So...i have the hidden winch ..

[Red Mistress]

I’ve got pics in my 91 Eliminator thread, but thought this good place add info for these rare XJ kits.

[watchamakalit]

Seems like something that could be replicated.......

 

[eaglescout526]

This is one of those I don’t care how weak the set up is, I’d just like it for the cool factor and some slight functionality. If needed I can beef up what’s already existing. 

[Red Mistress]

XJ Hawse fairlead would be hard to reproduce, as it fits curve of factory bumper.

 

And it's visually the coolest part of the kit.

[Htchevyii]

I need to add a winch, but haven't been able to bring myself to add a big bulky bumper to do it.

[DesertRat1991]

On 11/25/2019 at 12:49 AM, strictlyxjs said:

Sure ill grab some this week. I had it mounted on my 2000 xj for a few year and removed it when i got into an accident. The winch setup didnt get damaged but i decided to put it in storage for safe keeping.

 

Never seen pictures install pics before.  Very interesting to see that the winch mounts "feet back" which would put the bolts under tension during a pull.  These days, that is generally accepted as the worst way to mount a winch.

 

Between this, the tiny winch capacity and the plastic "gap filler" pieces you can start to see how there was a tremendous opportunity for sturdier aftermarket solutions.