2nd Gen Winch Mount

91FREERUNNER · 12-11-2008, 10:21 AM

Just wondering how people have mounted winches without spending alot of $$$$$$$$$ I have a stock bumper with the pro comp prorunner bar and was thinking of maybe taking the bumper off and tying into the frame some how anyone done anything like this?

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89silverpu · 12-11-2008, 11:11 AM

If you mean trying to make the procomp bumper capable of supporting a winch that is not going to happen. You need more beef on a bumper than that puny light holder to mount a winch.

Matt16 · 12-11-2008, 12:57 PM

Maybe something like this. No you can't convert your light bar to a winch mount.

space-junk · 12-12-2008, 02:51 AM

is that a landcruiser??

titus · 12-12-2008, 06:01 AM

here's mine, the bumper is from Daves Offroad he used the trailgear winch plate.

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CanTheWhales · 12-12-2008, 06:56 AM

The TG winchplate alone would be stronger than the pro-comp lightbar.

wii_tarded · 12-12-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by titus

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Love the zipties on the turn signals.

titus · 12-12-2008, 09:19 AM

Thanks, they're also pluged in through the wheel well

dotcom · 12-12-2008, 09:24 AM

her is mine using a universal winch mounting plate bolted to the crossmember and then reenforced with some steel strap welded to the winch plate and bolted to the frame underneath.

this is my solution until i can get a new bumper with integrated winch plate.

91FREERUNNER · 12-13-2008, 01:49 PM

I didnt want to make the light bar the mount but maybe tie into it I think im going to just get the TG winch mount nice and simple

bigt · 12-13-2008, 03:38 PM

www.addictedoffroad.com
is having a crazy sale right now 325 for winch bumper no stinger
check it out
he is a great guy!

Cyberman · 12-14-2008, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dotcom

her is mine using a universal winch mounting plate bolted to the crossmember and then reenforced with some steel strap welded to the winch plate and bolted to the frame underneath.

this is my solution until i can get a new bumper with integrated winch plate.

That seems like a simple enough solution. What are those blocks above the mount for (bolted to the bumper)?

James Dean · 12-14-2008, 06:27 AM

I made a receiver mount so I could move my wench cradle or other accessories to be in the front or rear. I know it's overkill but it's attatched at all 10 locations in the frame. I also added a tranny cooler because this blocks the lower tank of the radiator where the stock cooler is. I normally just keep a tow link in it, except for when I go wheelin. Last pic shows with my bumpers powder coated hammertone black and cleared.

91FREERUNNER · 12-14-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bigt

www.addictedoffroad.com
is having a crazy sale right now 325 for winch bumper no stinger
check it out
he is a great guy!

Trust me if I had the cash I'd be all over that bumper lol i love it But dont have the pockets for that....just gunna go with the TG mount

Cyberman · 12-14-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by James Dean

I made a receiver mount so I could move my wench cradle or other accessories to be in the front or rear. I know it's overkill but it's attatched at all 10 locations in the frame.

You made that? You wanna make another one (lol)? I didn't think of using a receiver winch cradle.

91FREERUNNER · 12-14-2008, 07:43 PM

that thing is sweet trailgear sells something similar check it out http://www.trail-gear.com/toy-bumper.html has the winch mount and reicever

dotcom · 12-14-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberman

That seems like a simple enough solution. What are those blocks above the mount for (bolted to the bumper)?

high lift jack mount and k/c light mount. once i get the lights on ill post another pic.

olharleyman · 12-14-2008, 09:26 PM

This is what I built using the JAMES DEAN DESIGN maybe a bit of over kill it's made of cold rolled 1/4 plate steel hoping to have to replace the truck before the bumper lol.

The roller and hitch are off center a bit to center the winch cable to the middle.

I also got a couple spring clips I guess is what you call them to mount on the fairlead rollers and the licence plate covers the fairlead rollers.

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89silverpu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vacaville/Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA/ UNLV (Las Vegas), NV Posts: 1,689	If you mean trying to make the procomp bumper capable of supporting a winch that is not going to happen. You need more beef on a bumper than that puny light holder to mount a winch. __________________ '89 Beater Jeep Eater in progress 4.88's, TRD e-locker, Dual Cases, 33's, Armored, Tread Lightly Mixchallenge.info

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bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,200	www.addictedoffroad.com is having a crazy sale right now 325 for winch bumper no stinger check it out he is a great guy! __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

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James Dean Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 582	I made a receiver mount so I could move my wench cradle or other accessories to be in the front or rear. I know it's overkill but it's attatched at all 10 locations in the frame. I also added a tranny cooler because this blocks the lower tank of the radiator where the stock cooler is. I normally just keep a tow link in it, except for when I go wheelin. Last pic shows with my bumpers powder coated hammertone black and cleared. __________________ Custom painter and Toyota Stripe and decal supplier. http://jamesdeancreations.com Custom Safari and Crawlin accessories. http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/4runner_project.htm

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olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,291	This is what I built using the JAMES DEAN DESIGN maybe a bit of over kill it's made of cold rolled 1/4 plate steel hoping to have to replace the truck before the bumper lol. The roller and hitch are off center a bit to center the winch cable to the middle. I also got a couple spring clips I guess is what you call them to mount on the fairlead rollers and the licence plate covers the fairlead rollers. __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq. Last edited by olharleyman; 12-14-2008 at 09:34 PM.

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12-12-2008, 06:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
titus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 11	here's mine, the bumper is from Daves Offroad he used the trailgear winch plate. [/IMG]

12-12-2008, 06:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
CanTheWhales Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pineapple County Posts: 185	The TG winchplate alone would be stronger than the pro-comp lightbar.

12-12-2008, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
titus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 11	Thanks, they're also pluged in through the wheel well

12-12-2008, 09:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
dotcom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 40	her is mine using a universal winch mounting plate bolted to the crossmember and then reenforced with some steel strap welded to the winch plate and bolted to the frame underneath. this is my solution until i can get a new bumper with integrated winch plate.

12-13-2008, 01:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
91FREERUNNER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 117	I didnt want to make the light bar the mount but maybe tie into it I think im going to just get the TG winch mount nice and simple

12-14-2008, 07:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
91FREERUNNER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 117	that thing is sweet trailgear sells something similar check it out http://www.trail-gear.com/toy-bumper.html has the winch mount and reicever

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