Installing winch in factory bumper!!

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • I shoehorn a 9500 pound winch in the front factory bumper of my Hiace cruising cabin!

Komentáře • 33

  • @alcowan7163
    @alcowan7163 Před rokem

    Very good, I'v got an '91 lh119 and alway though a winch could proably fit in there, now I know it can. I was thnking id just bolt a steel plate across the top of the chassis rails but maybe it would foul on the AC. I guess thats why you did it this way. Anyway, great job and thanks for the inspiration.

  • @baitegainejonathandaudi7734

    This is the one and only video out there on how to install a winch on to a Toyota hiace, thank you

    • @baitegainejonathandaudi7734
      @baitegainejonathandaudi7734 Před rokem

      Would like to know about the specs of the winch, it's a perfect fit

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před rokem +1

      You are welcome! It’s a 9500 lbs winch from Amazon called open road. It had good reviews and I knew I wanted the nylon rope not the steel one.
      I had to figure it out the hard way so figured I’d share

    • @baitegainejonathandaudi7734
      @baitegainejonathandaudi7734 Před rokem

      I recently acquired a 1996 Toyota hiace super custom, would you recommend the same winch for me?

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před rokem

      @@baitegainejonathandaudi7734 it’s probably more that you need but incase you do get in a jamb that’s not a bad thing. It’s the perfect size for the space if you want to integrate it into the bumper. If it’s an lh119 van it should follow the same installation procedure. Where are you located?

    • @baitegainejonathandaudi7734
      @baitegainejonathandaudi7734 Před rokem

      Thanks again, from uganda

  • @MrAndytattoo
    @MrAndytattoo Před rokem +1

    Dude. So awesome so kewl I came across you!👍🏾

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před rokem

      Much obliged! Working on this van is always a wild goose chase, so if I can share info with others it’s with the aim of filming it

  • @nathang7537
    @nathang7537 Před rokem

    I love this idea! Would be stoked if I could buy a mount for my 91 Hiace! Looks like would be exactly the same as yours!

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před rokem +1

      Where are you located? Maybe we could fab you one up

    • @nathang7537
      @nathang7537 Před rokem

      got an email I can message ya!? Thanks for this video!

    • @nathang7537
      @nathang7537 Před rokem

      @@FixerMerlin I'm in Edmonton, would you be willing to build the same one and ship?

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před rokem

      @@nathang7537 for sure! Email me fixer_merlin@proton.me

  • @zanehambln
    @zanehambln Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice, it looks clean & tidy. I got a Toyota hiace 2009 that I’m going to attempt to install a winch into. Wish me luck i think I’m going to need it lol

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před 2 lety +1

      It totally can be done! just take your time and make sure it all dry fits together before you weld or drill into the frame

    • @zanehambln
      @zanehambln Před 2 lety +1

      @@FixerMerlin thanks, will send you a pic when it’s finished 👍

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před 2 lety +1

      @@zanehambln can’t wait to see it, what part of the world are you in?

    • @jordyn1186
      @jordyn1186 Před 2 měsíci

      Did you get it done?

    • @zanehambln
      @zanehambln Před 2 měsíci

      @@jordyn1186no I haven’t yet, one thing has led to another & now the winch solenoid has jammed up so thinking of buying a new winch & solenoid!.

  • @user-hf7rv8nh1j
    @user-hf7rv8nh1j Před 9 měsíci +1

    Mate, this is legendary. Thanks heaps. I'm going to do this to mine. How did you wire up your batteries?

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It’s a double battery factory system. I got a heavy duty circuit breaker from Amazon and ran a thick wire to the area under the dash and added a cut off switch. Then out the firewall to the winch. It has a wireless remote which works awesome!

  • @mikyeswolde
    @mikyeswolde Před 2 lety

    THAT IS NICE 👌 👍 clean job. I'm putting one on. You make it look so easy. Agine, thanks for making these videos. Very helpful. How much would it cost me for you to make the winch braket? Thanks 😊

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha I never made a pattern so it was basically a one off.. where are you located?

  • @mikyeswolde
    @mikyeswolde Před 2 lety +1

    Hey. You know how to tightened the powere steering belt? 91 3l lh119. Did the timing belt done with michanic and they left it lose. Anything would help. I'm going to try do it myself.
    Thanks 😊

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před 2 lety +1

      Ya it’s easy, just loosen the bolts and pry it out keeping the belt tight as you re tighten the bolts

    • @mikyeswolde
      @mikyeswolde Před 2 lety

      @@FixerMerlin is it bolt adjustment?

    • @mikyeswolde
      @mikyeswolde Před 2 lety +1

      @@FixerMerlin thanks

    • @FixerMerlin
      @FixerMerlin  Před 2 lety +1

      @@mikyeswolde it’s been a few months since I tightened mine but I think it was just 2 14 mm bolts then it is lose and will pivot to provide belt tension as you tighten the bolt in that direction. Good luck!

    • @mikyeswolde
      @mikyeswolde Před 2 lety +1

      @@FixerMerlin thanks. Sorry one more question. Am I alternator or tensioner?