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Originally posted by boston_kevin
Yes, but I think if you were going to fab something, you could use his installation as a reference for the frame you would need to fab out to attach a winch to the frame.
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boston_kevin, thanks for posting the link.
Like he said above, and what I was trying to say originally, use the HitchesOnline receiver as a reference to fab your own. Go to their site to find the .pdf document that shows the hitch and how it mounts. Use this as a starting point. One thing I would add to the fab job is side gusset plates for added strength like those used to attach the framework in the aftermarket ARB bumper. HitchesOnline comes out down below the bumper so fab it the other way "up" to come out behind the licence plate to improve the approach angle. This is roughly the height where you would be if you mounted the winch inside the bumper. How high were you planning on mounting it and where were you thinking of coming out with the lead (in the upper front grill?)
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