Topic: Winch mounting (Read 768 times)

baz2236 · « **on:** December 23, 2007, 20:46:33 »

I am getting a little winch 4500lbs and need to some how mount it to the front I have seen these on the bay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Winch-Mounting-Plate-Heavy-duty-off-road-recovery_W0QQitemZ250199725863QQihZ015QQcategoryZ36632QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone used these before I am looking to mount it on top of the chassis rails get it welded in place and maybe beef the rail ends up a little bit as well.

Anyone with any ideas.

frosty · « **Reply #1 on:** December 24, 2007, 20:22:08 »

seen similar on an old wrecker i used to work with and did the job well enough.

mudpluggers · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2007, 01:16:40 »

Baz..make something you will get more satisfaction if you DIY :oops:

baz2236 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2007, 23:21:23 »

What sort of size / thicjness metal plating should i use.

mudpluggers · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2007, 16:16:20 »

just so happens i picked something up for mine today am i the garage all day tomorrow if you want to pop over for a look

Lincs niva · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2007, 18:55:07 »

I used 5mm plate on the winch mount i had on my niva.A bit over the top maybe but did the job..

Cheers Gav

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