MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
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Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
I've seen/used winches of that size that mounted conventionally and with no front holes. I wonder if those were somewhat cosmetic or there for some other reason that had to do with that application only? As you know the sheer strength of the main bottom mounting bolts is what they all rely on and is over what you could exert with that system.
Another reason I mention getting rid of that window piece is, in practical use, winch ropes will end up getting bunched and stacked up at some point (usually when you are stuck badly and forced to pull at a poor angle) and that piece provides just another place to cut and add to the binding.
Another reason I mention getting rid of that window piece is, in practical use, winch ropes will end up getting bunched and stacked up at some point (usually when you are stuck badly and forced to pull at a poor angle) and that piece provides just another place to cut and add to the binding.
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Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
+1Beautiful welds! I would put a clear powder coat on it just to show it off.
'76 710K
Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
Back from powder-coat and loaded with 75' of 7/16" synthetic line. I retained the original military swivel hook.
Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
That looks great if I didn't already have a winch bumper I would be trying to get you to make one of these for me!!!! Just like the overdrive kit!!!
Last edited by mopar on Fri May 01, 2015 8:24 am, edited 2 times in total.
1974 712M AKA the Banana
1974 710M AKA the project truck
1987 718M Now Sold
1975 Volvo TGB1111 Now Sold
1973 Pinzgauer 712M x2 Now Sold
1963 404S Now Sold
Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
Looks great! Just wondering about airflow issues? I don't have a winch, but I think I'd do something similar but lower for the airflow and a straighter pull to the chassis. Does anyone have known cooling issues due to winch installation?
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Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
I have a winch located just about there and have no issue with airflow. The winch is a bit farther away from the grille as the bumper helps to keep it away from the grille. Got the bumper from EI several years ago and there is room to reach the pin, had to cut off the piece that keeps it from being removed unless it is turned 90 degrees. Mine now pulls straight up to allow me to use it to act as a tow point and to fasten the winch line hook.
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Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
My EI Bumper/winch is mounted in the same spot should be plenty of airflow as it doesn't completely block the front so it just pulls it in through the sides.
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1974 712M AKA the Banana
1974 710M AKA the project truck
1987 718M Now Sold
1975 Volvo TGB1111 Now Sold
1973 Pinzgauer 712M x2 Now Sold
1963 404S Now Sold
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Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
Mopar, where did you get the hi lift mounts?
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1968 Haflinger
1965 Pathfinder
1978 GMC Palm Beach (Hey, its got 6 wheels!!)
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Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
Bikmakr, it looks great, the red is a really nice touch!
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Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
Hi-Lift 4XRACaudiocontr wrote:Mopar, where did you get the hi lift mounts?
1974 712M AKA the Banana
1974 710M AKA the project truck
1987 718M Now Sold
1975 Volvo TGB1111 Now Sold
1973 Pinzgauer 712M x2 Now Sold
1963 404S Now Sold
Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
So far, there has been no difference in head temp reading with the winch mounted. It generally runs between 340 and 360 F depending on grade and air conditioning.
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Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
I know this thread is a bit old.... but are the original files available still to have my own pieces cut?
Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
Sure, send me a PM and I'll send out the packet of files in a Zip file.
Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
Hey - just noticed this picture - what tires are those on your Pinz?bikmakr wrote:Back from powder-coat and loaded with 75' of 7/16" synthetic line. I retained the original military swivel hook.
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Those are Duratracs, great tires. I've run them on lots of vehicles in lots of terrain for Search and Rescue with great results. I have them on my Ford Raptor and my sons Nissan Frontier currently and love them. Lightweight, low-cost, snowflake rated, great all-around tires.
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1972 710M - Building up for SAR use
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