I ended up going out and buying the bracket/cradle; last one in the Aus warehouse!
For the sake of any future searchers, the TJM T15 bullbar for the 80 series most definitely requires the optional cradle (Part #: 957MTB1580L). The thickness of the bullbar steel isn't strong enough on its own to...
I guess if I read what the page actually says I answer my own question "winch mount kit to suit TJM bull bars that is designed to spread the winch load evenly across the chassis"
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I guess I took the original description of 'optional winch mount' as optional for a winch, you could still...
Hi all. I've got a (dumb) question for anyone with a winch and bullbar setup similar to mine: I have a TJM T15 bar installed that has a hole for a winch. What I didn't realise is that there is an optional part you're supposed to install to actually mount the winch.
My bullbar: TJM Bull Bar T15...