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Toolman, I had originally planned to go this route. But after looking at my sketches, and studying the issue, I thought that fitting "C" channels inside the frame rails would be stronger than putting splice plates over butt ends. Tight fitting "C" channels will place the stress points inside...

Yes, it is quite oversized! But we had to come up with some way to move that monster around. The skateboard was just in my way most of the time and now it has a purpose in life!

Ty, I believe I know who you are talking about, and if its who I'm thinking, we've known them for several years. My brother is in the sheet metal/duct work business for a large company nearby. He gets my stuff from their scrap pile, and does my heavy welding projects. I sent him some drawings...

Miki, Nice install on that winch! I love that style of Warn winches. I believe that is the 8274 or very similar, but in a 24v version. I have the M18 model, which is more of a "in-line" version. Here it is, sitting on a skateboard, so I can move it around in the basement. My plan is to add...

Toolman, I'd be very interested in knowing how your winch install works out. The real concern I have is locating the remote, for a reasonable price. I like the ideaf of mounting the winch on the stock bumper for the reason you mentioned. Please keep me in the loop. Pictures would be great !!!

Bringing an old thread back to life, with some new questions... This afternoon, I made a very good deal on a Warn M18 (24v, 18,000 lb. winch). Looks almost brand new, and the cable does not look like it has been unwound past the top layer. It's missing the remote control, but does have the...