Looks easy and fast. I think we need to get in the business of making these things. $50 of steel and sell it for $175Originally Posted by KrazyKarl02
Looks easy and fast. I think we need to get in the business of making these things. $50 of steel and sell it for $175
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that was some deep ****
Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
if you were stuck (like today) and double lined it how would that work? looks like it attaches to the tow hook area. 9k winch doubled = 18k. I guess don't stand to close to the front. Still say you need a 10k plus for that truck.
Last edited by Graystroke; 10-04-2009 at 11:53 PM.
The mounts that Doug posted are only rated for 9k, but as you ran the line back to another spot on the frame and not the hitch mount or winch mount you should only see the pressure the winch pulls. I agree that it really needs a big 12k+ winch, but I believe he already knows that.
I agree that it really needs a big 12k+ winch, but I believe he already knows that.
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look at the title.
well the mount he just posted is only rated for 9k. why have a 12k winch mounted to a 9k mount?
whats the trailer hitch on the back rated for? We sure pulled him out with that yesterday.
looked like mount was tied into tow hook mounts. which is essentially the same as the mount
another thing about a quick mount vs bumper: quick mount has just a pin holding it. I guess that's enough for 9k. wonder about the stress on the frame ends w/ just two bolts for a double pull.
I don't know about other bumpers but my ARB has 6 bolts in double shear and that is on a boxed frame. It is rated for 10k winch.
Last edited by Graystroke; 10-05-2009 at 09:58 AM.
So I think I will take a stab at making one of these. I was just going to buy the $173 one, but I have some extra receiver size tube laying around. Plus I ahve the welder and need to use the new plasma cutter. So I am thinking of basically copying the drawtite design, but making it a little beefier, I mean they are only using 4 - 1/2" bolts. I will also make a little reciever/license plate mount.
Something I am unsure of is, do you put the pin inside the bumper (Location A) or outside the bumper (location B). Inside the bumper could be a real pain in the ass to get to. Location B might cause me to have a 3 or 4" nub sticking out the front of my truck. Thoughts?
I was talking to Jones and he mentioned possibly making an "H" shaped one, but I do not know if there is enough room.
-Karl
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A 2" ball is usually only rated at 5000 lbs, my rear hitch is like 6000 lbs, but I sure pull some **** with it. My opinion is that those things have to be made to take all kinds of dynamic loads when you are pulling them on the highway at 90...err I mean 45, yeah, thats a safe speed. I think for this they generally hold up pretty well.
-Karl
2006 Chevy K3500 4X4 - No J.B. Weld on it yet!
1982 thru 94 F-Series "The Klogger" AKA Transport on the road, on the trail, or on the trailer!
1965 Chevelle
1975 Corvette
I would do the pin outside the bumper. If you sank the front end it would be impossible to get under the truck to pull the pin/put it back in.
I think that design is fine for what you are wanting it for, you're not winching your truck up a mountain, just maybe once a year or two when you have a couple too many miller lite gatorades in the stand
Last edited by jerryg79; 10-05-2009 at 11:23 AM.
inside would be cleaner... but outside would make more useful sence... I would go outside
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I don't know what winch you're planning on using, but I would strongly consider a 10k or stronger winch for this truck. Just a thought
Good point, does anyone have an opinion on this? I wish it was as simple as looking at the top of the pageI don't know what winch you're planning on using, but I would strongly consider a 10k or stronger winch for this truck. Just a thought
-Karl
2006 Chevy K3500 4X4 - No J.B. Weld on it yet!
1982 thru 94 F-Series "The Klogger" AKA Transport on the road, on the trail, or on the trailer!
1965 Chevelle
1975 Corvette
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