I want to have some steel bent. I think 1/4 " is enough to hold it. How high should I make the front and back fornt the winch plate? Anyone made one? 29.5 outside of framerail to framerail. Then just drill for 4 grade 8 bolts and Warn pattern and bolt it on. Any help? anyone have any CAD drawings to make it easier?

Call or email Warn. Their number is 800-543-9276 and ask them to fax you a plate diagram for the winch you are mounting.

I used 3/16 with a few gussets and it mine has held for a couple of years. 1/4 should be fine to overkill.

As for plans, put holes where you need them. :D

Or get a piece of angle iron, like 8-10 by 4 (or whatever) and mount that sucker. Take the plasma cutter and cut a 'notch' for the winch line. Drill some holes to mount the winch.

here is mine I made a cardboard jig of how I wanted it then cut it out with the plasma cutter and welded it up, 3/8" is what I used good luck!!

Originally posted by gna
I want to have some steel bent. I think 1/4 " is enough to hold it. How high should I make the front and back fornt the winch plate? Anyone made one? 29.5 outside of framerail to framerail. Then just drill for 4 grade 8 bolts and Warn pattern and bolt it on. Any help? anyone have any CAD drawings to make it easier?

Grade 8's??
I feel much safer with my Grade 12's:D
;)Come on the board is slow this week, we need a good laugh, or atleast I do!

Originally posted by B.A.R.K


Grade 8's??
I feel much safer with my Grade 12's:D
;)Come on the board is slow this week, we need a good laugh, or atleast I do!


Man, your winch body is only made out of pot metal. What do you want to give first, your bolts or your winch body?

Easy decision for me, bolts are cheap.....

Originally posted by B.A.R.K


Grade 8's??
I feel much safer with my Grade 12's:D
;)Come on the board is slow this week, we need a good laugh, or atleast I do!


Safer with Grade 12??? Grade 12 is not very strong for shear stresses.

Originally posted by Limerick



Safer with Grade 12??? Grade 12 is not very strong for shear stresses.


:cough: bullshit :cough:


:cow:

gna---I have fabbed up all of my winch mounts to date and a few basic rules apply. Make it a rigid mount and bolt it at least grade 5 in a half-inch version bolt. If this is going on the front of a Jeep, then 1/4" C channel stuff is just fine.....1/4" flat-stock, by itself, will flex too much under actual winching conditions.

Ill post pics of the best way to do it tomorrow. No worries B.

Originally posted by B.A.R.K


Grade 8's??
I feel much safer with my Grade 12's:D
;)Come on the board is slow this week, we need a good laugh, or atleast I do!

:laughing: :laughing: ;)


I used 1/4" plate all around with my receiver mount setup, and I didn't have any trouble with flex. It's gusseted with triangles. Sorry I don't have a pic.