Winch Bumper?
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From: starship enterprise
I used 3/16 plate and it holds a 12,000 lb Warn[/quote]
Wait till your 12000 comes through that front bumper when a big dodge is real stuck. I used1/4 on mine and broke the drum supports out of my 1988 model warn 12000 cause the twisting action from the rotation. I asked warn to warranty the parts and they asked me a bunch of questions then said "We recommend 5/16 thick mounting flanges on those big commercial grade winches and atleast 6 bolts to mount them, preferably 8 though." I welded some more flat bar across the top to get some more bolts in mine after the repair.
Wait till your 12000 comes through that front bumper when a big dodge is real stuck. I used1/4 on mine and broke the drum supports out of my 1988 model warn 12000 cause the twisting action from the rotation. I asked warn to warranty the parts and they asked me a bunch of questions then said "We recommend 5/16 thick mounting flanges on those big commercial grade winches and atleast 6 bolts to mount them, preferably 8 though." I welded some more flat bar across the top to get some more bolts in mine after the repair.
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From: Victoria , BC
I used 3/16 plate and it holds a 12,000 lb Warn
Wait till your 12000 comes through that front bumper when a big dodge is real stuck. I used1/4 on mine and broke the drum supports out of my 1988 model warn 12000 cause the twisting action from the rotation. I asked warn to warranty the parts and they asked me a bunch of questions then said "We recommend 5/16 thick mounting flanges on those big commercial grade winches and atleast 6 bolts to mount them, preferably 8 though." I welded some more flat bar across the top to get some more bolts in mine after the repair.
Wait till your 12000 comes through that front bumper when a big dodge is real stuck. I used1/4 on mine and broke the drum supports out of my 1988 model warn 12000 cause the twisting action from the rotation. I asked warn to warranty the parts and they asked me a bunch of questions then said "We recommend 5/16 thick mounting flanges on those big commercial grade winches and atleast 6 bolts to mount them, preferably 8 though." I welded some more flat bar across the top to get some more bolts in mine after the repair.
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From: Victoria , BC
Yeah I do have a write up. Heres a link. I made out of cardboard first to get an idea of shape and style I wanted..
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...per-build.html
O and if you wanna check out the thread where I make recovery points to aid in a roll over situation using both winches
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-recovery.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...per-build.html
O and if you wanna check out the thread where I make recovery points to aid in a roll over situation using both winches
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-recovery.html
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From: Mesa
73 ford guy, Great work. Fits the lines of the truck well, looks strong and doesn't stand out like it shouldn't belong on the truck. Thanks for the inspiration.
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From: Near St. Joseph,MO
can one of you guys tell me what kind of dims are needed for the winch location? I'm gonna build a bumper, but it will be a while before I actually buy the winch and don't want to redo it. Specifically, if you consider the winch to be a block, what h, w and d do I need to leave clear. I'm not too worried about bolt hole locations, unless they are the same on all winches.
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From: Mesa
Figure out what winch you would like to run. Then look at their specs. For example.
Warn Industries - Jeep, Truck & SUV Winches: VR12000
Warn Industries - Jeep, Truck & SUV Winches: VR12000
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