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84 400 · 04-20-2010, 05:57 PM

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I saw this on CL and was wondering if it would work on my 77k10. Looks like it puts the sinch up high out of harms way. I wonder if my 8274 would fit. I also wonder how strong of a mounting point it is. Appears to have only 4 bolts holding it on to the front of the frame rails?? Any input would be very helpful

Thanks

Chevy1TonFun · 04-20-2010, 07:59 PM

Its only going to be as strong as those four points. It looks like its the same as the bumper mounting holes. I'd go with some pretty good sized grade 8 bolts and you should be good to go.

Eturnit3 · 04-20-2010, 10:22 PM

usually on a full sized bumper you would see 2 additional mounts that tie into the (front) leaf spring hanger,to the left and right bumper (which this doesnt have). The only other weakness i can spot is how high it sits the winch. In theory its good to have you winch mounted as high as possible to keep it out of harms way but it seems like if you were stuck in a mud hole you would want your cable to pull the vehicle slightly upwards as well as forward... but then again I guess normal height is only about 6" lower than that... run it if the price is right..

Tex_50613 · 04-21-2010, 01:56 PM

the only dis-advantage is how high the winch sets on the mount, it puts excess stress on the frame horns and trys to twist them off the fraima friend had one back in highschool and didn't put the tie-in brackets on and pulled the front bumper and frame horns off the first time he got stuck and used the winch

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-21-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex_50613

the only dis-advantage is how high the winch sets on the mount, it puts excess stress on the frame horns and trys to twist them off the fraima friend had one back in highschool and didn't put the tie-in brackets on and pulled the front bumper and frame horns off the first time he got stuck and used the winch

Yea x2 Had a buddy that had pretty much the same setup n the same damn thing happened to him! Will have to see if I still have any of those pics lol!

04-20-2010, 05:57 PM	#1
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	ever seen this winch mount? http://images.craigslist.org/3n13p83...6675a6145f.jpg http://images.craigslist.org/3nd3o83...15c25c1dff.jpg I saw this on CL and was wondering if it would work on my 77k10. Looks like it puts the sinch up high out of harms way. I wonder if my 8274 would fit. I also wonder how strong of a mounting point it is. Appears to have only 4 bolts holding it on to the front of the frame rails?? Any input would be very helpful Thanks __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

04-20-2010, 07:59 PM	#2
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: ever seen this winch mount? Its only going to be as strong as those four points. It looks like its the same as the bumper mounting holes. I'd go with some pretty good sized grade 8 bolts and you should be good to go. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

04-20-2010, 10:22 PM	#3
Eturnit3 Bloodied Knuckles Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grass Valley CA Posts: 273	Re: ever seen this winch mount? usually on a full sized bumper you would see 2 additional mounts that tie into the (front) leaf spring hanger,to the left and right bumper (which this doesnt have). The only other weakness i can spot is how high it sits the winch. In theory its good to have you winch mounted as high as possible to keep it out of harms way but it seems like if you were stuck in a mud hole you would want your cable to pull the vehicle slightly upwards as well as forward... but then again I guess normal height is only about 6" lower than that... run it if the price is right..

04-21-2010, 01:56 PM	#4
Tex_50613 Redneck Customs Bumpers, IA Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 503	Re: ever seen this winch mount? the only dis-advantage is how high the winch sets on the mount, it puts excess stress on the frame horns and trys to twist them off the fraima friend had one back in highschool and didn't put the tie-in brackets on and pulled the front bumper and frame horns off the first time he got stuck and used the winch Last edited by Tex_50613; 04-21-2010 at 01:56 PM.



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