Warn 8274 Winch Mount Ideas?
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Warn 8274 Winch Mount Ideas?
Folks, I just acquired a 8274 off Craigslist for $80. Woo hoo! I've been looking for one for a while. Guy listed it as a "Wagner" and the model plate was worn out. It's going to need cleaning up - was mounted to an equipment trailer, so it's a little messy. I do this for fun, so Im not scared to rebuild it!
So, I have a 1977 Ford F150 that I want to mount it to. However, I like the clean look of my factory bumper, etc. I'm kinda looking for ideas for keeping it clean. I have welders, plasma cutter, etc. and it would be most fun to fabricate something.
I also have to figure out a clean way to wire it up, but I'm not as worried about that. We have a great place in Nashville that makes cheap wiring harnesses like this. I'll probably install in-cab and a 4-way remote so I can control it from either. I also don't like to disturb my factory look on the dash.
Thanks for your ideas.
So, I have a 1977 Ford F150 that I want to mount it to. However, I like the clean look of my factory bumper, etc. I'm kinda looking for ideas for keeping it clean. I have welders, plasma cutter, etc. and it would be most fun to fabricate something.
I also have to figure out a clean way to wire it up, but I'm not as worried about that. We have a great place in Nashville that makes cheap wiring harnesses like this. I'll probably install in-cab and a 4-way remote so I can control it from either. I also don't like to disturb my factory look on the dash.
Thanks for your ideas.
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1st make a super strong receiver winch mount plate, then come up with a between the frame rail mounted front receiver hitch. Make the receiver tube come out in line and behind the license plate. And then get a flip down licence cover. That way all you have to do it cut a 2" hole in your bumper (behind) the license plate.
Wire it with quick disconnects, that way you can winch from either end of the truck, and as long as you have a receiver drop hitch on the tail end of your rig? I can also put that winch on my trailer, and I have power q/d jumper like cable on the other end so even a buddy can use it on his truck.
I am building rock sliders on the bronco that will have a receiver tube in the middle, so I can side winch.
And I have now cut off the vertical mount receiver tube piece hanging down.
Warn 8274 rebuild
Warn 8274 Winch Rebuild - Binder Bench
Warn Authorized Parts and Service Center for the M8274-50 Winch
Wire it with quick disconnects, that way you can winch from either end of the truck, and as long as you have a receiver drop hitch on the tail end of your rig? I can also put that winch on my trailer, and I have power q/d jumper like cable on the other end so even a buddy can use it on his truck.
I am building rock sliders on the bronco that will have a receiver tube in the middle, so I can side winch.
And I have now cut off the vertical mount receiver tube piece hanging down.Warn 8274 rebuild
Warn 8274 Winch Rebuild - Binder Bench
Warn Authorized Parts and Service Center for the M8274-50 Winch
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Thanks for the replies yall. I may try and find a junkyard bumper to cut the square hole in, so if I want to sell I still have the original. My truck is pretty close to original. That removable bumper does look pretty cool on that green and white 78+. I have a shop crane I could use to take it on and off pretty easily.
I used to have a compact tractor that had a front mount using pins a slot that acted as a hinge, and spring pins locked it from rotating. It was used to mount a snow plow. That got me to thinking maybe a snow plow-like attachment setup would keep me from having to mod my bumper? I live in the south so I don't have any plows to look at. I'll keep chewing on it.
Thanks again.
I used to have a compact tractor that had a front mount using pins a slot that acted as a hinge, and spring pins locked it from rotating. It was used to mount a snow plow. That got me to thinking maybe a snow plow-like attachment setup would keep me from having to mod my bumper? I live in the south so I don't have any plows to look at. I'll keep chewing on it.
Thanks again.
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That one on the green white truck is some handy work of a fellow FTE member.
earthquake68, is quite the fabricator that is Missouri located.
Ck out Proto Fab http://www.protofab4x4.com/products.php?ID=03
early F250 winch bumper ideas - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Here you go. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ox-bumper.html
earthquake68, is quite the fabricator that is Missouri located.
Ck out Proto Fab http://www.protofab4x4.com/products.php?ID=03
early F250 winch bumper ideas - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Here you go. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ox-bumper.html
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