305's and portable 15k winch mount

[sdaver]

here they are:http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=1218122&uid=718709&members=1

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[Burner]

Hey that's mine ! :D Well, what I want ;)
A few questions........How much does the thing weigh? What is the front mount rated for? Who did the work?--- Heart of Dixie... there is only one BAMA :D Are you near B'ham? If you are close, send me an e-mail. (see sig)

---- Burner

[sdaver]

TUSCALOOSA.........I CANT EMAIL FROM THIS MACHINE......WEIGHS CLOSE TO 150LBS........WEATHERS TRUCK ACCESSORIES GOT ME THE FRONT RECIEVER FROM WARN $200.OO . I BUILT THE WINCH MOUNT......EMAIL ME AT DVGAMBLE@BELLSOUTH.NET

[Joe Pool]

If that is a Warn front receiver then it is rated by Warn for a maximum of a #9500 capacity winch. In reality most front receivers are rated #9000 capacity. I would be extremely cautious with a #15,000 winch in use on a front mount especially if you are using a snatch block or are pulling at a side angle. It wouldn't be nice to have the whole mount/winch come flying off the frontend.

Joe

[sdaver]

i also have two turnbuckles that go from the mount to the tow hooks. This stabilizes the side pull and adds to the recievers capacity. they stay in the tool box until needed. thanks for your concern........dave tongue.gif

[Pizza Man]

Nice winch!!! I would also be concerned that you don't exceed max capacities... Just be safe...and talk to experience winchers. Always put a towel or heavy jacket over the cable when winching under load. And keep the remote cable out of the winch cable area.

[racerfan#3]

SDAVER How do the 305's fit. I was reading that the biggest tire without a lift is about 285. If they dont rub what size rim and how much backspace did you have to have. Thanks

[sdaver]

BASICALLY THEY ARE THE SAME SIZE(HEIGHTH WISE) AS A 285 JUST A LITTLE WIDER(FACTORY WHEELS AND BACKSPACING)........A FEW TURNS OF THE TORSION BARS IS ALL IT TAKES........WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE DURAMAX, THE RIDE DOES NOT SUFFER.........AS TO THE WINCHING COMMON SENSE USUALLY PREVAILS.......IVE BEEN EXTREME ROCK CRAWLING WITH MY 406 CUBIC INCH POWERED YJ WITH 1 TON RUNNNING FOR YEARS......LOTS OF EXPERIENCE WINCHING OTHER PEOPLE UP,OVER, OUT AND THRU OBSTACLES I DROVE THRU.........DAVE :D

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