-2009, 11:15 AM
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You will need a winch plate with the standard pattern mounting holes (4.5"x10") for 4 3/8" bolts.
The winch also includes a fairlead, so make sure your winch plate can mount one of those as well, not sure the distance apart for the fairlead.
It comes with everything else. I have one.
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02-18-2009, 11:36 AM
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where can i purchasw a standard winch plate with roller attachement
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02-18-2009, 11:41 AM
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any 4x4 shop can get thm 4 you. there pretty easy to make if your so inclined. i have pics if you need them
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02-18-2009, 11:42 AM
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as far as a two post battery, i just added a nut to the original battery clamp
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02-18-2009, 11:43 AM
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i just bought the same winch got every thing for just under 400
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02-18-2009, 12:02 PM
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thanks just ordered the one from rough country
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02-18-2009, 08:13 PM
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I got one from SB, but wished I knew about the one from Harbor Freight. It is universal and cost about 1/2 what I paid.
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02-06-2010, 10:58 PM
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Anyone had issues mounting it. I am mounting, with a Smitty plate. I had to drill through my warn bumper for the two post closest to the grill. Problem is, right underneith the warn bumper is the tube/frame bumper. So it's going to be a challenge for those bolts. It looks like they want the bolts mounted upside down, nuts on the top. Anyone else have this issue?
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02-07-2010, 12:42 AM
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I installed an the same winch on an Smitty plate. Its not a bad install. On mine, I did not have to drill any new holes. I did use lock tight on all the bolts. I live in an apartment and was worried some one might try to jack it. I pulled out my factory jack and use the screw holes to ground the winch. Its a good buy, I have used my several times. The only down side to it, is the cable is not that long.
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02-07-2010, 01:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tnboywhotravels
Anyone had issues mounting it. I am mounting, with a Smitty plate. I had to drill through my warn bumper for the two post closest to the grill. Problem is, right underneith the warn bumper is the tube/frame bumper. So it's going to be a challenge for those bolts. It looks like they want the bolts mounted upside down, nuts on the top. Anyone else have this issue?
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Take off the bumper, mount it on, then put it back on?
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02-07-2010, 03:54 AM
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I have used mine for the last year. When i did the frame swap i got new grade 8 bolts and grade 8 washers and shimmed the front and back so that the winch plate was leve and not resting on anything but the washers.
Josh baker
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02-07-2010, 05:23 AM
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I ordered mine about two months ago from 4 wheel parts. $275 shipped to my door. (XRC8K)
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How to install a smittybilt XRC 8 winch
