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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Anyone got any suggestions on a good winch mount for these trucks???The plastic bumbers kinda uhh suck.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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You don't mount it to the bumper. A proper winch will come with a mouting kit which will allow you to mount it to the frame.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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I would get a hitch mount. then you can put it on and take it off when you need it.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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Check out these examples of complete winch kits. They are available cheaper at other places, but this gives you an idea:

http://www.tellico4x4.com/index.php/cPath/51_193
 
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Or just get a set of tow hooks
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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You get a whole new bumper ($1300) then you buy a 15,000lb winch ($400), then, you go out into the woods, find a Ford F350 lifted with big tires, that's sinking in the mud, and you pull it out. Actually my friend and I have always used tow hooks too, it's nice less expensive alternative. They worked last thursday when I needed to be saved...
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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Iam not talking about getting a winch to pull others out..Ill use my truck for that..I need it to pull myself out
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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I would just get towhooks and letother people to pull you out.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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post up a pic of where your tow hooks are. also, did they come on your truck, or was it an extra cost
 
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