Winch Mounting?
#1
Winch Mounting?
I plan on getting a smittybilt 8000lb winch in the near future and I was wondering how you guys think i should mount it up. I have a front hitch and i found this to hold the winch itself
all it says is 9000lb weight capacity but it doesn't say anything about the thickness, just says "welded carbon steel construction". I'd like to have something that incorporates teh front hitch because i'd like to take it off when I know I won't be using it for a long time.
Any ideas or suggestions?
all it says is 9000lb weight capacity but it doesn't say anything about the thickness, just says "welded carbon steel construction". I'd like to have something that incorporates teh front hitch because i'd like to take it off when I know I won't be using it for a long time.
Any ideas or suggestions?
#2
I wouldn't cheap out on junk built overseas with inferior steel. If I was buying it, I'd try to get one from a US manufacturer.
Make sure your hitch pin is capable of holding that and it won't shear under 9000lb+ loads. Remember, you might need to use a snatchblock in the future for heavier loads and you'll want to have a pin that'll hold up to that weight. A rear reciever shackle is necessary as well. You'll find yourself having to anchor your truck to trees behind you almost every time.
GB :)
Make sure your hitch pin is capable of holding that and it won't shear under 9000lb+ loads. Remember, you might need to use a snatchblock in the future for heavier loads and you'll want to have a pin that'll hold up to that weight. A rear reciever shackle is necessary as well. You'll find yourself having to anchor your truck to trees behind you almost every time.
GB :)
#3
I wouldn't cheap out on junk built overseas with inferior steel. If I was buying it, I'd try to get one from a US manufacturer.
Make sure your hitch pin is capable of holding that and it won't shear under 9000lb+ loads. Remember, you might need to use a snatchblock in the future for heavier loads and you'll want to have a pin that'll hold up to that weight. A rear reciever shackle is necessary as well. You'll find yourself having to anchor your truck to trees behind you almost every time.
GB :)
Make sure your hitch pin is capable of holding that and it won't shear under 9000lb+ loads. Remember, you might need to use a snatchblock in the future for heavier loads and you'll want to have a pin that'll hold up to that weight. A rear reciever shackle is necessary as well. You'll find yourself having to anchor your truck to trees behind you almost every time.
GB :)
edit: i see some "promark offroad" ones on ebay but it doesn't say where its made
http://www.promarkoffroad.com/winch-...nch-mount.html
Last edited by 99offroadrngr; 12-29-2010 at 11:33 PM.
#4
I finally bit the bullet and bought a Superwinch. It was well worth it. Maybe not American made, but even Warn sources a lot of their components from overseas.
I'd have a look on some offroad sites and see if anyone offers anything that's actually built here. It may be impossible to find anything that's actually American made?
Having handles might be nice too?
This one looks nice but may still be built overseas and is probably really expensive no matter where you buy it: Warn Industries - Mounting Systems: Multi-Mount Winch Mounting System
This one is ****! Pro Armor A040200 Universal Trailer Hitch Multi-Mount
Hidden Hitch 6495 - Hidden Hitch Front Winch Mount Receiver Plate - Quadratec
Surplus Center - HITCH RECEIVER PORTABLE WINCH MOUNT
Reese 6495 Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Winch Mounting Plate
As for connecting the winch, I went with some quick disconnects used for stick welding cables. They work GREAT and you know they'll handle some serious amperage draw.
You'll also want a short chain for hooking under a vehicle. Say about 2 to 3 feet long with hooks. Or a choker chain.
Then if you're going with a cable winch, you'll want some sort of cable blanket or possibly have someone make one for you with pockets in it for rocks/etc.. For your tougher pulls..
GB :)
I'd have a look on some offroad sites and see if anyone offers anything that's actually built here. It may be impossible to find anything that's actually American made?
Having handles might be nice too?
This one looks nice but may still be built overseas and is probably really expensive no matter where you buy it: Warn Industries - Mounting Systems: Multi-Mount Winch Mounting System
This one is ****! Pro Armor A040200 Universal Trailer Hitch Multi-Mount
Hidden Hitch 6495 - Hidden Hitch Front Winch Mount Receiver Plate - Quadratec
Surplus Center - HITCH RECEIVER PORTABLE WINCH MOUNT
Reese 6495 Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Winch Mounting Plate
As for connecting the winch, I went with some quick disconnects used for stick welding cables. They work GREAT and you know they'll handle some serious amperage draw.
You'll also want a short chain for hooking under a vehicle. Say about 2 to 3 feet long with hooks. Or a choker chain.
Then if you're going with a cable winch, you'll want some sort of cable blanket or possibly have someone make one for you with pockets in it for rocks/etc.. For your tougher pulls..
GB :)
#5
sweet, thanks. Ill probably go with the Hidden Hitch one since I'll still be able to put my receiver with shackle on the front of it. As for the winch itself, I won't be in situations that ill need a whole lot of power even the HF one got good reviews but thats just too low haha
if i was going to spend the large sum of money i'd definitely like to have a mile marker but they're $$$ lol
if i was going to spend the large sum of money i'd definitely like to have a mile marker but they're $$$ lol
#6
When owning a winch, the thing is EVERYONE will want pulled out. You'll get calls from your idiot buddies at 2am. You'll have people flagging you down in winter. The list goes on. I'm too nice to say no usually. Maybe you'll fare better then I...
I'm super happy with my Superwinch. The first pull I did with it was pulling trees out of the ground while anchored to my buddies truck. It hardly made a noise in protest, and didn't slow down very much at all, if any. GREAT investment. lol
GB :)
I'm super happy with my Superwinch. The first pull I did with it was pulling trees out of the ground while anchored to my buddies truck. It hardly made a noise in protest, and didn't slow down very much at all, if any. GREAT investment. lol
GB :)
#7
When owning a winch, the thing is EVERYONE will want pulled out. You'll get calls from your idiot buddies at 2am. You'll have people flagging you down in winter. The list goes on. I'm too nice to say no usually. Maybe you'll fare better then I...
I'm super happy with my Superwinch. The first pull I did with it was pulling trees out of the ground while anchored to my buddies truck. It hardly made a noise in protest, and didn't slow down very much at all, if any. GREAT investment. lol
GB :)
I'm super happy with my Superwinch. The first pull I did with it was pulling trees out of the ground while anchored to my buddies truck. It hardly made a noise in protest, and didn't slow down very much at all, if any. GREAT investment. lol
GB :)
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