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shawnfar · 08-19-2001, 10:46 PM

Looking for a good cheap brushguard that will hold a Warn M8274-50 onto my rig, 92 1/2T GMC. Any ideas or web sites? Also since it's only a 8,000lb would a snatch block be a good idea? I am new to the winch thing. Thanx. Also I need to replace the winch cable what's the deal with the new nylon stuff?

Home Built · 08-20-2001, 07:22 PM

When I got my winch I looked for a good brush gaurd mount and I could not find one for less then 300 bucks..And I did not like the bolt together look they had, So I made made one.
I used a regular brush gaurd and cut out the second bar and welded in a tray, a few reinforcements, and then mounted the winch.
I got the gaurd used for about 50 bucks and the steel tray from a local steel shop for another 15 bucks and they cut it to size for me.
I have not talked to anyone that has used the nylon rope you asked about(it's called plasma rope)I know it is pretty expensive, almost 3 times that of steel.
With your truck I would recomend using a 3/8 cable, and getting rid of the 5/16 it comes with.
Hope this helps.

[ 08-20-2001: Message edited by: Home Built ]

mudrunner78 · 08-20-2001, 08:30 PM

the plasma rope is a good investment if you wheel in mud alot my buddy has one and it works great but I don't think rock crawlers would like it cause it would get cut on the rocks. It is stong thou, and winds easier than steel, and I think it has a towstarp kinda strecth to it, but again my friend's the one with it I can't even afford a winch yet.

shawnfar · 08-21-2001, 04:48 PM

Thanx for the photo. I think I may do something very similar.

08-19-2001, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
shawnfar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6098 Location: portland.oregon Posts: 25	need a winch brushguard Looking for a good cheap brushguard that will hold a Warn M8274-50 onto my rig, 92 1/2T GMC. Any ideas or web sites? Also since it's only a 8,000lb would a snatch block be a good idea? I am new to the winch thing. Thanx. Also I need to replace the winch cable what's the deal with the new nylon stuff? __________________ The best trucks are built not bought

08-20-2001, 07:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Home Built Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5734 Location: Redding Posts: 706	When I got my winch I looked for a good brush gaurd mount and I could not find one for less then 300 bucks..And I did not like the bolt together look they had, So I made made one. I used a regular brush gaurd and cut out the second bar and welded in a tray, a few reinforcements, and then mounted the winch. I got the gaurd used for about 50 bucks and the steel tray from a local steel shop for another 15 bucks and they cut it to size for me. I have not talked to anyone that has used the nylon rope you asked about(it's called plasma rope)I know it is pretty expensive, almost 3 times that of steel. With your truck I would recomend using a 3/8 cable, and getting rid of the 5/16 it comes with. Hope this helps. [ 08-20-2001: Message edited by: Home Built ] __________________ [B]Chicks dig body Damage...[/B] 74 Chevy Fullsize, 39.5 Irocs, D60/FF14bolt, Locked, Lifted, Stroked, Fuel Injected, Hydro assist. with lot's of body damage...

08-20-2001, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
mudrunner78 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6105 Location: cadiz ky Posts: 188	the plasma rope is a good investment if you wheel in mud alot my buddy has one and it works great but I don't think rock crawlers would like it cause it would get cut on the rocks. It is stong thou, and winds easier than steel, and I think it has a towstarp kinda strecth to it, but again my friend's the one with it I can't even afford a winch yet. __________________ 78 chevy under construction, 454/350/205 60/70 5.89s 39.5 boggers 78 f150 351M/435/205 44hp/9 36's swampers 85 F350 460/c6/1356 60/70 4.10s 33's

08-21-2001, 04:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
shawnfar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6098 Location: portland.oregon Posts: 25	Thanx for the photo. I think I may do something very similar. __________________ The best trucks are built not bought

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