I was just given an older warn 8274. Was thinking about putting it on my 7.3 F250. Anybody have one of these mounted on their 7.3 and if so, what winch plate/bumper setup do you recommend?


I realize this is too small for a single line pull for this truck, but thought it would work fine with a ****** block. What do y'all think?

 

Just researched this last month....

Is this with the Top Mounted Motor? If so, see #5 below.

Otherwise, Possibilities for mounting.

1. A Warn Hidden Winch (1999-2003 F250)

2. Warn 2" Receiver Mount

3. Fab Fours Winch Mount

4. Draw-Tite Front Mount Hitch - Front

5. Manufacture your own.

 

Been awhile since I off roaded, but you prob be better off to sell that 8274 to a Toyota or Jeep.
Take proceeds toward bigger winch.
Harbour Freight gets decent review.

I had 8274 on a built K5 and it did a decent job but was working hard

 

Can't really sell it as that would probably **** off the family member who gave it to me. Would like to do like you said, though and get the one of those badlands winches at harbor freight. But I have been told the 8274 was one of the best winches ever made, so kind of hate to part with it for that reason as well.

 

I just like any excuse to use the phrase '****** block' !

 

It's an 8K winch. Unless your pulling heavy on it, it will be fine. ****** block is a must anyway as sometime you need to winch something in (not pull truck out) you can't nose into your truck. A ****** block is excellent for that. I have 2 and don't even own a winch, just cable and appropriate hardware. I use mine to pull down trees I need to fell in a certain way.
Also, good for pulling fallen branches or other problems out of the way.

 

Well then that's a good reason to run with it. The line speed is excellent. Buy a proven ****** block and really inspect the cable for frays.
Don't forget a rated tree saver as well.
Just plan it out without rushing. Drop a towel on the line while winching just in case the line gives.

My 8274 saved my **** one day in tellico ohv area on a trail called guard rail. Rear slipped and slid popping the front end straight up. Thank God some watchers from the bank jumped over to my winch bumper and hood.
There weight brought me down while I shoved brake pedal through the floor and I pinched the seat.
Close to a 65 degree huge inclined rock climb.
Pulled cable and got the heck out of dodge.
I kissed that winch at the top.

 

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1999-2003 F-150 & F-250 LIGHT DUTY 4X4 ONLY, 1999-2002 EXPEDITION 4X4, 2001-2003 SUPER CREW 4x4

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An 8274 is a great winch, and has plenty of line. I think running this particular winch with a ****** block is a great idea in your case. If you had insane winching needs, you likely wouldn't be asking this question.

 

My thoughts too. Just need it for if I (or a buddy) gets stuck at the hunting camp or to pull out stumps, fence pots, etc. I'm going to check the cable real good to and if it looks bad in any spots, switch to synthetic and then won't have the line break worries. But hopefully it's ok and I won't need to. Those synthetic lines are pricey.

 

I heard from the jeep guys that the synthetic rope snaps pretty often. (not sure if true or not never used one) and that the steel cable is the way to go. I run a winch cat at a ski resort and I groom all the steep terrain and we run steel cables probably because no one makes a synthetic rope for a mile of cable. Personally I would run steel and will for my truck once I can get a winch. Just my opinion.

 

Good to know. I know nothing about synthetic ropes other than they are supposed to be safer, but for the price they want, they better not snap. Think i'll stick with the steel cable.

 

Yeah, my 8274 has the top mounted motor, , but I wonder if I could still use #1 and then just cut out the top of the bumper.

 

Looks like the cheapest I can do going this route would be just buy the winch carrier and black brush guard, which would set me back around $850. More than I want to spend.