8274 Winch Mounting Plate

[desmocruiser]

Finally mounted!

I had to use a few washers/spacers and slight trimming, but very happy with the Mount, very well designed and constructed!

I hope to find a little smaller/thinner fairlead, this one seems a little bulky!

 

[Cactus Camper]

@desmocruiser The finished product looks spectacular! Seeing yours helped me realize this is the way to go on my truck. I’m curious how you trimmed the bumper opening? I guess my question is did you cut out a rectangular section out with tool like an angle grinder or did you use something more sophisticated?

 

[desmocruiser]

@desmocruiser The finished product looks spectacular! Seeing yours helped me realize this is the way to go on my truck. I’m curious how you trimmed the bumper opening? I guess my question is did you cut out a rectangular section out with tool like an angle grinder or did you use something more sophisticated?

Thanks, I agree it is a great mount to keep the FJ40 design intentions and integrate the 8274.

We just used a cut off wheel for the opening, slightly bigger than the fair lead opening. It didn’t have to be perfect knowing the fair lead would cover the corners. I am not certain why and I haven’t heard of anyone else having to do so, but we had to trim ~1/2” of one side of the bracket that rests inside the bumper with a bandsaw to center it perfectly in the bumper.

 

[Clutchee]

Sent ya a PM.

 

[Firehouse40]

I"m so stoked to see how good these are turning out on your rigs.

Would like to purchase, any kits available? Also fairlead

I"m so stoked to see how good these are turning out on your rigs.

advise on how to contact you for payment

 

[powthief19]

Would like to purchase, any kits available? Also fairlead

advise on how to contact you for payment

yes, kits are available. paypal

 

[powthief19]

@desmocruiser The finished product looks spectacular! Seeing yours helped me realize this is the way to go on my truck. I’m curious how you trimmed the bumper opening? I guess my question is did you cut out a rectangular section out with tool like an angle grinder or did you use something more sophisticated?

this looks so awesome!! I'm so proud to have contributed to this!!

 

[powthief19]

Question for anyone following this thread... does anyone know of someone that will rebuild/restore my 8274? I just haven't been able to make the time to restore it... any help is appreciated!

 

[85roktoy]

Sent you a PM about availability...

 

[Jalkelly]

Debating on adding an 8274 to my ‘81. Who makes the fairlead that says land cruiser on it?

Desmo - phenomenal work sir.

 

[powthief19]

Updated stock levels. Parts are on the shelf. I've even got one welded up ready to ship if you want it now!

 

[powthief19]

Sent you a PM about availability...

Parts are available and ready to ship.

 

[powthief19]

updated stock.

 

[powthief19]

Bump!

 

[NYIronPig]

well got this 1975 and have an OEM bumper to go on, so looks like I need the plate once I remove the current s*** winch and winch plate below it, right?

 

[powthief19]

well got this 1975 and have an OEM bumper to go on, so looks like I need the plate once I remove the current s*** winch and winch plate below it, right?

replied to your DM!

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

Got mine mounted. FJ55 bumper on a 45, had to use a bigger hammer to get it to fit, but got-er-done.

 

[powthief19]

done.

That looks awesome!

 

[powthief19]

Just welded two more this evening. One to ship and one to ship to the next person! Parts in the shelf

 

[WaTrout88]

Got mine mounted. FJ55 bumper on a 45, had to use a bigger hammer to get it to fit, but got-er-done.

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Looks good! Bikepacker as well?