Aftermarket Winch Bumper from LeTech

[Heater]

For the money involved, I am not overly impressed with the portal construction. I am spoiled by a friends Volvo conversion, but these just seem lightly built.

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What are these brackets? Looks like a bad idea? Surely I’m missing something.

 

[anand]

What are these brackets? Looks like a bad idea? Surely I’m missing something.

Supports for the Portals (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_axle)

 

[jeremy_matrix]

What are these brackets? Looks like a bad idea? Surely I’m missing something.

Part of LeTech's portal kit.
Most all portal kits have some sort of similar support bracket. I hadn't heard that LeTech's (factory on Mercedes G500 4x4^2 and 6x6) had cracking issues though. Perhaps people were jumping them like Raptors?

The other LeTech bits look first class. Would love to see weights per item though; could get heavy quick if it's all steel vs aluminum.

 

[Loc Nar]

I know absolutely zip about portal axles, but the pics of the LeTech offering look too darn skinny to inspire any confidence compared to the beefiness of the core parts. I'm glad I have no interest in rock crawling.

 

[DCPU]

Part of LeTech's portal kit.
Most all portal kits have some sort of similar support bracket. I hadn't heard that LeTech's (factory on Mercedes G500 4x4^2 and 6x6) had cracking issues though. Perhaps people were jumping them like Raptors?

Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products

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[DCPU]

And a general recall just this week on 461s over an extended production period:

 

[Oskar]

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Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products

ec.europa.eu

This is really interesting. Probably the portals are more for people who want to drive through the city...

 

[jeremy_matrix]

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Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products

ec.europa.eu

I don't see how this is involved with the portals (LeTech portals) specifically. A few people have said they'd seen/heard the front braces (have 3-4 holes cutout in them) that connect from the portal box to the axle tube were the components that were cracking/breaking.

This safety alert is regarding the rear axle housing (unsure how it's called a transmission housing--poor translation from German to English?). Are is LeTech also having the rear braces cracking too?

We have not seen any issues with the Werewolf front/rear braces cracking, even after lots of offroad abuse.

 

[TheDocAUS]

The hinged winch bumper cover (Seilwindenabdeckung klappbar) - Item No: 11129 - replacement for the factory-fitted screw-in bumper cover costs €325,50 plus shipping. I have one on order and expect delivery in about 4 weeks.

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Just FYI for Australian and US owners, the metal front bumper on our cars means the Le Tech number plate cover will not fit. I realised this when I wanted one to replace the lousy plastic plate holder we get. 4X4 Outdoor Tuning in Australia no longer has it on sale.

Le tech please make a new model for AU and US owners.

 

[Bruce]

Just FYI for Australian and US owners, the metal front bumper on our cars means the Le Tech number plate cover will not fit. I realised this when I wanted one to replace the lousy plastic plate holder we get. 4X4 Outdoor Tuning in Australia no longer has it on sale.

Le tech please make a new model for AU and US owners.

They also need to come out with a new winch tray for our bumpers!