Adding a winch to a WO/W truck

[The PIG Smith]

I've searched and I thought this would be a popular modification.
I found a few posts of adding a winch to a Deuce, but not to a 5 ton.

So, what is involved?
The obvious is obtaining the winch and mounts, bolting it onto the front of the truck...no biggie...just some wrench turning.

However, what about the PTO device that hangs off the transmission?
and the linkage/shifter?
and driveshaft?
I've not looked under a 5 ton in many years, so I have no idea what all involved under there.

Is it worth pay the extra several thousand $$$ for a W/W truck to begin with?
Can a winch be added to a WO/W truck on a budget?

Just how expensive are Winch Kits?

 

[eldgenb]

it probably would be worth waiting for a winch truck if yo do not already have one. You would have to obtain all of the things you mentioned to do it correct, pto, drive shaft, winch, bumper extensions, linkage, shifter etc. would be a direct bolt in if you did find it all.
that is more likely than not why you cannot find any threads about it.

 

[glcaines]

I would keep looking for a winch truck until you find a good deal.

 

[davidkroberts]

my buddy just added a 18K warn Electric 24V winch in his and it is a much much cleaner install than a stock PTO. That sucker sucks right up to the lower radiator support and mounted nicely

 

[gunboy1656]

I doubt it would be much more difficult of a job then on a deuce, but a bit heavier.

 

[Bighurt]

You don't mention what five ton model you are wanting to install a winch on. I only ask because the M820 never came with a winch however, it's possible to put one on it.

I would either find the truck I want with a winch or if I have a truck I like and want to add I'd find a junker and part it out.

Either way you are going to have to pay a bit for what you want.

 

[Squirt-Truck]

All good advice, it is roughly the same as the 2-1/2, just larger. The big deal is properly shimming the PTO to the transfer. It is all the "little pieces" that make it a pain.

 

[Csm Davis]

Adding a winch is not as easy as it sounds but can be done for me it would be worth it only if you are getting a truck that is hard to find with one already on it. Also I have added one to a few trucks and the linkage and pto are the hard parts.

 

[jet.van]

is the 24volt industrial warn winch strong enuff for the 5 ton??? they are expensive but should be a much easier install.. that my 2 cents.and id use the warn..

 

[1 Patriot-of-many]

my buddy just added a 18K warn Electric 24V winch in his and it is a much much cleaner install than a stock PTO. That sucker sucks right up to the lower radiator support and mounted nicely

Could you get some pics of the installation and post them please?
I have an A3, I want a winch on it eventually.

 

[CARNAC]

No matter if you have a 800 series or a 939 series 5 ton, I'd pass and either buy one with a winch OR install a civilian WARN winch. You should also have a full conversation with yourself about if/how much you would really use the winch. I've used my twice in 2 years and both times were winching trucks onto a trailer which I think using a snatch block and cable would have been just as effective. I had originally planned to use mine for lifting with an A frame but still am waiting to build the A frame.

 

[jcappeljr]

Its alot of work,I have done it quite a few times.I just put a winch on my M35a3,It took about 2 days to remove it and reinstall it.Its alot more work with a hyd winch.All the air lines,hyd lines and hyd pump and mounting bolts.

 

[fsearls92]

I know in my area a winch is pretty much worthless. There isn't anything to anchor to. Other than for looks I would never put one on my trucks.