Suspension upgrade for winch

[Nabber104]

Hi. Is the front suspension upgraded if you opt for the factory winch? Thanks

 

[Wayneos]

Yes, I believe it is.

And welcome to the forum!

 

[Davman]

Yes the front springs are definitely upgraded from the factory to cater for the winch.

 

[willkim]

Curious how different the rides are

 

[Norville]

I discussed this with a rep at a drive event and they said they have 7 different spring setups based on what factory options you get. They only specifically mentioned towing, winch, and roof rack.

 

[bemax]

I discussed this with a rep at a drive event and they said they have 7 different spring setups based on what factory options you get. They only specifically mentioned towing, winch, and roof rack.

I am sure that the diesel engine will have different front springs to the petrol one as well.

 

[Logsplitter]

I am sure that the diesel engine will have different front springs to the petrol one as well.

I’ve been trying to find the weights of the BMW B58 and BMW B57 engines but no luck.

 

[bemax]

I’ve been trying to find the weights of the BMW B58 and BMW B57 engines but no luck.

If you compare the weights of the cars with different engines in the configurator you would have the difference between them at least.

 

[Logsplitter]

If you compare the weights of the cars with different engines in the configurator you would have the difference between them at least.

80kg difference between diesel and petrol on utility version. would be interesting to know the different spring ratings bearing in mind the diesel transmission will probably be heavier also.

 

[Jean Mercier]

Perhaps they should have asked the weight of the usual driver of the car for the specs of the front springs?

I am rather a light weight (71 kg) for 187 cm, some forum members weigh some 30 kg more! Probably the weight of the winch.

Not proud of my weight, no special efforts for keeping on this weight.

Some weeks ago a guy for whom I translated had to describe another guy: "Thin or fat?"
Answer: "thin"
I said: "like me?"
Answer: "no, no, you are worse, probably your wife doesn't cook for you!"

My thought: "He is right, usually I cook!"

 

[Logsplitter]

Perhaps they should have asked the weight of the usual driver of the car for the specs of the front springs?

I am rather a light weight (71 kg) for 187 cm, some forum members weigh some 30 kg more! Probably the weight of the winch.

Not proud of my weight, no special efforts for keeping on this weight.

Some weeks ago a guy for whom I translated had to describe another guy: "Thin or fat?"
Answer: "thin"
I said: "like me?"
Answer: "no, no, you are worse, probably your wife doesn't cook for you!"

My thought: "He is right, usually I cook!"

I’m not much heavier than you but shorter and ripped with muscles

 

[Hannes01]

Maybe I should ask for a shock absorber update, I weigh 80 kg

and 90 pounds

 

[Wayneos]

I am rather a light weight (71 kg) for 187 cm, some forum members weigh some 30 kg more! Probably the weight of the winch.

Not proud of my weight, no special efforts for keeping on this weight.

Some weeks ago a guy for whom I translated had to describe another guy: "Thin or fat?"
Answer: "thin"
I said: "like me?"
Answer: "no, no, you are worse, probably your wife doesn't cook for you!"

My thought: "He is right, usually I cook!"

So you're one of these guys that has to sway from side to side in the shower to get wet!

 

[Jean Mercier]

So you're one of these guys that has to sway from side to side in the shower to get wet!

Don't exaggerate , but indeed my mates can throw me between the crevices of the tatamis in the judo club
At least that's what one of them always tells me

 

[Nabber104]

Thank you all for the information. What a great forum!

 

[bemax]

Perhaps they should have asked the weight of the usual driver of the car for the specs of the front springs?

I am rather a light weight (71 kg) for 187 cm, some forum members weigh some 30 kg more! Probably the weight of the winch.

Not proud of my weight, no special efforts for keeping on this weight.

Some weeks ago a guy for whom I translated had to describe another guy: "Thin or fat?"
Answer: "thin"
I said: "like me?"
Answer: "no, no, you are worse, probably your wife doesn't cook for you!"

My thought: "He is right, usually I cook!"

A heavier driver between the axles has a far smaller input on the front axle than the winch in front of it, which technically will even take weight from the rear axle and put it on the front.

 

[tnkatoy]

I'm pretty sure the front beam is also upgraded, as well as the suspension.

 

[AnD3rew]

I'm pretty sure the front beam is also upgraded, as well as the suspension.

What do you mean by beam?

 

[Wayneos]

I'm pretty sure the front beam is also upgraded, as well as the suspension.

The axle housing? Interesting if true and would love to know what the differences are between winch and non winch housings.

 

[DenisM]

The axle housing? Interesting if true and would love to know what the differences are between winch and non winch housings.

Referring to the "beam", I thought tnkatoy might have meant the structure joining the front sections of the chassis rails and which houses the winch cradle .. I'll posit the "beam" is the same for all vehicles and therefore doesn't preclude a winch from being fitted later without additional structural changes. i.e. the vehicle is designed to accommodate a winch irrespective of when it is fitted..