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Winch mounting plz help

Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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ive got 10000 LB warn winch brand new and want to mount it onto my comanche. what is the safest but cheapest way to do this? thanks all
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Depends on what safe and cheap mean to you...https://www.google.com/#hl=en&safe=o...w=1372&bih=677
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by murfanater
ive got 10000 LB warn winch brand new and want to mount it onto my comanche. what is the safest but cheapest way to do this? thanks all
"Detours back bone" winch mount is pretty inexpensive, and solid
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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aftermarket winch bumper would be your best bet, but long as your bumper is strong n sturdy enough all you need is a winch plate.
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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You could always rig up a receiver hitch setup also, just something to think about if you didn't want to get a new bumper.
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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I second detours. Affordable and I think it looks pretty good retaining the stock bumper.

Unfortunately, this is probably the best picture I have of it.

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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Well, this one is a little better.

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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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^that does look very nice!
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