Winch mount

[MUDSLINGER250]

I did I cut it out and mounted the roller to the front channel. I'll post a last pic of it didn't notice the one I posted wasnt the complete setup.

[Doubles Shooter]

Originally Posted by sigfla45

That looks sharp I had the same idea. Would love to see it mounted. My suspension has existing holes that a plate like that would bolt up to nicely.

The mount works great.
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[Doubles Shooter]

Originally Posted by MUDSLINGER250

Been a while but I figured I'd post this for somebody else that may be wondering what to do about a winch mount. I took off the black plastic shroud and drilled the existing 3/8 holes in the frame to 1/2 inch. I used 1/2 inch all thread rod and bolted on 2 pieces of 4 inch galvanized channel iron then drilled that and bolted on a piece of 6 inch channel. Cut out the parts of the shroud to pop it back on and there it is. All I paid for was the 45.00 dollar harber freight winch which i tested out today driving fire lanes and making a wrong turn. I have it connected to a old tractor battery that tested bad so I gave it the epson salt mix and brought it back to life. It's been holding a charge for a couple months and load tested fine after a little cleaning.

Nice work. A winch is one of those tools you don't need often, but when you do, it is sure handy.

[sigfla45]

I would buy that mount in a heartbeat. I may see if I can get one fabbed down here then go with a Harbor Freight 2500 or 3500. I think it low profile enough I may not need to mess with the shock covers. Do the bolts interfere at all with your steering bar thats underneath them? I suppose a short enough bolt head would work without interference.

[Doubles Shooter]

No clearance issues. Lots of room. Getting a modified shock cover made. I wanted the winch as far back as I could get it.

[sigfla45]

It looks great that way. Is it the solenoid box on top of the motor that caused you the issue with the shock cover? Or was it just wanting to get it as far back as possible?

[Doubles Shooter]

Both. I'm going to move the solenoid box eventually.

[badandyturbo]

I was able to fit the winch behind the plastic bumper piece. I used a mount plate from Harbor Freight to adapt it to the front frame of the cart.

[bobbycason]

Originally Posted by badandyturbo

I was able to fit the winch behind the plastic bumper piece. I used a mount plate from Harbor Freight to adapt it to the front frame of the cart.

Do you have any trouble with your cable not spooling correctly with your fairlead that way? I've never seen one mounted like that. I would think it needs to be horizontal to allow your cable to wrap back on the spool properly.

[badandyturbo]

Originally Posted by bobbycason

Do you have any trouble with your cable not spooling correctly with your fairlead that way? I've never seen one mounted like that. I would think it needs to be horizontal to allow your cable to wrap back on the spool properly.

No issues so far. I have only ran it out like 10 feet. Not the whole spool yet.