Winch install

[AXE]

Was able to use my winch today to recover a TRX that was stranded

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LMFAO.......need a bigger hook!

 

[FLAZR2]

@44sixpack it does look like buttcheeks. I've been looking at a few replacements too

So far I like this https://www.factor55.com/p-ultrahook
Or this https://www.factor55.com/p-flatlink

 

[ZR2BIZON]

So far I like this https://www.factor55.com/p-ultrahook
Or this https://www.factor55.com/p-flatlink

That first one I really like.

 

[ZR2BIZON]

Installed the Factor55 fairlead and went with the closed end Flatlink.
Time to get stuck again.

The original dolartree lobster hook that came with the kit is up for grabs. I'll take a hit but I'll trade straight across for some rocksliders.

 

[Chopper]

Nice. What do you have going on in the center of the bumper cover? Not the clutch handle the other piece in the middle?

 

[Spoolin]

Are the cut-outs that are under your signal markers the stock Bison inserts?
I assume there steps like on the rear bumper, wouldn't mind upgrading my grill and if I can add some steps that would be useful.

 

[Chopper]

Are the cut-outs that are under your signal markers the stock Bison inserts?
I assume there steps like on the rear bumper, wouldn't mind upgrading my grill and if I can add some steps that would be useful.

yes they're steps to get under the hood easier

 

[ZR2BIZON]

Nice. What do you have going on in the center of the bumper cover? Not the clutch handle the other piece in the middle?

Looks like we are F55 besties!

It's a mount for my GoPro. My vision board says I'm going to be YouTube famous

 

[AEV.Nate]

Yes you would lol

Designing the bumper with all of the park sensors, winch ready and crash tested is very difficult. Sadly, you can't have all that and the winch to be easily installed.

 

[ZR2BIZON]

Designing the bumper with all of the park sensors, winch ready and crash tested is very difficult. Sadly, you can't have all that and the winch to be easily installed.

If you are charging 80k for these trucks yeah you can have it all.

It's 2025 now.

 

[HighTechPauper]

If you are charging 80k for these trucks yeah you can have it all.

It's 2025 now.

I don't think AEV designs the truck, right? The NTSB and NHTSA are as bad or worse than the EPA (hard to believe but it's true), so if you want to blame someone that the install is difficult, try blaming the groups that make the rules, not the companies forced to follow them.

Such first world problems on your 80K truck...

 

[ZR2BIZON]

I don't think AEV designs the truck, right? The NTSB and NHTSA are as bad or worse than the EPA (hard to believe but it's true), so if you want to blame someone that the install is difficult, try blaming the groups that make the rules, not the companies forced to follow them.

Such first world problems on your 80K truck...

Not blaming AEV at all. I love them. I blame GM for always falling short on the 1500 platform. Why not give us an all out truck.

 

[HighTechPauper]

Not blaming AEV at all. I love them. I blame GM for always falling short on the 1500 platform. Why not give us an all out truck.

Totally agree here brother. A difficult install at least reduces any possibility of an easy theft, so there is that.

 

[Roach769]

I've got this planned for my truck when they aren't back ordered. Interesting to see peoples opinions on this. Considering tackling it myself but looks like its worth trying to get a chevy dealership to do instead.

 

[ZR2BIZON]

I've got this planned for my truck when they aren't back ordered. Interesting to see peoples opinions on this. Considering tackling it myself but looks like its worth trying to get a chevy dealership to do instead.

If you're mechanically inclined you can get it. A lot of it is common sense.

One thing I will do though is move the winch switch to the inside of the cab.