Winch Mount

[patrickfoley1]

Has anyone tried to mount a:
8000# Pound lb 12V DC Motor WARN Winch 38631 M8274-50
on the front of a Series IIA?

[alaskajosh]

8000# Pound lb 12V DC Motor WARN Winch 38631 M8274-50 have been been successfully mounted on several Series IIAs ;)

Was your question regarding the appropriateness of of the 8000# Pound lb 12V DC Motor WARN Winch 38631 M8274-50 for the Series IIA? Or how to fabricate, or acquire, the necessary plate/bumper?

[leafsprung]

http://www.pangolin4x4.com/pangolin4x4/products/bumpers/chucksbumper.jpg

[gambrinus]

I can speak from experience, the bumper shown in LeafSprung's Photo are AMAZING. Best bumper I've seen for mounting a 8274 to a Series rig.

[NickDawson]

Not exactly your winch, but I did just mount a Warn on my III using this mount: http://amzn.to/ch1BVW

I'd love to move up to a Pangolin bumper some day, but in the mean time, I pulled the stock-ish bumper off the front of my III. That mount lined up exactly with the bolt holes on the frame horns so I got some longer bolts and sandwiched the mount b/t the bumper and the horns. So far it has worked quite well.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4803520578_22f17b96d8.jpg

[scott]

i like leaf's but nick's allows for hand crank usage. i would just hit that black mount with some cold galvy

[alaskajosh]

Are you sure that Ike's precludes the use of the hand crank? I wouldn't be surprised if you could still get it through the fairlead and under the winch spool. Anybody know?

Edit: I went out and looked at my 8247 and agree that's it not likely that the hank crank could be used through the fairlead.

[leafsprung]

you can mount the winch as pictured and utilize the hand crank. The bumper shown does not have the crank hole though.

-Ike

[galen216]

Nick's mount won't work for an 8274 because it needs a foot forward mount. I have a universal Warn mount that is foot forward. I can get the hand crank in but it is tight against the mount and you are likely to bust your knuckles.

[NickDawson]

Nick's mount won't work for an 8274 because it needs a foot forward mount.

Wonder if this one would work?
http://amzn.to/apI7vP

[gambrinus]

It hasn't been mentioned, but the bumper with winch mount that Ike sells is WAY WAY thicker than the stock bumper... ie you can actually hit things without bending your bumper..;)

[galen216]

Wonder if this one would work?
http://amzn.to/apI7vP

That picture isn't correct but pretty sure that is what I have.

And as mentioned Ike's bumper is stronger, mine driver's side is folded in with a crease and has had to be pulled out several times. Some day I'll call Ike....

[JimCT]

One I built for our ambulance. All tied into the frame, above and below, and can still use the hand crank

[JimCT]

Just remember the energy from hitting something goes somewhere. Too stiff a bumper and you end up bending the frame. I think rover knew what they were doing.

[alaskajosh]

Just remember the energy from hitting something goes somewhere.

Into the Prius :thumb-up:

[leafsprung]

Just remember the energy from hitting something goes somewhere. Too stiff a bumper and you end up bending the frame.

It can be substantially thicker and still bend before the frame.


I think rover knew what they were doing.

they might have, but production vehicles are the result of engineers AND accountants . . .the stock bumper, just like the retention of the ten spline axle, deletion of galvanizing on the chassis and door frames and many other features was a cost cutting measure. FWIW a HD bumper produced by Mayflower Winches (later fairey winches ltd) was an approved rover accessory.

[LR Max]

Get a full bumper replacement. That is what I did and there are so many benefits it is worth it. I know there are numerous ones available out there so plenty to choose from.

I'll plug for ARB. I've got a defender ARB on the front of my 109. It is :thumb-up:

[txffjim]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zsPiNG28sLA/S2OtJ1XvtxI/AAAAAAAAAFk/YvpI8aN1G10/s320/122508+bumper+(2).jpg
Built mine to look like the original with a setback for the roller.
No hand crank provision though.

[JimCT]

I do not know how you set the valves without the hand crank, it makes it so much easier. If at all possible figure a way to mount the winch and still use the hand crank. And you can start your rover with the handle if you have to, not a bad back-up.