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Thanks again rickf, I think I need to first get the winch opened and inspect the guts, verify the serial numbers to check specs for upgrade and service. Maybe the 8274 has the weaker motor or whatever. Appreciate the help rickf. What do you think?

Well my buddy wanted me to explain the welds properly. Do I know what they are, not really. We did lock the brakes. The winch will not do a static load pull. I guess that is where the snatch block comes in. Just for sheets and giggles, I'm not sensitive, but welcome all comments. Thats how I...

Yeah I hear ya, monies are tight if it were n't for my buddy letting me pay it off. Well would not have one.

Pics of the bolt setup I forgot to post.

Hey all, tested the setup on a 35 degree incline, using a rolling load. Nothing broke, not even a creak. Added two shackles for a snatch block. As per my welder/buddy, I must state that he used a 6011 rolling pass and 7018 filler for all the welds. Also include is a pic for the bolts installed...

Not yet, though will do the test this weekend. Will take a video and/or pics...great idea. Thanks

Installed an old 8K 8274 Warn winch with a total of 2 hours of service. Installed 4 grade 8 fastners on each side of the frame, 4 external G8 bolts, For a total of 12 G8 bolts. All the welds are 6011, with overlapping 7011 welds. Put a 2 inch receiver tube welded to the rear bumper with the same...