Kain
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Winch install thread
- Thread starter Kain
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Mount it higher up
Kain
3/4 ton status
ok, will do
Do you have enough lead length to get it up hidden behind the grill or in the engine compartment?
Kain
3/4 ton status
ARRGG!!!! my 1/8 th inch steel that i had grew legs and walked away!!!!!!!
Was going to use it as a shield for my winch. I HATE THAT!!!!
Was going to use it as a shield for my winch. I HATE THAT!!!!
Kain
3/4 ton status
it will have to go behind the radiator on the crossmember there. I had to get bearings and seal for my rear axle. those and the new fluid cost me 70 bucks. that was going to be longer leads. i get a chance ill make it go on the fender.
ARRGG!!!! my 1/8 th inch steel that i had grew legs and walked away!!!!!!!
Was going to use it as a shield for my winch. I HATE THAT!!!!
Not much worse than a thief!
Kain
3/4 ton status
i have some diamond plate thats is aluminum ill use till i can replace it. its better than nothing
yeah, the leads kinda predict where it goes unless you feel like making your own
mine just sits on top of the winch in the A-Bomb cradle, not well protected but it's been fine so far
mine just sits on top of the winch in the A-Bomb cradle, not well protected but it's been fine so far
Kain
3/4 ton status
i plan on making longer ones in the future, just cant afford it right know
Kain
3/4 ton status
well went to my buds house and tried to drill holes in this plate and burnt 2 bits. before the first hole. and these bits are not cheap. and as you can see this is a mill type machine. i dont have a torch to cut holes in it so ill have to get me a different piece of steel. not happy about that. 
Kain
3/4 ton status
he said whatever it is its harder than the dies he uses to clamp the materials in
Kain
3/4 ton status
Have to put my install on hold for a couple of days
Kain
3/4 ton status
Going to try and torch it if that dont work ill order something of the internet
Kain
3/4 ton status
friend of mine brought me some steel plate that will work and we will reinforce in the morning.
And i got my warn hawse fairlead in today. don't see why so many people complained.
I decided to put it between the frame rails.I like how it wil be protected there. And it fits without cutting the rad suport. going to weld up the slots i cut to get it to fit and weld some ribs with angle iron to the bottom of the plate for strength in the morning and finish the install.
And i got my warn hawse fairlead in today. don't see why so many people complained.
I decided to put it between the frame rails.I like how it wil be protected there. And it fits without cutting the rad suport. going to weld up the slots i cut to get it to fit and weld some ribs with angle iron to the bottom of the plate for strength in the morning and finish the install.
Kain
3/4 ton status
well I have to finish the fairlead hole and ill have to buy longer leads they were not long enough to put where i wanted to but it is pretty well protected. ill get some more pics tomorrow. i am one tired dude.but i painted it flat black before putting the winch in and we welded the plate in place, and the winch in place. For extra bracing we welded on a piece of angle iron to the bottom of the plate. I will take more pics when i have it all done.
Ps by we i mean my friend Carey did the welding he is better at it than me.My welding ability is undiscovered.
Ps by we i mean my friend Carey did the welding he is better at it than me.My welding ability is undiscovered.
Kain
3/4 ton status
tested it before i bolted the bumper on just cause and it works. after i finish the fairlead hole ill tension the line like they say your saposed to do.
Keep your fingers out of the way and use the lanyard they sent or leather gloves
