Warn M8000 in AllPro Bumper

[CandyPants]

Yesterday, we installed a Warn M8000 winch in my AllPro front bumper. I already installed the bumper, so we didn't have to go through all the steps for that, just taking it off and installing the winch.

I followed most of the steps in this post, with a few changes http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...ead.php?t=6355

Because we didn't want to alter the control box and the socket is in the wrong place for this bumper, we drilled an additional hole near the access in the bumper. Here is the hole we drilled:

We also had to add a piece of metal to align the control box a bit better. It proved to be very solid and worked quite well. We also did a little bracket bending to make everything fit well. Here is a pic of the bracket:

Here is a pic of the new socket hole once the control box was installed.:

And here is the finished product!

Overall, this install took a long time, but was worth it. Since the Warn 9.5 is pricey at $1000, the time was worth it to save $550 and install the M8000.

 

[GXO]

It was a bit of time, but I bet if someone saw these pics and took the time to discover and prepare, the install would be about 1-2 hours total. We spent a LOT of time thinking this over before we cut. We also had the requisite 3 trips to the hardware store that any proper install requires.

I really like how it turned out and I have no issues or concerns over winching this truck with the setup, very very clean install with no "bootie fabs" required.

 

[FirstToy]

Nice work guys, looks great. the build up looks really good!

One thing that was suggested to me I will pass on- put a cutoff at the battery terminal. This way, even if someone jumps your control box, it will not work.

This is to prevent someone from messing w/ the winch. The story passed on to me is a unsavory character will pull the winch line over the truck and lock it to your rear bumper. Paper clip to jump the control box and crush the hell out of your truck!

Anyway, not to freak you out but good insurance just as a failsafe.

Here is mine on the 80- you can buy it at any auto parts store.