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Old 05-08-2022, 07:22 PM   #1
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Hidden Winch - Warn M12000

Hello all just wanted to post some pics of the M12000 hidden winch installed.

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Old 05-08-2022, 07:28 PM   #2
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Re: Hidden Winch - Warn M12000

Nice! Now, I wonder why I have been bothering collecting Sidewinders 🤔
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Old 05-08-2022, 07:48 PM   #3
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Very nice..!!!
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Old 05-08-2022, 07:49 PM   #4
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Thays why this forum is awesome! I didn't even know what a sidewinder was I guess it still hold true, ya don't know what you don't know, looks pretty tough and durable!

I ended up using a Warn 11078 foot forward mounting plate, that I clearanced a bunch to fit.

Used a cheapo Amazon wireless controller for the Albright contactor-solenoid box. Works up to 50' away and got the job done for 20-ish bucks.

Warn synthetic line and a black aluminum flat shackle tow point.

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Old 05-08-2022, 11:01 PM   #5
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The old hickies still have a fan base...but they had alot of issues...I remember several guys had them when they 1st came out..
Parts are near impossible to find nowadays
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Old 05-09-2022, 12:04 AM   #6
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Re: Hidden Winch - Warn M12000

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Hello all just wanted to post some pics of the M12000 hidden winch installed.
Fascinating. Mounted how? And on what? Custom fabrication or an M12000 kit?

So many questions, so few answers.
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Old 05-09-2022, 12:35 AM   #7
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Hello, I mounted it with a Warn 11078 bracket that I must have modified, put in and out 10 times to get to fit perfectly. I used a section of 3x3x1/4 angle iron for additional bracing at the bottom (not pics uploaded yet). I had to offset it toward the driver side by 3/8" due to the motor side being longer than the planet side. I've been working through this one for a bit, just wanted to throw it out there for ideas. If anyone has specific questions feel free to hit me up.
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Old 05-10-2022, 01:42 PM   #8
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Re: Hidden Winch - Warn M12000

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Thays why this forum is awesome! I didn't even know what a sidewinder was I guess it still hold true, ya don't know what you don't know, looks pretty tough and durable!

I ended up using a Warn 11078 foot forward mounting plate, that I clearanced a bunch to fit.

Used a cheapo Amazon wireless controller for the Albright contactor-solenoid box. Works up to 50' away and got the job done for 20-ish bucks.

Warn synthetic line and a black aluminum flat shackle tow point.

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Would you mind linking these? Definitely interested. Just got a 12k winch for my warn bumper
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Old 05-10-2022, 11:21 PM   #9
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I took some pictures tonight, I'm kicking myself that I didn't take pics before I put the front bumper back on. It's the way she goes bubs, the way she goes.

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Old 05-10-2022, 11:25 PM   #10
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Winch plate bolted to top of frame I
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