WARN 8274 build and bumper for my 97' F350 (1 Viewer)

[woodsman 44]

I've been looking for a classic winch bumper for my 97 f350 for awhile now so I can put in a 8274 upright.

Someone on FB marketplace had one, we agreed on a price and hit the rd for a 3hour tour. Bought it, got it home and cleaned her up, still looked good for a probably 20year old bumper..

Secured the top by drilling it and adding more SS bolts and custom bracing so the ends dont wobble.

Im in the process of finishing up the 8274 with the up graded Warn motor #70865 thats used on the 15K winches....I hope this is a good choice because Im not finding a lot of info on performance of this motor...they say its a bolt in but we will see....

Some pics of build....

This is just a test fit and 8274 fit just fine with little room to spare......this is why I didnt go with the warn XP 6hp motor, that end cap cooling fin would hit grill and I dont want to trim grill or grind on aluminum motor fin. Warn's #70865 doesnt have end cap cooling fin.

 

[woodsman 44]

Custom fab bracket and drilled and added more SS bolts to secure top plate

 

[woodsman 44]

Got the 8274 cleaned up and painted while waiting on the motor to arrive.

Welded a 3/8's bolt to secure winch brake with custom fab cap......it fits over the C-clip which is used as well...

 

[woodsman 44]

Here's a mock up of the cap...I ended up using a different nut and washer on end so more threads showing.

 

[woodsman 44]

Im using the sealed Superwinch solenoid #90-14452...and doing a mock fit to see if all is going to fit up with 1/0 ga 0 AWG wire....I want to use the stock cover and it looks like it fits with no room to spare....about a credit card space between inside cover and solenoid.

I had to trim the backing plate .... pic behind green wire.....I cut some to the far right but didnt need too...wire routing changed up..

For the solenoid cover to fit you have to cut a groove in plastic for the wires to fit down in... so there not hitting up against the solenoid...

I used RVT to keep wires in place and seal it up a bit but you dont have to... just my OCD

 

[woodsman 44]

Made a few changes to get the 1/0 AWG wires to fit....total overkill I know ....bought a new Warn 31887 solenoid base because of the better positioning of wires from solenoid to motor...did have to notch/cut for Power wire at top right....not a big deal though

The Warn solenoid cover fits with no problems for the original look

The cables I used are from "battery cables USA"...I buy bulk wire...I used there extreme battery cables which are approved for marine use...The insulation and jacket are a bit bulkier than your standard welding cable, its why the wires look so big.

 

[1911]

Beautiful and sanitary execution. I like the way you think.

 

[woodsman 44]

Beautiful and sanitary execution. I like the way you think.

Thanks!...Im OCD on my 8274 builds..lol

 

[woodsman 44]

Got it finished!

Wired it to bat and used a 500amp cut off switch....I keep it off till I need to use winch....pop the hood and switch to "on" and your good to go

 

[woodsman 44]

Keeping my investment protected

Just waiting on 3/8's synthetic rope to arrive

 

[1911]

Keeping my investment protected

Just waiting on 3/8's synthetic rope to arrive

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The guy I bought my 8274 from gave me the original cover for it. It's worn a bit thin in places but I can still use it.

 

[Jason hansen]

Very nice I have the same bumper set up for my 1991 fummins f 350 that I need restore. I think those pics will get me motivated.

 

[Jason hansen]

Did you have to do some fabricating to get that bumper to fit. This is my set up I will be restoring.

 

[woodsman 44]

Awesome!..Very nice 91'..I like those years too

That bumper you have looks like the correct one for your year....the bumper I have is for my year and wont really work for the earlier year Fords...

Here's a pic I got from a online photo of your set up you wanting to bolt up....

The best upgrade you can do to the 8274 is change out the motor to either a 6 hp 9.5XP Warn motor #68608 or go with the Warn #70865 thats off of a 15K Warn, which I just put on my F350 but no sure of the performance yet till I get my synthetic rope spooled up.

 

[Warn Industries]

Dang, that's sharp looking! Great job.

Andy

 

[Jason hansen]

I don't think my bumper will fit on my 1991. It came off of a 70's ford. It looks modular, I may have to do a little fabricating or get a buck stop bumper.

 

[woodsman 44]

I don't think my bumper will fit on my 1991. It came off of a 70's ford. It looks modular, I may have to do a little fabricating or get a buck stop bumper.

Im wondering if you will have to make some custom mounting brackets to the frame?

 

[woodsman 44]

Dang, that's sharp looking! Great job.

Andy

Thanks Andy

 

[Jason hansen]

Yeah probably.

Im wondering if you will have to make some custom mounting brackets to the frame?

 

[woodsman 44]

Received my 130ft of 3/8's bulk cable, Amsteel dyneema, and I spliced the end (lock brummel with bury) with a blue-line 3/8 thimble, these are heavy duty thimbles that wont crush

All spooled up and ready to go...

Added some 55W Halogen driving lights as well....