Hidden winch mount
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11-08-2009, 11:27 PM
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11-09-2009, 09:08 AM
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11-09-2009, 10:14 AM
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I installed one. I didn't particularly care for the "ram plate of death look" that you get with most brush guards.
It looked nice and got a few compliments. Very sophisticated look, IMO.
Although it's going to require some modification and cutting of your bumper, it's nothing that you can't do with a Dremmel tool.
I had a run in with a horse sized dog that destroyed my bumper. Ironically, I went with the aforementioned "ram plate of death" because it was cheaper than a factory bumper. I also now don't have to worry about oversized dogs, birds, or the odd moose should they happen to wander into my path.
Can't comment on the lower ground clearance. I did mild offroading and never bottomed out the front, but your mileage might vary.
I still have the winch tray and hardware if you're interested.
It looked nice and got a few compliments. Very sophisticated look, IMO.
Although it's going to require some modification and cutting of your bumper, it's nothing that you can't do with a Dremmel tool.
I had a run in with a horse sized dog that destroyed my bumper. Ironically, I went with the aforementioned "ram plate of death" because it was cheaper than a factory bumper. I also now don't have to worry about oversized dogs, birds, or the odd moose should they happen to wander into my path.
Can't comment on the lower ground clearance. I did mild offroading and never bottomed out the front, but your mileage might vary.
I still have the winch tray and hardware if you're interested.
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12-01-2009, 09:49 PM
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I have the Hidden Winch mount that I bought from Meltdowndave installed now. I put a Warn M8000 on it I had laying around. The control box is mounted in the old jack location. I also hooked up a in cab control switch with a safety switch and LED.
The front only sags a 1/4 more now with the winch. I will probably get some 2" heavy duty lift springs soon. I already have OME shocks installed.
Has anyone had any problems with the mount moving while under high loads? I have not used it yet under any load. Just wondering. I have the bolts very tight. I was considering adding some brackets or turn buckles from the winch base then up to the frame.
Willie
The front only sags a 1/4 more now with the winch. I will probably get some 2" heavy duty lift springs soon. I already have OME shocks installed.
Has anyone had any problems with the mount moving while under high loads? I have not used it yet under any load. Just wondering. I have the bolts very tight. I was considering adding some brackets or turn buckles from the winch base then up to the frame.
Willie
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12-01-2009, 09:56 PM
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12-01-2009, 11:56 PM
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Don't see why you say that mike, all winch mounts will "twist" under an angled pull simply because of the loads put on it.
This is the way I see it, the hidden mount is made from far thicker material than a winch bumper and the winch is set back further between the chassis rails which is a far stronger location than one hanging out in a winch bumper on the "end" of the chassis rails.
This is the way I see it, the hidden mount is made from far thicker material than a winch bumper and the winch is set back further between the chassis rails which is a far stronger location than one hanging out in a winch bumper on the "end" of the chassis rails.
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12-02-2009, 07:16 AM
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12-02-2009, 07:18 AM
Don't see why you say that mike, all winch mounts will "twist" under an angled pull simply because of the loads put on it.
This is the way I see it, the hidden mount is made from far thicker material than a winch bumper and the winch is set back further between the chassis rails which is a far stronger location than one hanging out in a winch bumper on the "end" of the chassis rails.
This is the way I see it, the hidden mount is made from far thicker material than a winch bumper and the winch is set back further between the chassis rails which is a far stronger location than one hanging out in a winch bumper on the "end" of the chassis rails.
Interesting point...
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12-02-2009, 07:22 AM
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The one and only mount I saw was like a 4 or 6 bolt crush can mounted set up which was not strong enough to hold the winch while bouncing around on a rough dirt road. If there are new models that are designed to be mounted directly to the frame after removing the crush cans, then I could see where these would be stronger.