Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:12 pm**

Hi guys i am getting a tube bar made and i have a high mount winch already.

I am debating whether to get the tube bar made for the high mount because of the extra weight it will add to the vehicle. Thinking i might just sell the winch and maybe buy a small one or none at all.

Q: Has anyone noticed a loss in power and/or fuel economy after installing a high mount?

This is going on a N/A 2.8L Diesel Hilux

Any feedback appreciated

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:51 pm**

whats it weigh? stick it on the bathroom scales if you dont know...

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:02 pm**

Get the tube bar, it will protect the front end and you'll love the highmount after the first time you use it. I couldn't go back to a slowmount, would rather pull my own eyes out.

I've hit trees with my tube bar at decent pace and just bounced off them, admittedly mine was built Coight tuff!

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 4:46 pm**

Nah highmount sux use a lowmount & I'll buy your highmount for $500 & save you all that weight

Cheers Dan

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 5:44 pm**

I know a high mount is much faster and hence nicer to use but does it affect power or fuel economy due to the weight

$500

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:00 pm**

No it will not effect economy and power. You can always add rope later to lighten it. Highmounts are stronger, more reliable than lowmounts in my opionion. You can winch from a longer distance than the lowmounts. And having it when you do get stuck will be a big bonus. Put it on. You wont regret it.

LudaCris

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:01 pm**

MUD000 wrote:Nah highmount sux use a lowmount & I'll buy your highmount for $500 & save you all that weight
Cheers Dan

i'll give you $600

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:08 pm**

gqpete wrote:
MUD000 wrote:Nah highmount sux use a lowmount & I'll buy your highmount for $500 & save you all that weight
Cheers Dan
i'll give you $600

I'll give U $601.00.........

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:07 pm**

I'll give you $700, rightg now if you want

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:20 pm**

I will build you a tube bar for the highmount if you really dont want it.

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LudaCris

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:31 pm**

Getting the Tube Bar and a set of Lightforce XTG on insurance

Grand total of $400 (excess)

Going to get a custom snorkel if i can aswell

Getting my rear suspension done soon too so then all i need is my tray customised and my 36" IROKS

SWEET

Thanks for the advise Ludacris

Posted: **Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:51 pm**

mount the winch behind the cab. EVERYONE is doing it!

well so it seems!

Posted: **Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:55 am**

bru21 wrote:mount the winch behind the cab. EVERYONE is doing it!

well so it seems!

Dont listen to him Luxyboy, thats where the GOD winch goes

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