2022 PW Winch line routing

[dirt-merchant]

So I went to set my winch line on the 2022 PW and run in to some trouble. The line was impossible to pull out (yes the clutch was in free-spool). I used the control to let out some line, and was able to get it past the abraisian guard. Then I set the clutch in free-spool again and could not pull it out as hard as I tried. Looking underneath this is what I see. Is the line supposed to be routed under that support? Seems to me it should route straight from the spool out the fairlead, no?

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Dealer screwed up. Should be a straight shot. Take out the pin that holds the hook on, remove the hook and reroute.

 

[dirt-merchant]

Dealer screwed up. Should be a straight shot. Take out the pin that holds the hook on, remove the hook and reroute.

What I figured, thanks for the confirmation. I'm going in for an oil change tomorrow, I'll make them do it

 

[jadmt]

What I figured, thanks for the confirmation. I'm going in for an oil change tomorrow, I'll make them do it

I hope the same guy who installed it the first time isn't the same guy who changes your oil......

 

[flan]

I hope the same guy who installed it the first time isn't the same guy who changes your oil......

“nothing wrong here sir, I do these all the time”

 

[dirt-merchant]

I hope the same guy who installed it the first time isn't the same guy who changes your oil......

Seriously!

 

[jetrinka]

Oooofff the lot lizard that "prepped" that should be taken for a drug test....

 

[akguy09]

The sad part is, he really had to work hard to do it "wrong"

 

[jsalbre]

I'd take a look at your rope to make sure it didn't snag on anything on that bracket.

 

[dirt-merchant]

I'd take a look at your rope to make sure it didn't snag on anything on that bracket.

Will do..

 

[DINKELROCK]

Believe it or not, I found the same thing on my 2019 that I bought used? I discovered this when I was installing the Factor 55.

Luckily it didn't look like it ever got used.

 

[dirt-merchant]

Believe it or not, I found the same thing on my 2019 that I bought used? I discovered this when I was installing the Factor 55.

Luckily it didn't look like it ever got used.

Crazy.
For anyone that is interested the dealer re-routed it when I had it in for an oil change. Now I just need to pre-tension it somehow...

 

[DINKELROCK]

I put the wife in her car with the e-brake slightly engaged and pulled her towards me while she steered. Worked pretty good, I was able to spool it evenly.

 

[LsDelancy]

A lot of dealers will have the detail people prep the vehicles, I really hope none of their service techs would be that daft. Mine was not done, cable was still zip tied to the drum and hook was under back seat. I made the salesman lay on the ground with me and help me get it set up. LOL

 

[Crusty old shellback]

Mine wasn't done either when I picked it up. When I asked, it took a while for them to get back to me. Said the guy who does it had already gone home. That you had to remove some covers and all. So I said I'd schedule an appt to get it done. Got it home and climbed under the truck to look for the cover that needed removed. Saw what actually needed to do it, and got it done. Took about 15 min.