Winch Mounts

["Eppinger.Michael" <Eppinger.Michael@domain.elided>]

>I know winches have been beat to death, but has anyone mounted 
>a winch inside of the grille on a Scout2?  Mark

Hey Mark,

I am currently looking at that very option.  You probably would have to
cut out that front frame support, reverse it and install it back under
the radiator.  Add 3/8 - 1/4 " plate under the frame and vertically in
front of the frame for support.  Probibly have to cut some of the lower
grill out (lower valance panel)  If you had a body lift, that would help
also with the heigth of the winch installation, to keep it from blocking
the radiator.   You could also attach the aforementioned plated a little
below the frame, since you have some room to play with considering the
drop of the front shackles, or the reversed spring "towers".  I am going
to try to take some measurements tonight of the area available and
compare it to the winch's mounting area and overall dimensions.

I'll let you know.

Epp
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