Easy winch install. Fitting a Ridge Ryder winch to the patrol. Backyard Mechanic.

[@jacoboldenburger3810]

Literally the only part I wanted to see you didn’t show haha the mounting to the chassis and where the bolts go and what bolts you need / length ect

[@tomskimcdouglegaming806]

Exactly. Should be crush tubes welded in for max strength.

[@landissawkins1632]

We like the way u make things understandable for battlers like us. Good down to earth ways mate.

[@IDontTalkToCops]

I love the way you explain the process so clearly and in a logical sequence. Great vid mate. Has given me the confidence to have a go at my own install. 👍

[@jayodon67]

Thanks for the great vid mate. I'm about to fit a winch to my car that has a winch bar. My old car didn't have the winch bar so after ringing around I found that tjm could supply a winch cradle, unfortunately it didn't fit, so after ringing around again Peel 4wd Centre in Mandurah made me up a winch cradle for under $300. It was alot cheaper than buying a winch bar.

[@jamescleaver6749]

I must admit I have always thought the alloy bars with a winch looked crap. But you've done a great job and the edge banding really makes it look professional. good job.

[@Alex.G]

I admit to being concerned part way through at how crappy it was gonna look 😄 I was even on Gumtree looking up second hand winch bars for a moment! But yeah I'm quite happy with the result

[@ryansouter3639]

Good video mate, just installed a Runva 13XP on the cruiser. Didn't realise I need to tension up the rope- cheers!

[@Alex.G]

Good choice on the Runva dude. Nice winch them!

[@captaincaveman00]

Yep my choice for my gu too Hey Alex what are those headlights and where are they available mate ? My gu factory ones are crap

[@Alex.G]

They are series 3 patrol headlights I got a hold of (mines a series 2) and modified a little just to look different. I put LED globes in them as well but they're a pain in the arse to be honest. If you look on intentsoffrosd.com and search headlights you should find the how to I wrote up about the mod.

[@captaincaveman00]

Ok cool mate i will have a look 👍

[@barefootbandit1]

Thanks for the info mate. It's awesome. I just bought a patrol with an alloy bar and had no idea i could mount a winch to it. You just saved me some coin on buying a winch bar. And i will buy the same winch too. Cheers bud.

[@sfrrob]

Hey mate, literally just crawled out from under my patrol. Fitted another Kings dominator x winch to my new fourby. ( Basically the same winch ) I will be pulling out the cable and spooling it under tension like you did. I have heard of 2 of these cheaper winches spitting out the rope from not being secured to the spool properly, might be worth checking for those of us playing at home. It happened to a mate on the beach, literally spun the rope around the spool when he went to winch in, hahahaha. Poor fella. Cheers! Keep pumping the videos out mate. It's been a while between drinks.

[@Alex.G]

Yeah shit...right when ya need it most, about to be swallowed up by the tide. Spooling under tension should prevent that. Have you ever seen how they hold the wire/rope to the drum? It's a piddly little cap screw just designed to keep the rope in place 😐

[@sfrrob]

@@Alex.G yeah I just unspooled mine and had a sticky beak..... No wonder they fall off 😂 My battery just shit the bed, winch fully unspooled up the driveway. 😠 AWESOME!! Should have maintained it better......

[@liamcan3262]

@@sfrrob I had the pleasure (while stuck in a bad position where I really needed the winch) of sheering off the bolt. luckily i had the tools on me and i could retap the thread and put a bigger bolt in. worth doing the full spool and also even replacing the bolt with something larger

[@WS_00]

I don’t have a Patrol, but I’m looking to install a winch soon and this video was top notch! Thanks very much for your time and effort! From a longtime subscriber.

[@TimmyTommyTippy]

Thanks Bro. Just discovered your channel. I bought a 9500lb wire rope model about 6 months ago when they were on special for under $400. Still haven't installed it. I need to source a bullbar now. Pinch Weld Clark Rubber. Thanks for the heads up. Looking forward to watching your previous videos. Moose Boddington.

[@4x4CampingandAdventures]

Great vid mate I still stand by these mines been in there for almost 2 years now never serviced and still going strong 👍

[@Alex.G]

I've so far only had to use this one once. And well....it didn't break😁

[@RoodogGonebushTas]

​@@Alex.Gmine did 😕

[@louisferdinand5776]

First Proper Video of a Winch Installation ive Watch, Great work mate, love your Vids on these installs, keep them up. 👍👍👍👍

[@touringwithtyrone4933]

Awesome video champion. I have been searching for something like this. Thanks again. Mike

[@murphtahoe1]

Clean looking install and a great tip on preloading your spool. I’m going to steal your line for my use...”man tantrum”...that’s hilarious!

[@Alex.G]

Full blown man tantrum, that's when the tools start flying 😄

[@fraserbourne9616]

Awesome video mate. Just what I needed before I attempt this myself

[@qubadmalik1]

Loved your video mate. Hopefully i will get enough courage to dive into it. Been thinking about it for a long time now.

[@Alex.G]

Thanks mate 🙂 yeah best thing you can probably do is just take your time. Things always stuff up if you rush it.

[@skyfire2558]

Thank you mate ' This video sure really help me install my winch motor mounted in my 2016 BT50 Cheers

[@scottt3491]

Great video. I have the same bar on my Patrol, so I'm going to do this myself.

[@mikescomputercorner1204]

U have done an awesome job of explaining it and in a commonsense way as well.. I have subscribed because I am going to fit a winch to a trailer ramp because its too heavy for me to lift by it self now I'm getting on in years lol.Pinch weld would be great for when I mod a side panel on a computer case and fit it around to cover jagged edges. Usually make an acrylic window for it but some nice mesh would also do the job allowing better airflow.

[@m7mmd263]

15:40 , it's very dangerous ، If the rope breaks, you will be transported directly to the other world.

[@Alex.G]

With the car on a flat surface, brakes off, there is no WAY that 4 tonne rope is going to break. It's probably only loaded to about 200kg of force max, completely safe 🙂

[@peterkesson464]

Awesome video, can't wait to get started with my install!!

[@thommosadventures3296]

Great video mate, I'm looking at getting a winch and now will add the Ridge rider to what i'm looking at.

[@slowboat6021]

good work Alex, I thought about a winch, but then hey I can carry 2 extra slabs of beer and not go over GVM, if I need to get winched I can give the guy a slab and I'm still a slab ahead...

[@Alex.G]

That logic is impeccable! I'm pulling the winch out tomorrow and swapping it for 2 cartons 😄

[@RoodogGonebushTas]

Two of my mounting bolts broke and the winch lifted up on one end then twisted and that was the end, got a xtm winch now.

[@campspace]

Nicely done brother. Clean factory look, especially like the pinch seal. Well done! Catch up soon. 👍

[@petervang6493]

Good full instruction and you made it sound easy but I will do my best on my FJZ80.

[@Alex.G]

Glad it helped

[@toddmillar4041]

Alex, a hex head bolt is your standard bolt the one you use an Allen key for is a cap head bolt. Another thing worth mentioning with high tensile bolts is that there strength is on a straight pull setting up a winch puts the bolt in a shearing position where the bolt strength is comprised. All bolts should be tight on a vehicle because of vibration but it is critical here that the bolts clamp the mounting plate to the chassis and the winch to the mounting plate as any slippage will create a guillotine point on the weakest part of the bolt. Maybe find the correct torque setting and use a tension wrench. You are dead right about throwing away bolts with no markings cheap and nasty some grade 8.8 bolts will just have 3 lines on the head almost like a Mercedes emblem but not joining in the middle.

[@ncradock2007]

if your getting techincal its a "cap head screw" not bolt

[@toddmillar4041]

@@ncradock2007 depending on whether there is a shank or it's threaded all the way

[@Alex.G]

That's some solid info Todd, cheers! Goes to further show why grabbing any old patio bolt from the spare parts tin won't suffice!

[@lowranger4x49]

Good video mate, I'm currently in the market for a winch and this video sure will help when I get one / get around to installing it.

[@rlhydn3438]

Another Intents production. Keep it up Alex and Co 🙂

[@SLADE330]

I have been thinking about a bullbar and winch. After some considered thought I decided not to do the bullbar for a few reasons. I still solo travel to some remote places and the security of a winch may give me confidence to take the less worn track. This vid has given me an idea that I can fit a winch without a bullbar. Thanks.

[@pentergraph]

Did you drill holes into the chassis for the cradle or were they there? Awesome job might do this on my hilux in that alloy nugget bar

[@Alex.G]

Nah just used existing holes 🙂

[@hawkie333]

Excellent video, and I’d also like to comment on the nice condition of those bricks. Well done!

[@Alex.G]

Thanks STEVE! Yup, you ain't shit if you don't keep your bricks tidy! 😅

[@englishxj]

Excellent video. Just one question - was it just a couple of bolts through the chassis each side to mount the winch plate?

[@Alex.G]

Thanks James! Yeah two bolts each side of the cradle into factory captive nuts, so four in total. These are the captive nuts which would generally be used to mount a winch bar. Make sure you're using high tensile bolts for the job. They'll have 8.8 stamped on the top or greater. I always use 10.0 stamped bolts

[@englishxj]

Thanks, I haven’t had mine apart to see what bolt hole there are. I thought it would need holes drilling and reinforcements and all that. Sounds much simpler so happy days.

[@insaynbcr]

I would recommend a hook bumper to shield your hawse lead from getting all chaffed up by the hook clevis. This chaffing can lead to damage to the synthetic rope as it is pulled over the chaffing. Even an old 80's roller skate wheel threaded over the rope and used to cradle your hook will suffice.

[@Alex.G]

I'm so down for the 80s roller skate wheel! Very good point made there.

[@Cooky.420]

Great video mate easy as to follow

[@whitedogproductions6153]

Nice work ,what have you done to your headlights they look different...i like it...

[@Alex.G]

Just customised a set of series 3 gu ones. I did a write up on it here: intentsoffroad.com/easy-gu-patrol-headlight-upgrade/

[@jakemustian99]

are there any fuses or just wired straight to the battery?

[@Alex.G]

Straight to the battery, though it is becoming more common these days for people to wire in a big circuit breaker or an isolator switch

[@akg243]

Old mate in the background there having a good stare....Or thinking to himself "might steal that later" :) Awesome vid very detailed without burning the brain haha

[@danielattwood7773]

Hey mate did you just bolt that to the chasis rails what size bolts cheers

[@Alex.G]

Yeah I did just straight into the existing captive nuts. I'm pretty sure they are m12x1.25 threads

[@jaymegroeneveld2487]

Nice video thanks. Just wondering when you mounted the winch plate did you just put bolts into the threaded wholes or did you open the front of the chassis and get some nuts in there?

[@Alex.G]

Just used the captive nuts already welded in place

[@jaymegroeneveld2487]

@@Alex.G I see cheers! Looking at doing mine soon. Interesting that they have those nut holes already for a winch. How good!

[@Alex.G]

Yeah! They used them for mounting the factory option bullbar

[@rahalati]

Nicely done and explained.

[@victorsimone5445]

Some good tips & info there mate👌

[@Alex.G]

Cheers Victor 👍

[@outbacknomad9939]

They are cheap an good value Iv used them for years unlike the old warn that would snap or twist the centre drive shaft..

[@hedgemcnorry9459]

nice project, thanks for sharing :)

[@alex.4753]

Can you do a backyard mechanic episode on fixing surface rust on the undercarriage and chassis

[@jase6827]

Also Loaded it up with more grease while its parts. Chinese version never enough grease

[@ninitinka]

Great vid. How long this take you?

[@Alex.G]

Took me an entire 2 days but that's because filming makes everything a bloody mission 😂 usually if you have a winch bar it's only 3 hours

[@ninitinka]

@@Alex.G I've got an arb non winch bar and was wondering if I'd try and convert it. But seeing how long it's taken you I think I'll just pay someone to install winch bar and sell the existing on gum tree

[@Alex.G]

If you've got a hole in the front of the bar where the hook can go through, and you buy a winch cradle specific to your vehicle, it should be doable in a day 🙂 but yes it's definitely easier to pay someone

[@ogplays9139]

From cradle to chassis how bolts u put 1 or 2

[@Alex.G]

4 bolts, 2 each side

[@eloiducasse9400]

Looks mint! Might do this to my fourbie this winter but would it be legal tho?..

[@aarontownley1]

Awesome video mate. Very informative - well done!

[@robertboyd321]

Nice video mate, you helped me a lot. But your Ridge Ryder winch gearbox is not sealed and therefore it is not waterproof. I would be sealing it up quick smart & also checking to see if the motor is sealed.

[@sceptric9735]

Question, what nissan patrol specific winch cradle would you have bought instead of the universal one? Looking to do this job but would prefer getting one that already fits to the GU patrol rather then grinding it to size.

[@Alex.G]

I can't remember who does them anymore, but I know they are pretty easy to stumble upon with a Google search for "gu patrol winch cradle"

[@sceptric9735]

@@Alex.G Was having a browse and they all seem to be triple the price of the universal bracket that you bought unfortunately, might just have to get the universal?

[@Alex.G]

Yeah that's correct, I recall the cheapest at about $350. I would rather have done the bolt in option in the end, but that's personal opinion 🙂

[@simba_nagas_adventures]

exactly how i am thinking of doing:-) nice Video

[@samoneill6175]

Hey mate how did you mount the winch cradle to the car??

[@Alex.G]

Using some 10.5 grade high tensile bolts into the existing captive nuts in the chassis rail. These are the same captive nuts used in a winch bullbar installation

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Really useful and informative video - everyone talks about winches, but I've never seen the full install with details like this. Big thanks! I have a couple of questions:- 1/ Was that a reaming bit you were using to drill/finish the holes on the winch bar or just a funny effect of video playback? 2/ I can see the situation where a pull has only required a couple of meters of the rope but you have had to wind out a big proportion of the rope to do it. Does the procedure to rewind the winch rope also apply after every pull?

[@Alex.G]

Thanks buddy! Nah no reaming bits were used, just a 10.5mm drill bit (and some smaller sizes to start the holes). I assume the bit you are referring to is where I've sped up using the rattle gun 🙂 Point #2 I can see what you mean. Personally, if I wasn't in a hurry to move along I would keep the pull going under load for the full length I had to spool out. Because yes, it should eventually be re-spooled under tension. However, if you got the rope wet or muddy, I'd not be too fussed because you'll have to pull it all off later to clean and dry it anyway 🙂

[@MiniLuv-1984]

@@Alex.G More good tit bits - Thanks again! I wondered if it was just the camera/playback effect with the drill bit.

[@blanchardelectrical1245]

Watch Ronny’s video with snapping synthetic rope.......that stuff holds energy for sure!

[@bigfella6629]

Where did you get the winch cradle from Alex?

[@Alex.G]

Got it off a mate who got it off a mate and neither of them had used it 😄 you can get em off ebay though

[@Craqthump]

Noticed your running the Falken wildpeak mt's on that bad boy, how do you rate them mate?, Ive just dropped coing on 5 in the at3w for my fj cruiser in 285 70 17, almost went with the muds, great install vid as well Alex, cheers mate

[@Alex.G]

You will be pleased you didn't go the mt wildpeak dude! The two major problems I've have is they go outta balance too quick (I've given up, wheel balances were getting expensive) and also they chipped like you wouldn't believe. I've got chunks missing all over, some down to the steel belts 🙁 the at3 looks like a nice design though. I'd give them a crack myself!

[@Craqthump]

@@Alex.G dissapoitmon!!, on those muds, hope the 3ws perform better than that, i ran the hankook mts on my old d22 & they were a great tyre, gave them hell in tassie & thry performed well, good budget tyre

[@PaddyBoy644]

How often should you replace the grease in your winch? Good videos mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Alex.G]

I haven't put any thought into that actually! I'd be considering it depending on amount of use, and whether I've submerged it in water at all. So far it has seen one use and not been underwater, I reckon at this rate it'll be four years before I think about greasing it

[@ogplays9139]

How did u work out we’re to drill hole we’re bolts to the chassis

[@Alex.G]

A lot of careful measuring. Measuring from the front of the chassis rail to each hole, and the side of the chassis rail, then place the winch cradle in place and reference those same measurements onto the cradle

[@ogplays9139]

@@Alex.G I got same cradle and and patrol as u just a bit worried about drilling into it without a little guidance

[@ogplays9139]

The only bit I was worried about u skipped lol

[@timmywestwood]

Hmmmm options. Your sense of humour rules son. Haha.

[@Alex.G]

Wait til I get the brake pad change video up 😄 there's a few laughs in that one!

[@willreed6231]

Apart from the motor side and a few small cosmetics, this is exactly the same as the dominator winch. Rope, Remote, Fairlead, Control box, Gearbox. All the same, all the same except The price of them lol

[@simonsadventures2244]

Nice video👍 keep up the videos.

[@guyelsenburg9196]

Who do I contact to get a compadable winch plate I'm struggling to find one for a 98 Prado that's a direct fit

[@Alex.G]

EBay is where I found them. Just make sure it specifies the Prado and its not just a generic one

[@eastcoastexplorers4x415]

I know this was over a year ago, is the winch still alive, and do you rate it. I'm looking at buying a winch very soon. I was looking at the supercentre one, but I do buy a lot of stuff from supercheap and I think they would be better to deal with for any issues. p.s Love the videos

[@Alex.G]

Yeah it's still going great! No worries at all. Nab one on special and you'll be in for a good deal. And yeah the service at Supercheap is pretty good, if it does go wrong it'll be WAY easier for warranty

[@EthosAtheos]

NEVER pull with/on a car in park. Even with the hand brake on you can snap the parking pawl. When you do it's a big job to fix it. When you are using a car as an anchor, always put the car in neutral and fully apply the brakes. This will give you max traction and protect the transmission.

[@that_crankytf9571]

So what happens if your vehicle doesn't have a support bar thingo for the cradle to be bolted into? What do you then do?

[@Alex.G]

Any ladder frame chassis 4wd should have these end rails to bolt onto. If it's a monocoque chassis vehicle then this is method isn't going to work

[@that_crankytf9571]

@@Alex.G It's a 2wd tf rodeo

[@rodgerthat152]

Rather have free spool handle one more position down so you don't need to twist your arm/hand down an up. Meaning don't have to get down on the ground or mud to change handle. Good video though! Think safe!

[@JacobWinkle]

Steel cable isn't that bad. I ran steel cable for a bit. But went to synthetic rope because of the safety aspect of it. I don't want to be stuck in the middle of no mans land, with no signal, then a steel winch cable cut my truck or myself in half and still be stuck in the middle of no mans land. Also, with synthetic rope it's pretty convenient to tie another eyelid on the end when it does break unlike steel winch cable.

[@OffroadArmada]

what kind of bar is that? i'd love to get something similar for my Y62 Armada

[@Alex.G]

It's pretty much just the Nissan genuine one they used to put on as a dealer option.

[@oldluxy]

What cradle is it? And where can I get one in Perth

[@Alex.G]

Thanks for covering that Yoda 🙂 yeah I got this one off a mate who didn't end up using it. I've not seen them in Perth anywhere, I'd do like Yoda said and go straight for eBay

[@jayodon67]

I know this a little late but I bought one from tjm that was supposed to be specific for my vehicle, unfortunately it didn't fit but the guys down at Peel 4wd Centre in Mandurah made me one up and fitted it for under $300. It was a lot cheaper than buying a winch bar.

[@kylehaworthfitness7708]

Should raptor coat the bar black 👌🏼

[@rushanherath9604]

Good video thanks 👍

[@joseluis9751]

Gracias, buen vídeo. Excelente trabajo, muy profesional.

[@fredscheerle7592]

Use Blue Thread Locker on all Thread's

[@Ianphbra]

Good Vid !

[@mattluszczak6567]

I wish it had more ratio though. Something closer 300:1. I wish someone would make a worm drive winch. Superwinch is too expensive guess might have to install the good ol thomas electric winch

[@rollyb5061]

totally agree Matt, most if not all winches are too highly geared, I know we should use a snatch block. but every use

[@mattluszczak6567]

Need hooks up front now yeah. Cannot use a snatch block?

[@Alex.G]

Yeah dead right. Must get onto that...

[@baileycraig1385]

How does that go with insurance? Is it still covered because it's not tested?

[@Alex.G]

That is....a slippery topic I don't feel qualified to answer to be honest

[@gchase884]

It's a look a like AUSSIE STIFFLER! Australian Winchin' Pie lololol

[@mountainconstructions]

"Man Tantrum" , Bahahahaha GOLD Do you use a fuse on your winch Ve+ supply?

[@Alex.G]

I don't use a fuse no. I suspect you'd need some sort of massive circuit breaker in the realm of 400 amps? The instructions would probably give me an idea actually.

[@mountainconstructions]

Yeah, i don't think it is standard or the convention to do so I just wondered.... They only started fusing starter motors in recent times

[@IGoProEVERYTHING]

NIce install

[@masteronone2079]

Mostly good info but that last bit, pulling the hook right up to the fairlead is very dodgy. While ti may or may not damage the winch it WILL damage the alloy fairlead, supplied with these winches, which in turn WILL chafe the rope. Even with the clevis hard against the fairlead vibration will inevitably cause damage. What you get away with useing a steel cable and fairlead is no indication of safe practice in this case.

[@tomskimcdouglegaming806]

Should have pulled the prado then you wouldn't have to continually move with the patrol.

[@TheJanope13]

ahh, the winch that never made it onto 2.8 hahhaha

[@glenod]

No disrespect... the pins on the hook/rope eyelet, used in anger, when in a hurry and those types of things, when slamming back into the fairlead... over time... can mark and scratch said fairlead.... one small bit of sharp steal because of this will cut the rope. Its happened before. I cringe when i see them like this. Thats my only whine. Top vid, some friends of mine could learn from this. Gleno.

[@Alex.G]

No disrespect taken mate, excellent point! Someone raised this in a comment a few days ago and I'd never even thought of that....you can bet you'll see one on my fairlead soon.

[@mountainconstructions]

First, now, where is the egg and bacon?

[@chrishepple3401]

No good at all the fairlead should be the last thing that rope touches when you use that winch on any angle it will take the pinch weld off and the rope will instantly be cut by the bullbar

[@geraldmabon9602]

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[@206898195311]

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