Really looking for some advice on winch setup

[DaveWKC]

For those of you that went the OEM mount route, did you receive the Ford Performance fairlead? I did not seem to get it in the box

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[TheI3lindMan]

So just to confirm, those who have bought OEM set up. The comments below about disabling ACC and parking sensors is NOT needed. And if installed by the dealer and they set the settings to disable them its just a matter of going into the settings and adjusting back?

 

[HowieLong]

For those of you that went the OEM mount route, did you receive the Ford Performance fairlead? I did not seem to get it in the box

Yes, it was not in the Warn box as that had the Warn fairlead in it. I believe it was mixed in somewhere with the boxes for the mount and supplies.

 

[DaveWKC]

Yes, it was not in the Warn box as that had the Warn fairlead in it. I believe it was mixed in somewhere with the boxes for the mount and supplies.

Thanks for the confirmation. How long ago did you buy yours? I wonder if maybe this practice stopped after one of the recent price reductions? But I went through every carton inside of the box, as some of them are just empty for space filling, and it does not appear to be there. Darn, because I really liked the look of it.

 

[HowieLong]

Thanks for the confirmation. How long ago did you buy yours? I wonder if maybe this practice stopped after one of the recent price reductions? But I went through every carton inside of the box, as some of them are just empty for space filling, and it does not appear to be there. Darn, because I really liked the look of it.

I bought mine last November.

 

[Hemisfear]

With the OEM setup? No modifications needed? I read they had to disable those and the parking sensors?

They disable the parking sensors because the factory mount doesn't have provisions for the sensors. 1-1/8" step drill solves that easily!

 

[jbacon47]

For me, once my 3yr/30k warranty expires, I’ve decided I will relocate the intercooler to fit a hammer built hidden winch. Most major engine manufacturing issues are caught in the first 30k miles. But they will blame everything on the aftermarket intercooler (no warranty).

The OEM setup is by far the best deal. I just don’t like the added length or looks.

The rough country hidden winch requires cutting the frame. Those frame extensions are crumble-zones for crash purposes. Cutting them off will likely compromise safety.

Another interesting option is the maximus-3 detachable winch. You can remove it when not needed.

 

[Hemisfear]

For me, once my 3yr/30k warranty expires, I’ve decided I will relocate the intercooler to fit a hammer built hidden winch. Most major engine manufacturing issues are caught in the first 30k miles. But they will blame everything on the aftermarket intercooler (no warranty).

The OEM setup is by far the best deal. I just don’t like the added length or looks.

The rough country hidden winch requires cutting the frame. Those frame extensions are crumble-zones for crash purposes. Cutting them off will likely compromise safety.

Another interesting option is the maximus-3 detachable winch. You can remove it when not needed.

The Maximus 3 would look janky compared to the OEM option!
So what is it, looks or function, you're all over the place? lol
I wanted light and functional...I went with a Chinese OEM copy from Amazon and Winch from Facebook Marketplace...$1300 Canadian, so about $50US! lol

 

[jbacon47]

I didn't get the Maximus, I just said it was interesting. It is the only detachable winch on market.

Did your Chinese kit come with frame horn reinforcements? I doubt it. You could have bought a brand new OEM kit for only a grand? You paid the same price for used gear? And no warranty?

 

[DoYouBronco]

We have our new hidden winch mounts ready to ship guys.

they fit with OEM modular and capable bumpers! Require and intercooler upgrade which also gives you more consistent power and better responsiveness.

https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-hidden-winch-mount?_pos=1&_sid=b535b0b84&_ss=r

 

[TheI3lindMan]

We have our new hidden winch mounts ready to ship guys.

they fit with OEM modular and capable bumpers! Require and intercooler upgrade which also gives you more consistent power and better responsiveness.

https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-hidden-winch-mount?_pos=1&_sid=b535b0b84&_ss=r

Not going to lie this is sexy as hell...but my pocket book wont support it at the moment =( Going to take me a bit to save up the addition.

 

[5GENIDN]

We have our new hidden winch mounts ready to ship guys.

they fit with OEM modular and capable bumpers! Require and intercooler upgrade which also gives you more consistent power and better responsiveness.

https://hpbuilt.shop/products/hammer-built-bronco-hidden-winch-mount?_pos=1&_sid=b535b0b84&_ss=r

Absolutely LOVE mine! Well designed (structurally) and easy install! Mine is on a Capable bumper... And YES the addition of the little light is helpful to be able to watch the winch line layering.

 

[Jmanly]

I installed BAMF winch bumper and Warn winch. Control box and solenoid under hood. It doesn’t block camera, sensors moved to new bumper, (ACC can be relocated, but i don’t have one). I posted pics in another thread.
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/ford-winch-kit.111667/post-2490018

Can you please post a pic of where/ how you mounted the control box?

 

[Freebird32]

I used the BAMF relocation kit and bracket in front of battery. I mounted the isolator lower using new holes and rivnuts. Control box is mounted upside down. I connected isolator to unused aux lead directly in front of that area to Aux 3 switch. My hood has insulation panel so not as much space, a tight fit.

 

[Jmanly]

I used the BAMF relocation kit and bracket in front of battery. I mounted the isolator lower using new holes and rivnuts. Control box is mounted upside down. I connected isolator to unused aux lead directly in front of that area to Aux 3 switch. My hood has insulation panel so not as much space, a tight fit.

Cool. Thank you. Installing the Maximus 3 kit this weekend and want to do this.

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