FJ80 ARB Bull Bar x Smittybilt Winch

[CmHarper50]

I recently bought a Smittybilt X2O 10k winch for my 80 series LandCruiser that has an ARB Deluxe Bull bar because I hadn’t seen much information on ARB bumpers and other winches besides Warn. Well good news, the Smittybilt works! But depending on the type of fairlead you purchase, a little MacGyvering might be needed to get it fitted properly. Hope someone finds this helpful in their overlanding adventures!

 

[Desert Runner]

I recently bought a Smittybilt X2O 10k winch for my 80 series LandCruiser that has an ARB Deluxe Bull bar because I hadn’t seen much information on ARB bumpers and other winches besides Warn. Well good news, the Smittybilt works! But depending on the type of fairlead you purchase, a little MacGyvering might be needed to get it fitted properly. Hope someone finds this helpful in their overlanding adventures!

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I did the ARB also, on my Chevy. Did the Smitybilt X20 17.5 k. The controller was massaged on top of the winch in the bumper pocket. A very tight fit, but it keeps it mostly out of the weather. For added safety, I used a toggle switch that has to be flipped for power to the winch. In case of a short, you can cut power.