winch mount question (1 Viewer)

[dkcrew]

I have a winch and plan to create a mounting plate. This center piece existed when I got the truck. The bumper is 5" wide -- 1/4" C channel.

The current center piece needs to go. The welds on the bumper side aren't intact -- the plate separated from the bumper.

Am I fine mimicking this setup -- weld the plate to the bumper but then bolt the plate to the frame crossmember under the front (so the bumper could theoretically be removed) -- with better welds and the correct mounting holes for the winch? Or something else?

Thanks in advance!

 

[1911]

I have a winch and plan to create a mounting plate. This center piece existed when I got the truck. The bumper is 5" wide -- 1/4" C channel.

The current center piece needs to go. The welds on the bumper side aren't intact -- the plate separated from the bumper.

Am I fine mimicking this setup -- weld the plate to the bumper but then bolt the plate to the frame crossmember under the front (so the bumper could theoretically be removed) -- with better welds and the correct mounting holes for the winch? Or something else?

Thanks in advance!

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What winch do you have?

In general principle, I am in favor of mounting a winch feet-first on a vertical plate welded directly to the bumper.

 

[dkcrew]

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I love the idea of a vertical mount a la the 8274 but that was way outside my price range and I couldn't pass on the deal for this one. However, I think I could still build a plate that tucks right up to the channel gusseted at the 90.

 

[B y r o n]

This might be your easiest option. No need to remove any of the old plate or brackets unless you want to. Simply bolts to the top of the frame and has the bolt mounting pattern that will fit your winch. Just make sure to buy the right version for you winches fairlead.

 

[dkcrew]

This might be your easiest option. No need to remove any of the old plate or brackets unless you want to. Simply bolts to the top of the frame and has the bolt mounting pattern that will fit your winch. Just make sure to buy the right version for you winches fairlead.

agree this looks like a great option -- thanks for sharing!