like the simple yet effectice clevis mounts. kinda cucv style
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Hidden Winch/Better Approach Angle
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k2-k5
1/2 ton status
VT... Damn you are good.
The only I might do differently is hide the fairlead behind the bumper and use the license plate to cover the hole.
The only I might do differently is hide the fairlead behind the bumper and use the license plate to cover the hole.
Yukon Jack
1/2 ton status
That just screams beefie!
k2-k5 said:
Yup coulda' done it that way but I was going for the subtle 'beefie' look as YJ put it.
RGV72BLAZER
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sweet!...i'm refering to the dent on the fender 
swyfor5
Registered Member
Wow, vt that setup is looking awesome! Can't wait to see it when it's done. I agree, you dont want a cow catcher on the frt. to interfere with the angles. Plus your idea looks more stock with attitude! Any idea how much the winch weighs?
Weighs?
All that's currently there is the stock bumper but plans are to do a tube reinforcement behind it tied into the frame.
In the end I'll be saving (guessing) around 60/70lbs from what I took off.
Between the bumper and the new rock sliders I bet I've lightened the blazer by at least 150lbs.
All that's currently there is the stock bumper but plans are to do a tube reinforcement behind it tied into the frame.
In the end I'll be saving (guessing) around 60/70lbs from what I took off.
Between the bumper and the new rock sliders I bet I've lightened the blazer by at least 150lbs.
swyfor5
Registered Member
Cool, keep up the good work, vt. That rig is really looking good. Thank's.
Beefed up behind the bumper by building a tube structure from .094 DOM.
Feelin' better about bouncing off the rocks now.
Feelin' better about bouncing off the rocks now.
Hi,
Do you have any more pictures of how the winch fits up under the radiator support core? I never even thought of mounting the winch that way, instead of with the bolts pointing down, but damnt that is a great idea...
Do you have any more pictures of how the winch fits up under the radiator support core? I never even thought of mounting the winch that way, instead of with the bolts pointing down, but damnt that is a great idea...
noahrob said:
Don't have any more, posted em all.
The pics posted pretty much show it all, not much more involved than what you can see.
I have to say that is the best winch mount thread I've seen. If you dont mind I'll copy it! (some of it) Right now I have a big bugger hanging out on the front of my K5, hung on with 6" angle iron, waiting to either catch my kids head, my arm, or some sue happy neighbor.
Did you have to cut much of the radiator and grill supports?
Where on your winch is the remote connector? Mine (cheap, not Warn) is on the top near the lever, I may not need to clock mine and the plug in is just above that.
Did you have to cut much of the radiator and grill supports?
Where on your winch is the remote connector? Mine (cheap, not Warn) is on the top near the lever, I may not need to clock mine and the plug in is just above that.
NV_K5 said:
Didn't cut any of the grill or rad support.
Did have to clock the in/out lever though.
Control hook-up is in the rear (used to be the top) so I just made up the wire permanent and mounted a switch on the dash.
I took the lead from you, thanks for the original post, it helped a lot...
noahrob said:
NICE!
One of the best mods I've done to date, enjoy your new/improved approach angle.
Thanks for the post.
No tengo bumper...I am going to leave it just like that, maybe add a stinger, but that's about it..
I love your inner bumper framework- that is a dang good idea!
IGOR said:
Found out it was well worth doing the last trip out, beat the crap out of it more than a few times and it seamed to stay in the original location even...
Randy92782
1 ton status
probably the best hidden winch i have seen yet. my plans exactly
