Please post pics of this set up on a Cruiser if you have any. Thanks,

Jeff

Why are you worried about this? Shouldn't you be working on your 1/4 ellip so we can learn from your mistakes, er....learn from your experiences?


I extended my frame rails by 1" and mounted a 3"x4"x1/4" box tube bumper to the end for a previous suspensin setup. I ended up sinking my 8274 between the frame rails and into the bumper. I macihined out the openings for the cable and I welded a 1/4" thick plate behind the bumper to use as my mount. I think the 3"x4" bumper is a little too big for the front, but I did not want to hang my spring hangers off the front of the bumper. Oh well. I wish I would have used 2"x4" box tube instead.

http://www.off-road.com/~estegall/tech/steeringtech/P2130003.JPG

This is a Specter replacement heavy duty bumper, cut even with the mounting brackets. So it is like a 4" channel of 1/4 steel. All the mounting holes are drilled out to 1/2". Anyway I took a piece of 1/4" plate and cut it to mount the winch to it, using a hole saw to make the corner openings for the cable, then connected them with a sawzall. Did the same for the bumper where the fairlead is. Much cleaner than my torch skills. I welded the nuts for the fairlead inside the bumper cavity before adding the mounting plate, for easier removal and replacement.

The bumper was gussetted inside where the plate would be welded to it. Then the plate was welded to the bumper. Not unlike the con fer winch bumper, just heavier. The plate has a decal on it in the pic.

I should have raised the whole works up so the fairlead is above the bumper and set back. It gets beat up pretty bad. You might be able to see the bolts and nuts replacing the stock pins and circlips on the outer rollers. I could snap a few close ups if that would help.

rogy made it, similar to something i saw on a J@@p site. works great! jIMMy

It came with the huge, rock finding, big ass bumper.
Ross

he asked 4 me:rasta: ...we figured sumthin out. gonna finish it up in a bit here..but got the jist of it down. ill take pics maybe tomorow if im bored..thanks though guys!

mine

I have a Can-ferr front bumper that is made for the 8274. I just sold the winch now the bumper is up for grabs. It is near new. It sounds like you want more than that but I thought that I would mention it.

Here's how I mounted it on an FJ55 with a Butch-Built (http://www.butchbuilt.com) front bumper.

http://www.birfield.com/~morgan/tech/8274_mounting_bolts/img_1378-640x480.jpg

Morgan

CCOT bought out all the old Con Fer stuff for FJ's they could get their hands on and now they are making thier own version of the 8274 c-channel bumper. They are doing a shorty model too.

It will be like $75 bucks ans is super stout....saw one the other day when I was browsing around

Responding to this post from today, doing my best to keep things neat and tidy...

8274 mounting idea's

Got a 8274 on the front of your cruiser... post a pic, looking for some idea's.

Good news: Finally got a 8274
Bad news: When the hell will I have time & place to MAKE something?

Looking for idea's on the mounting that sucker and to get to work with it.

(Also thinking of mounting up a 2" rcvr hitch so I can mount it on the back of the Crew Cab... ya, time to pull more friggin' cedar trees... and raise walls in the few months)

Anyone who recently bought a 8274... did it come with a mounting plate? Oddly enough there was PART of a mounting kit for a J**p in with my 8274. Double the frame adapters (two sets of right and left frame mounts), but NO mounting plate for the 8274. Odd, really odd, as I didn't expect a mounting kit with it... but am wondering if it was misboxed?

Tom


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Here's mine, compliments of Lance Williams.

TJK

Nice, Todd!

Morgan

Thanks! All credit to Lance though, he took my vague ideas and his knowledge of where the bumper would be banged into rocks (Tellico mostly) and built an extremely solid, very economical bumper for me. Easy to get the 8274 in there too. Very happy customer.

TJK

do you think it affected the vehicle muc, with the winch being mounted so high?

i tried to keep mine low (COG) so it starts two inches below the bottom of the frame

You mean there being a relatively heavy objected mounted above the level of the frame? Nope, haven't popped a wheelie yet! ;)

TJK

a"wheelie" i meant on sidehills and general roll centre :eek:

but i guess with all that iron and glass above the frame anyways (55) it would hardly makea difference? :D

Spotted the one on CCOT web site (http://http://store.yahoo.com/coolfj40/bumfronchanh.html)
$175 for the sale price, but would want to take a look at it first. I have a pretty large steering box off a Caddy up front, but seems like the 8274 would clear.

I know, I would rather BUILD something than buy it... but not having the shop built puts a damper into any fab work! :)

Tom :usa:

here was my vision

boxed the frame with 4x4 then bent the plate from 3/8 and guessets from 3/8 as well

:flipoff2:

Nice!

Makes me feel silly for even bothering to post mine... :rolleyes:

TJK

Makes me feel silly for even bothering to post mine

Awwww. Buck up Todd. The bumper and winch mount look cool, it's your truck that .... we... :flipoff2: Hey, you know I'm only kidding. Cool little :fj: sticker though.:D

:flipoff2:

I love my Pig so much...

I KNOW that's really a true picture.

Thanks for sharing the PG version vs the XXX one :D

You know more than me, and more than I want to know...

:shaking:

TJK

Originally posted by fj junkie
:flipoff2:

yeah i want some specs on that beast

it looks unreal :eek:

Originally posted by BJ On Roids


yeah i want some specs on that beast

it looks unreal :eek:
stock 1969 fj55 with dynatac rc60 front and rear arb's 5.13's cummins 4 cylinder diesel to an sm465 to an atlas II to high angle 80 degree cv long slips 42" swamps on trail ready locks orbit eye front leaf springs rear four link with 16" travel sways and much more chit than you can shake a stick at

alan

Originally posted by fj junkie

stock 1969 fj55 with dynatac rc60 front and rear arb's 5.13's cummins 4 cylinder diesel to an sm465 to an atlas II to high angle 80 degree cv long slips 42" swamps on trail ready locks orbit eye front leaf springs rear four link with 16" travel sways and much more chit than you can shake a stick at

alan
NIIICE

hey...how would you rate the strength of the volvo portals compared to your D60s?

not sure yet only time will tell

http://www.mntoyx4.com/forums/uploads/post-4-1035519516.jpg

Looks very similar to mine, minus the hoop.

TJK

Like the kegerator.

Morgan

Yet another reason to count Morgan as a friend -- the uncanny ability to spot beer resources.

;)

TJK

Originally posted by Kaderabek
Yet another reason to count Morgan as a friend -- the uncanny ability to spot beer resources.

;)

TJK

hehehehehe
:D

Yet another reason to count Morgan as a friend -- the uncanny ability to spot beer resources.

Naw. I'm disapointed. Morgan didn't say what percentage it was full. I'd like to know if it's kicked, half full, 3/4, 7/8, 15/16, 31/32 etc

:flipoff2: :D

My mount.. Yeah, it sticks up WAY high, but I don't care much... keeps the fairlead out of the rocks...

one mo'

So after seeing all the pig-mounted 8274s can I safely assume its enough power to yank my 60 outta trouble?

I'm trying to decide what winch to design my new front bumper for, and want find something that won't be overwhelmed by my fat a$$ truck. :D

Is a Warn 9500 a comparable option?

I've seen more than a few 8274's on full-sizes.

IMO, the only people who will say go 9500 over 8274 are those who have never used a 8274... They last forever, and pull, pull, pull.

Had to bring this back up!!..I picked a used 8274 for $400 and mounted it on the Cruiser!!..I like this mount!..Before pic!

how she looks now!

more

picture of bottom of the frame....Cross braces welded back on the frame and welded and bolted to bottom of winch plate!

Last pic I took!...Pretty!