Sherpa Front mount winch pics

[fpchief]

Could I get some pics of Sherpa winches mounted? Front only and pics of the mount also. I really appreciate it.

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[davidb56]

Are you in a rush? I just got my Sherpa Stallion a few days ago, and am in the process of mounting it. Im putting it under and behind the bumper, with a mount plate 5 inches below the frame, and adding 2 inches on the front, to move the bumper out 2 inches. This will allow me to use some existing mount holes, and the shackle brackets will look stock.

 

[fpchief]

Are you in a rush? I just got my Sherpa Stallion a few days ago, and am in the process of mounting it. Im putting it under and behind the bumper, with a mount plate 5 inches below the frame, and adding 2 inches on the front, to move the bumper out 2 inches. This will allow me to use some existing mount holes, and the shackle brackets will look stock.

Nope. Not at all. I look forward to seeing your finished product!!

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[simp5782]

There are electric winch mounting pics for the sherpa and warn in the 5 ton mods section

Only difference is that the sherpa has to be mounted to pull against itself. The warns do not and have multiple setups. The sherpa has to sit offset in the frame to spool out in the center

 

[fpchief]

There are electric winch mounting pics for the sherpa and warn in the 5 ton mods section

Only difference is that the sherpa has to be mounted to pull against itself. The warns do not and have multiple setups. The sherpa has to sit offset in the frame to spool out in the center

Ok. I know some will cring by me saying this but thinking about taking PTO winch off. A friend really wants it and those Sherpa are pretty appealing being so easy to operate and so less moving parts. Will keep my bumper extensions though.

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[davidb56]

just center your mounting bolts on your plate and your spool will be centered. The drive motor side is longer, so make sure you have a minimum of 13" clearance from the centerline on the motor side.

 

[davidb56]

I extended my frame to move the bumper out 2 inches. This allows me to use the existing frame mount holes for the bumper and shackles, add a hole for the lower bumper bolt and keep the winch up at the elevation I need it for my use. The biggest PITA is drilling and welding all the spacers needed to allow the winch mount to unbolt without removing the bumper, and getting my snow plow mount in place. I could slap a bunch of heavy washers in between the gaps if I was in a hurry, but I got plenty of time before winter. famous last words..........

 

[davidb56]

as you can see, if you extend the bumper out another 2 1/2 inches, you could have the winch 3-4 inches higher up. That doesn't work for my app. It would work fine for recovery though.

 

[davidb56]

BTW. you have a PTO winch on already, so you don't need to extend your bumper.

 

[davidb56]

waiting for my circuit breaker to arrive. 24vdc draws half the amps as 12vdc FWI.

 

[fpchief]

waiting for my circuit breaker to arrive. 24vdc draws half the amps as 12vdc FWI.View attachment 766444

Looks clean. When convenient please send some snaps of the mount. This will work good on my M109 WO/W...

 

[Floridianson]

Ok. I know some will cring by me saying this but thinking about taking PTO winch off.

Maybe keep the PTO up front and Sherpa in the rear. I like the PTO for how much line it can carry. Also I would want to keep a front mount Sherpa out of harms way better and let the front bumper take the hit not the winch.

 

[davidb56]

the winch is protected by its 3/8 inch mount plate, and the separate 3/8 inch fairlead mount that is 2 inches in front of the bumper and winch. If you bend it, you have bigger problems. I'll post better pics later. BTW people that are thinking of a rear mount had better consider wire size to run it. On my dump truck, (12vdc)it is cost effective to run a separate battery and isolator next to the winch, rather than heavy welding/battery cables from the front battery. 24vdc does make the wire size smaller/cheaper, than 12vdc on a long run, but you had better do your calculations first.

 

[davidb56]

winch plate is 3/8 x 8". 9 inch wide would have been better. I built most of it before the winch arrived.

 

[fpchief]

winch plate is 3/8 x 8". 9 inch wide would have been better. I built most of it before the winch arrived. View attachment 766525View attachment 766526View attachment 766527

You have skills! Looks good.

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[fpchief]

Is that the 25k?

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[davidb56]

Is that the 25k?
yes. 25K Stallion. it was 1099$ with free shipping. No customs/duty fees are applied. It shipped TNT/Fedex......beware, the fedex driver will whine and you'll have to unload it for him because of the weight. It was packed real good, and if I wasn't home, it would have withstood him shoving it out the truck door.