i did a search but couldnt find any answers
im looking for a winch that will mount behind the grill/bumper
i know they make the mounts for them

does anyone have one?
also , what winches are best ?
my truck is 7700 lbs, so i need a good size winch
anyone have any experiance with them?
thanks

 

warn makes a kit for 02-05. youll probably have a hard time finding a bolt on kit for an 09.

 

I did a halfa$$ writeup a while back. It was hard to do a good writeup when you dont have any pictures. When I did my installation, I didnt take a camera to the shop.

This is what mine looks like...







I didnt buy a pre made mount, I just made my own. All I used was 3/4" plate, and 1" plate for the main support beam. I welded it directly to the frame, then used a plasma cutter to torch my front bumper.

I stayed away from Warn, because they are seriously overpriced for the product. Granted, they have an awsome line up. I went with the Mile Marker 12000SI. http://www.quadratec.com/products/92110_110_07.htm

This winch exceeds warn's comparable winch in line speed, and gear ration. Not to mention it is half the price. I have used my Mile Marker many times, and has worked amazing every time.

I have to run, but email me if you have any questions. Bryantloke@sbcglobal.net

 

04 you ugly some bich....where the hell ya been ....for the record the wife still looks gooood.

back on topic.... ya its going to be hard finding stuff like this for the 09's give it time thow it will come . or you can fab one up with odds and ends

 

Agreed Warn is pricey but hey, you gotta pay to play. Got mine off CL BTW.

 

thanks for the input guys

04...nice job with that mount, but i dont have access a welder, or plasma torch

weedahoe...nice mods on your truck, wish i had that much time and $$ to put into mine lol


i was looking at this unit..its a winch and air compressor in one
http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/powerplant_hd.shtml

 

THX, I couldnt have done all of that if I were still married. I got divorced and things got better. WHat can I san I say?

 

I have the Warn Trans4mer on my truck which is rated for a 12k winch. It's not a behind the grill type. The weight of your truck will mean you're looking at 9k winch at a minimum but I would recommend bigger like a 12k based on your weight. You want 1.5 times the weight of the truck for pulling power.

The powerplant is rated at 7.5k. It is a good winch but made for a lighter vehicle like a jeep.

Warn make several good winches. If you don't want to fork out the money for a 12k you might think about a 9000i or a 9500. They also have the Tarbor series 12k which runs about $900. Hope this helps.

Sean

 

Yeah but thats why snatc blocks are used. They can double your weight pulling capacity and lessen the pull load on small pulls.

 

Warn and Ramsey traditionally are your best winches. Although I've read VERY good reports on the new Smittybuilt ones. Mile Marker and Superwinch have never gotten good reviews.

I know the Warn Hidden Winch Mount only bolts right on the '02-'05 1500s. But they make the Mopar one on the Power Wagon, so I'd imagine you can get that one from Dodge, but I shudder to think what they'd charge for it.

Short of that, it wouldn't be hard to fab one up or have one made if you don't weld...