Rear Winch Install

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Picked up this Superwinch Husky10 yesterday and decided to do a little mock up to see where the best placement would be

At first, I wanted it on the driver's side, but due to the motor location pushing the drum towards the center, the cable just won't line up with the secondary fair lead I plan on mounting on the x-member between the left wing and the hitch

So I tried the passenger side and it looks to be a much better fit

Seems to line up perfectly and looks like there's plenty of room to play with...

Also looks like it will be tucked away nicely...

Mounting may be tricky due to the wing braces....

I'm thinking about just getting a 40"x10"x3/8" plate and welding up 4 large angle brackets, then bolt the brackets to the rails using 8 bolts

(longer versions of these)

I figure the brackets should give the wing braces enough clearance for removal if necessary

I'll most likely mount a small ATV sized steel Hawse between the camera and the trailer plug

I'll be picking up supplies this week, but I'm open to suggestions.....

 

[landtank]

what size cable do you need to run back there for the kind of amp draw that thing will need?

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

what size cable do you need to run back there for the kind of amp draw that thing will need?

I'll most likely be going with 2Ga. or larger

 

[RolandFJ40]

What kind of rear bumper is that?

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

What kind of rear bumper is that?

Hefty Wings

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/382102-hefty-fabworks-rear-bumper-wings.html

 

[Dgurley2000]

What is under your cooler carrier - what your license plate is attached to? Looks interesting.

Nice project!

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

What is under your cooler carrier - what your license plate is attached to? Looks interesting.

Nice project!

Checkout my cooler carrier build thread:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/460321-my-new-beer-cooler-carrier-lots-pix.html

Under the cooler is an aluminum storage box I made for easy access to recovery gear

 

[Otamiway]

Nice project. Have you looked at 4X4 Labs rear winch bumper for ideas? I know towing is important to you so that design may be an option.

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[Stylo07]

I love your cruiser. Just curious - how much does it weigh?

 

[driver5155]

I need a shop like you have. I am getting way too old to be doing all my cruiser work on the floor of my garage. Nice hot rod in the corner too!

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

I love your cruiser. Just curious - how much does it weigh?

Thanks

I don't have a clue, but it will be a bit heavier after the new front bumper arrives (custom BIOR plate)

I need a shop like you have. I am getting way too old to be doing all my cruiser work on the floor of my garage.

I'm too spoiled to ever work on the ground again

I don't even pop the hood to check my oil unless I'm at the shop

Nice hot rod in the corner too!

For sale if you're interested

29 Five Window Coupe HotRod

 

[atomicshawn]

So you're getting around to it eh snake? Right on! looks like a fun project. I posted a link on that old thread I started. Hope you dont mind.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

So you're getting around to it eh snake? Right on! looks like a fun project. I posted a link on that old thread I started. Hope you dont mind.

Thanks, I was actually looking for that thread lol

 

[adventr]

Nice. Those worm drive winches are great. Looks like there is plenty of room to work with under there.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Mounting plate and brackets are cut and ready for mock up

 

[Tapage]

I was just one click away to get one of those on Tencha .. ( ended with 16.5 one no worm style ) lucky for you don't have the amount of rain and mud we have down here .. hard life to any rear winch under the cabin ..

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

OK, little update on the winch install.....


Welded up the mounting tabs..

Had one of my guys coat it with etching primer..

Then he sealed it with epoxy sealer....

I bed lined it using some leftover Al's Liner...

Shot my hitch slider while I was at it...

Let it cure for a few days and gave the winch an oil change...

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Pulled the remote socket on the solenoid cover, added a piece of plastic cut out from a bumper and wired in a 4 wire conduit cable to extend the socket to the rear bumper....

Cut a piece out of a mudflap to add some splash protection to the cable drum...

Picked up some HUGE bolts to mount this heavy b!tch.....

After bolting it up, I had one of my guys do the dirty work of cutting the rear fairlead slot...

3/8" 100ft. steel cable from FleaBay....

Reeled it in using our jump box...

Shot from the side...

I still need to install a main cut-off solenoid under the hood, run the main power cable and install a safety kill switch on the bumper, but my car lift has been leaking down lately, so I'm gunna finish up the rest after the lift company comes out to service it on Monday....

 

[Otamiway]

Snake, nice install, very straight forward approach.

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[IanB]

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Picked up some HUGE bolts to mount this heavy b!tch.....

Cool tattoo, lol.