new removable winch setup

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...6/fcb7343b.jpg

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OK, Dave, let's go get stuck! :D

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'01 Proton # 1416

That is sweet!!

SWEET!:D Now spill the beans. Where did you get it? How much? And what's the torque of the wench. Peace and happy driving.

How well is that attached? To the frame? (The reciever i mean.)

some specs

This is the only 'behind the cladding' shot I have.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...5/fcb4ef5f.jpg

I had a 3/8" steel plate fabricated with holes to match the holes in the hitch plate. I then used 4 grade 8 bolts (2@ 1/2", 2@ 3/8") to sandwich the two together, clamping it onto the front push bar behind the cladding. I'm going to add a fifth bolt (1/4" grade 8 - shear strength: 4400lbs.) through the bar to keep the whole thing from twisting while the winch is use, although the four existing bolts have really snugged the unit in place.
Unfortunately, I have to remove the grill (three screws and four 10mm bolts) to get to the hitch pin. I could get a 6" hitch extension, but that would add strain and decrease strength, and I probably won't use it that often. (fingers crossed)

WARN M6000SDP - $540
CLASS 3 hitch - $29
3/8" plate - $50
nuts + bolts - $20

I'll head over to the jobsite this weekend and try it out. There should be plenty of ice and rain so I should be able to get myself stuck real good! I'll let you know.

Brian