10-27-2012, 06:38 AM | #1 |
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winch
bought a Grip Tools 3000 lb 12 Volt Electric ATV Winch for my 2009 ezgo rxv today. now i need to find snow plow for it then figure out how to make it all work.
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10-27-2012, 07:16 AM | #2 |
Just one day at a time
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Re: winch
Well post of pics on how you do it, I'm sure others will be interested. I do not half to worry about that stuff you guys talk about.
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10-27-2012, 07:41 AM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: winch
There was a 40" snow thrower for a Wheel Horse on the local CL a few weeks ago. That, a 12hp horizonal shaft and a golf cart... Hmmmm...?
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10-27-2012, 08:15 AM | #4 |
I Refuse To Get Stuck!!!
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Re: winch
There ya go!!Snow-Thrower with seating for 2!There are quite a few threads going about plows,just do a search.
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10-27-2012, 08:25 AM | #5 |
Yes dear
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Location: Woodstock, IL
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Re: winch
Here is a thread to my plow. I think I have more pics of the winch and the plow if interested.
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-snowplow.html |
10-27-2012, 08:27 AM | #6 |
Yes dear
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Location: Woodstock, IL
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Re: winch
Here is a video of mine in action. It's crazy how well this works.
P.S. Ignore my crazy wife taking the video. |
10-27-2012, 10:36 AM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: winch
You tube & search are your friends.Lots of ideas.Here's how I did mine,and the cost.
Craftsman plow off of Craig's list........50.00 Harbor Fright 2 ton winch.........43.00 (on sale after coupon) && 10.00 for two year warranty. Harbor Fright atv reciver.....13.00 Harbor Freight 10 gauge jumper cables (for wiring)....10.00(cheaper than buying wire and nice and flexible) Mis.wire connectors..........8.00 Mis hardware(ring bolt,grade eight bolt for mounting winch & plow to receiver)...........10.00 Just for the record , I buy nothing from Harbor Freight with out a 20% off coupon.......lol drop hitch for mounting plow,I had.Harbor Freight cost around 50.00 bucks. Total outlay................about 150.00 I mounted everything so I can remove the plow in about 5 minuets.The atv hitch is mounted with a one inch bolt,but I chose to weld "braces" to it to keep it from moving side to side.{just in case) The wiring has a 10 gauge plug for easy disconnect.The control box is mounted under the seat.The winch is hooked up under the "hood" to the frame with a 1" ring bolt. The plow itself is mounted to the atv receiver with a hitch pin. I had some concern about the weight ,but it seems to be unfounded.But I am going to install some coil over shocks just for the hell of it. I raised and lowered the plow at least 50 time and everything seems to be fine.Also ,I pushed against a big rock in my yard and nothing broke loose,time will tell.The only thing you might want to do is remove some of the cable,mine came with 50".I cut forty feet off and put it aside. Good luck................ Here are some pics................... |
10-27-2012, 11:08 AM | #8 |
Not your usual outlaw
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Location: Near Lake Geneva, WI
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Re: winch
Dirt, I'm afraid you might be giving that front axel a little too much credit! I think you may roll your leaf springs if you try to push a heavy snow.......
Otherwise, I like the concept |
10-27-2012, 11:13 AM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
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Location: Indiana
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Re: winch
Thanks for the replies LOL @ R8cer Wife sounds pretty cool in vid lol
looks like i have plenty of room to mount it. It will be a little higher then whats in picture mock up |
10-27-2012, 12:21 PM | #10 | |
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Re: winch
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Like I said,I pushed against a rather large rock ,with no apparent problems.The other thing is that it IS snow.Moves around pretty easy.I have the feet on the plow set up about 1/2 inch so I don't hit any cracks on the driveway or sidewalk.The real weight of the plow is being carried by the frame under the cowl. Time with tell.I'll just have to keep the welder plugged in..... |
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