lfteixeira Ford Maverick 2.7 - LWB - Page 9

Fez_uk · 14-04-2021, 09:03

Tidy little mav that, Miss mine

That winch bumper looks well designed too.

lfteixeira · 18-04-2021, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Tidy little mav that, Miss mine

That winch bumper looks well designed too.

Thanks.

Will update soon.

lfteixeira · 10-05-2021, 21:19

Well, after a few weeks work (little by little) all the jobs are done.

Such as:
- Install Winch
- Move the control box to the engine bay
- Install a relay for the winch (12V 200A) controlled from inside
- Install front and rear cameras

Like my daughter told me, this Maverick is hold together with zip ties... lot's of them...

Some photos.

lfteixeira · 10-05-2021, 21:20

Now the inside:

lfteixeira · 10-05-2021, 21:21

Isn't it good looking?

Now the rear sits higher then the front, due to the weight from the winch.

Should i increase the height of the front (torsion bars) or reduce the rear (switching springs) ?

Comments?

solarman216 · 11-05-2021, 00:15

Yes wind the bars up a tad, but is your winch really that heavy? my winch and bumper weighs 100Kg so changed the springs, Rick

lfteixeira · 11-05-2021, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

Yes wind the bars up a tad, but is your winch really that heavy? my winch and bumper weighs 100Kg so changed the springs, Rick

The winch has synthetic rope, so it should weight around 30Kg plus mounting plate.

Next weekend i will give the bars a little bit more, to see how it seats.

11-05-2021, 00:15	#126
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	Yes wind the bars up a tad, but is your winch really that heavy? my winch and bumper weighs 100Kg so changed the springs, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

14-04-2021, 09:03	#121
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Tidy little mav that, Miss mine That winch bumper looks well designed too.

10-05-2021, 21:19	#123
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	Well, after a few weeks work (little by little) all the jobs are done. Such as: - Install Winch - Move the control box to the engine bay - Install a relay for the winch (12V 200A) controlled from inside - Install front and rear cameras Like my daughter told me, this Maverick is hold together with zip ties... lot's of them... Some photos.

10-05-2021, 21:20	#124
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	Now the inside:

10-05-2021, 21:21	#125
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	Isn't it good looking? Now the rear sits higher then the front, due to the weight from the winch. Should i increase the height of the front (torsion bars) or reduce the rear (switching springs) ? Comments?