2017 Team Update 4

[Hitchhiker 42]

Originally Posted by GeeTwo

On the other hand, this setup will likely reduce the number of mangled touchpads, and makes it easier to apply a 3-5 pound force to the touchpad while you're pulling on the rope with 100+ pounds of force.

But yes, it's going to be rough for teams whose winch or chock is right at the top of their allowable volume.

But... 3.25" of bumpers stick out of the winch basically* no matter what. I don't think this was a large problem to start with.

*Assuming you don't actuate your winch out over the bumper and also the winch is situated a tad higher than your bumpers.