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Originally Posted by ChrisK
Thanks for the ideas. I'm not crazy about the JT Outfitters unit - I'd rather have 1/4" steel than 3/16" for starters. But it's there and easy and relatively cheap...
I didn't know about Jeff's webpages. That's very useful, thanks. Maybe I'll end up trying to make this myself after all.
If I do, I might well be doing it via some CNC gear, so I will be able to provide Bellview winch plates... FF LC Nut, could you take a few measurements for me - like overall plate size, and size/location of the cable hole?
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Originally Posted by ChrisK
Say ... I just noticed in your photos that you have a bottom plate on your mount. Is that common? Important?
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I'd recommend making it yourself. If you have a welder and a drill, its not really all that hard. I have attached my measurements to the picture below. I made the bumper out of 5" C channel and boxed the ends. The winch plate is 17.5" wide. The bumper mounts are at 18.25" apart, so the plate fits in nicely.
As far as the bottom plate underneath the winch, the plate was like that when I got it. It came from a tube/grill guard winch bumper. It didn't fit on my Cruiser, so I just cut off the winch plate. I left the bottom on it for a little added protection for the winch. I don't think it is really necessary, but it sure couldn't hurt.
Oh, and sorry about my feeble Microsoft paint rendition of my bumper. If you have any questions, let me know.
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