Winch mounting

[fenix1]

Seems like half the time i get stuck there's nothing in front of me to tie off to but plenty behind. Anybody have any plans or specs on how to build a base mount for a winch with a trailer hitch welded to it AND bumper plans or specs for a front and rear bumper that would accomodate the hitch mounted winch? That way if i couldn't pull out from the front i could hook it up to the back bumper and pull out from behind. Would save alot of jackin' with my HI JACK.

 

[Scotty J.]

I've always wondered about PULL PALs. Last months Off-Road Magazine said they swear by them.

 

[whitetrash96]

Personally I'd just mount a winch in the front or the back wherever you feel it would be most useful. Winches are heavy plus when you add the weight of a cradle and I bet you won't want to haul that thing forward or back when you're in a bog or on a hill or pretty much anytime you could use a winch. Use the buddy system so if your winch can't get you out your buddy can or can go for more help.