Warn M8000/M12000 > Anyone?

[S a l]

I've dug around a bit but can't find any good reference images here for a M8000 or M12000 install on a 55... Anyone here running one that can provide some good pics and share some advise? I know the 8274 is the period correct electric option but I prefer the look of a lower profile on the 55s (the 8274 looks better on a 40 IMO).

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I've dug around a bit but can't find any good reference images here for a M8000 or M12000 install on a 55... Anyone here running one that can provide some good pics and share some advise? I know the 8274 is the period correct electric option but I prefer the look of a lower profile on the 55s (looks better on a 40 IMO).

From my research, the 8274 won't fit without the OEM frame extensions and/or extensive modifications to the frame and bumper. Just FYI. Sorry; no help on your question per se but thought I would pass that along anyway.

 

[RUSH55]

I *think* the one I'd been previously running is an M8000, but I'd have to look again to be sure.

 

[J Mack]

I've dug around a bit but can't find any good reference images here for a M8000 or M12000 install on a 55...

My granddaughter and I came up with this to mount the M8000 on the front of my pig.

 

[bobm]

Like a Glove

 

[S a l]

My granddaughter and I came up with this to mount the M8000 on the front of my pig.

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My granddaughter and I came up with this to mount the M8000 on the front of my pig.

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[S a l]

Very nice/clean- thx

 

[RUSH55]

My granddaughter and I came up with this to mount the M8000 on the front of my pig.

I like where she was going with some of those layouts.

 

[J Mack]

I like where she was going with some of those layouts.

She is a whiz at design, pretty much held my hand and kept me on the right track during the entire build process.

 

[RUSH55]

From what I can see, she looks to be all business!

 

[1MOA]

Very sano set up there.

 

[onemanarmy]

what is holding that outer piece to the frame? I see you aren't utilizing the two outboard threaded holes.

 

[S a l]

I was hoping I could fit a M8000 in and do the same thing with a stock bumper and rails... looks very doable.

 

[J Mack]

what is holding that outer piece to the frame? I see you aren't utilizing the two outboard threaded holes.

Mounts to the factory mounts on the side.

Also ties into the winch mount.

Those threaded holes are 25mm and are threaded 1-1/8" deep tied to the frame, the pink swivel-eyes thread into them for recovery points. These threaded inserts keep the treads clean and dry when not in use.

I was hoping I could fit a M8000 in and do the same thing with a stock bumper and rails... looks very doable.

You absolutely could do the same thing with a factory bumper, my winch mount is made from 3/8” plate and mounts behind the factory bumper mounting points and my new bumper was made dimensionally similar to my old factory bumper and uses the same mounting holes.

 

[PabloCruise]

She is a whiz at design, pretty much held my hand and kept me on the right track during the entire build process.

She is getting bigger, eh?