I intend to fit the winch behind the bumper so as not to affect the trucks approach angle. I know that behind the bumper makes it not as accessible as in front of the bumper, but for the occasional use it will get i am happy to go that way.
The winch will be controlled by switch in the cab and a radio remote, it will use an air free-spool actuator making accessing the winch not as important.
To make space for the winch i needed to move lots of air pipes and a wiring loom and the hydraulic oil container for the power steering.
The winch will sit in an 8mm steel tray and be bolted to both chassis rails. I am going to use a stainless steel roller fairlead mounted to the front of the bumper.
