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Winch Bumper

Discussion in 'Winches' started by termin8ed, Feb 10, 2020.

  1. Feb 10, 2020
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    Warn 8274 Winch Mount

    Starting it off with this mountimg plate. Looking to get a piece of steel tomorrow for the bumper. I bent the origonal 2 years ago and need something better to attach tow bar onto also.

    Need to quit stalling and get moving so its ready for the spring
     
  2. Feb 10, 2020
    jeeper50

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    I used a piece of 4 channel for my bumper. The mount plate looks great I wish I would have had that option, saves time
     
  3. Feb 10, 2020
    termin8ed

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    Somebody posted the link somewhere else on the site. I just finally got around to ordering it:D
    Hoping to find some rectangular tube stock about the same size as the stock crossmember.
     
  4. Feb 10, 2020
    Twin2

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    rectangular tubing you say
    home made bumper . same as rear too
    winch bumper - Copy.JPG
    but some guys don't like the high mount
    I myself never had a cooling problem
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2020
    termin8ed

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    Im going to try my best to drop it down as far as i can
     
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  6. Feb 11, 2020
    termin8ed

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    [​IMG]

    4x2", 1/8" thick
    Picked up a piece of 1/4" plate also. Once i get the mount plate and figure out a plan ill get some more bits and pieces
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2020
    zongumer

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    Winch is a good choice.
     
  8. Feb 19, 2020
    termin8ed

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    Mounting plate shipping out today so now i need to get a chop saw from my dad and ill be good to go
     
  9. Feb 23, 2020
    termin8ed

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    No work yet but did do some measuring. I have enough room between the right frame rail and saginaw box to drop it down like i want. Ill have the fairlead coming thru the bumper.
    I already boxed both frame sections up to the radiator crossmember when i did the ps install. Plan is to attach the bumper with brackets to the frame. So the back of the new bumper will be where the front of the old one is now. That'll give me another 1.5" between grill and bumper. I wouldnt call it tight, but i havent had to get my fingers in there yet:D

    On a side note, when you box the frame in for ps upgrade, leave some kind of room or weld in cage nuts so you can remove said front bumper more easily:whistle:
    I have to cut the bolts holding it on now and will be doing some sort of welded on cage nut for the new one.
     
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  10. Mar 6, 2020
    termin8ed

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    Old vs new
     
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  11. Mar 9, 2020
    jeeper50

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    I used two pieces of 1"x 2" .090 wall steel tubing to shim out my bumper from it's normal position for more winch clearance. Original bolt holds it place sandwiched between the frame and bumper
     
  12. Mar 19, 2020
    termin8ed

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    All my C-clamps are awol at the moment.

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  13. Mar 22, 2020
    termin8ed

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    A little more progress today. Figured out where the mounting plate will go and held the winch in place just long enough to make sure there was enough clearance all around. Should have about an inch on either side and 1 1/2-2" in the back.

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  14. Mar 22, 2020
    Buildflycrash

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    Exactly what I have...

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    Now also with winch.

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  15. Mar 24, 2020
    duffer

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    Looking good. When I rebuilt the latest version for the 3B, to get the holes straight though both sides of the boxed bumper, I drilled a 7/16-14's bolt for a 1/4" pilot hole and had the winch mounting (both the 8274 and earlier Belleview/Warn) laid out on a 1/2" steel plate with all the holes tapped for the same 7/16-14 threads. I then clamped the plate up and drilled all the pilot holes. Maybe too much work but it produced very accurate results. If you were closer, I would lend you that apparatus. You could also trim some off the top of that mounting plate to reduce weight and air obstruction. I am also mounting the 8274 controller box remote from the motor.

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    And I too am a big believer in mounting front winches as low as possible without getting into clearance issues with steering components or boulders. The higher the mounting, the more you end up fighting yourself pulling out of mud holes, not to mention more air restriction to the radiator.
     
  16. Mar 24, 2020
    termin8ed

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    I plan to trim that plate down a bit too(y)
     
  17. Apr 3, 2020
    termin8ed

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    More progress. Was able to stop by work and grab my drill bit set and 2 step bits i have(y). Those work great in the drillpress

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    Got some 1/2" id x 1" od tubing. Welded in one tube and need to get the other later. Drilled the hole out to 3/4" and welded one side so it stays in place.
     
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  18. Apr 3, 2020
    Twin2

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    are you planing to weld some sort of tubing in fairhead hole
     
  19. Apr 3, 2020
    termin8ed

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    Yes. Thats the 1/2" tubing. I have one welded in now and still need to get the 2nd one in.

    If you really zoom in on the picture you can see it in the bumper-left side
     
  20. Apr 5, 2020
    termin8ed

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    More progress today. Bolt holes are reinforced with tubing. Fairlead hole is filled in so the bumper won't fill up with junk.

    Just need to trim the mount plate and weld it on tomorrow hopefully

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