DV8 Front Bumper dropping soon!

[tbounds02]

Had mine installed this week. View attachment 26751

How did you run wiring ? Is there a winch

 

[papsford]

Yes, warn winch. Winch wiring was run along the frame rails from the rear battery compartment.

 

[tbounds02]

Did you have any issues, with sensors or warning light?
Did you copy dissent off roads way of wiring

 

[papsford]

No issues so far. The bumper only replaced the lower plastic section, so all the sensors remain as stock, not affected. We added a stock looking switch to the light panel for the LED.

I’ll have to check exactly how the shop wired it up.

 

[t3lcfe]

Mission completed DIY destructed and constructed/installed the front bumper + integrated/hidden winch + light bar. It just looks OEM. I am happy with its “perfection”

You may notice on attached photos that I “deleted” (saw off) the dv8 logo at the light bar. I am the design guy who focus on the design details and functions so that logo bothers me

After installed the bumper+winch as shown in my previous post, I am looking for the add-on bull bar which will provide additional front protection and also provide the place for additional lights
I decided to sketch my design idea (section)
and emailed to DV8 team. Hope that they can make something like that for LC250
That should be simple but nice and effective function.

 

[BuckeyeCruiser]

This is probably the best looking solution I’ve seen and I think the price is fair. I’m very close to pulling the trigger, but have some concerns about the significant added weight of the bumper plus a winch. In addition to some over landing and offloading I spend most of my time commuting on highways and wonder how this would affect front end performance, airflow, and even they already poor mileage?

How much weight will
It add?

 

[cobweb]

How much weight will
It add?

I'm not sure about exact weight, but with 12,000 lb. winch and light bar, it dropped the front end 1/2 inch at the tires.

 

[JustinHEMI]

Winch wiring succeed. Tested and all works well!

I had 1 ga cables ( finger size dia. and heavy) which is harder to go through vehicle interior (firewall, interior trims, carpet, etc.) As you notice from photos, I did not hide a portion of cables, because it will be hidden on the side of drawer system. I can access to replace the fuse if needed.

I don’t want to run the cables through fender and under the vehicle like Discentoffroad, because I want those cables got no harm from outdoor stuffs.
Also, I chose 1ga cable so that no voltage lost after 20 ft long cables.

As you said, I feel great with that achievement myself
Attached are few photos

Ah yes thanks for reminding me of this. I've been waiting for my bumper for so long that I forgot that I saw a good way for wiring.

One thing I didn't see in the photos is where you took it through the firewall. Would you mind telling me where to look?

Thanks!

 

[t3lcfe]

Ah yes thanks for reminding me of this. I've been waiting for my bumper for so long that I forgot that I saw a good way for wiring.

One thing I didn't see in the photos is where you took it through the firewall. Would you mind telling me where to look?

Thanks!

Use x-acto knife to cut a LINE ( not hole) about 1/2” long on the firewall rubber piece…
Probably about 1/2” or 3/4” away from center (the main wire) then slide the 1ga cable through it.
REMEMBER to start running the wire from engine bay to the rear battery so you can see the cut you just do on rubber fire wall.
Also, because of super tight fit…rubber on rubber (cable and firewall), use the wet tower to wet a bit cable to slide through.
The cut from rubber start to stretch out but very tight wrapping around the cable as good seal
Not sure my explanation is clear enough for you.
Tomorrow I will take a photo at that firewall for you
Have fun with it

 

[JustinHEMI]

Perfect, thank you!

 

[t3lcfe]

Perfect, thank you!

Just took the photo for you

 

[JustinHEMI]

Just took the photo for you
View attachment 36960

Thank you again!