reddog90
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@Graniteone @matzell and others running the HFS 8274 bumper - Did you guys add a bracket like this to your frame for additional mounting points when installing the bumper? I saw this at a shop today and snapped a pic.
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Picked up 2 8274 winches and a bumper for my ford for $650. Sorry just had to tell someone, no one else would understand.View attachment 1920430
Hmm...I'm pretty sure my dad has a '70's vintage 8274 laying around his shop... Looks like most of you guys are putting them in older rigs. Anyone got one mounted on a 100?
If you're going this route, I found a super nice prefabricated 8274 winch mount from Barnes 4WD. Really nicely made!I was able to find a bumper from 4x4 labs that fits an 8274 on my 80 series. Hope you can find a outfit that builds a 8274 winch bumper for a 100 series, or you can build your own and be the first.
I was able to find a bumper from 4x4 labs that fits an 8274 on my 80 series. Hope you can find a outfit that builds a 8274 winch bumper for a 100 series, or you can build your own and be the first.
@MoGas @William Ries @flintknapper @matzell @GadgetPhreak @Jason hansen You guys running wire rope, are you running 5/16" diameter? 150'?
I scored a '78 and need rope. Don't want to pay ~$400 for synthetic line right now.
I have the stock wire cable on mine. If you search, most guys give them away for peanuts when they go to rope. I have the $400 +, 100' on my race car but prefer the cable for durability.@MoGas @William Ries @flintknapper @matzell @GadgetPhreak @Jason hansen You guys running wire rope, are you running 5/16" diameter? 150'?
I scored a '78 and need rope. Don't want to pay ~$400 for synthetic line right now.
@MoGas @William Ries @flintknapper @matzell @GadgetPhreak @Jason hansen You guys running wire rope, are you running 5/16" diameter? 150'?
I scored a '78 and need rope. Don't want to pay ~$400 for synthetic line right now.
My 8274 bought new in 1983. Freshened it up about 10 years ago.
My WARN 8274 rebuild part 1.....
Still going strong 36 years later. I have it on my '70 model 1/2 Cab and have used it many, many times to extract people, move things, etc....
IMO one of the best winches ever made. Thinking seriously about getting a new one for my Cruiser.
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I learned to drive stick in a bronco almost identical to that. Good times.
Yes.
But the factory 3 speed manual (on the column) was the first thing that had to go. I put a New Process 435 four speed in it (with a granny low) right away. It's really what should have been in them from the start.
In low range, low gear (granny) I can let it idle and walk beside it. When putting out hay for the cows I'll just let it chug along while I stand on the trailer behind it.... kicking off hay bales. Then when done, I hop off and go to a higher gear or high range. I modified the shift tower so that I have low range in 4wd or 2wd (the gear position is already there in a Dana 20 Tcase, factory just didn't let you use it).
Date code GE7 I believe that means it was made July 12 1977. Good ole winch. Currently struggling with the decision to replace solenoids with contactor or just buy a couple of golf cart solenoids for back ups. Still works great though.View attachment 1969133View attachment 1969134