Any winch mods out there?

[Lloyd C]

I am told I need a winch in the Rocky Mountain back country. What is available?

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[Andy]

Nothing for custom fits yet. I hope there will be a lower grill mount option someday soon.

 

[t4thfavor]

Putting a winch in front of your intercooler might hurt performance a little bit. That said, i'd be OK with a front hitch mount that I can disconnect if I need to tow something heavy, or I want to park somewhere and not look like a tasty winch treat.

 

[coblueberryranger]

According to Front Runner Outfitters they told me this will fit for the factory bumper https://www.12degnorth.com/product-page/ford-ranger-t6-winch-plate-by-front-runner (thats a USA based parts company)
I'm thinking about doing it but definitely unsure about the intercooler performance with a winch

 

[RCMUSTANG]

I'm fabbing my own with 1/4" steel. Going to make the receiver removable and then mount the winch on a winch receiver. So, when I go offroad I can bolt the front receiver on and slide on the winch if I need it. Unbolt the front receiver when I'm on road. Nothing will block airflow once it's off.

 

[coblueberryranger]

Definitely keep me updated on how that goes! I'd love to see that so I can make on myself!

 

[Andy]

According to Front Runner Outfitters they told me this will fit for the factory bumper https://www.12degnorth.com/product-page/ford-ranger-t6-winch-plate-by-front-runner (thats a USA based parts company)
I'm thinking about doing it but definitely unsure about the intercooler performance with a winch

I like this design. Would need to relocate the adaptive cruise sensor up higher like they require on the ADD bumpers.

 

[jerrywin]

I'm fabbing my own with 1/4" steel. Going to make the receiver removable and then mount the winch on a winch receiver. So, when I go offroad I can bolt the front receiver on and slide on the winch if I need it. Unbolt the front receiver when I'm on road. Nothing will block airflow once it's off.

can't fabricate my own, so would lean toward the "front runner" and add a receiver to it instead of a winch. Then have the mobile winch option to work at the front or the back.

 

[RCMUSTANG]

can't fabricate my own, so would lean toward the "front runner" and add a receiver to it instead of a winch. Then have the mobile winch option to work at the front or the back.

I've since found and patiently waited for the exact thing I was going to fabricate to release. I should have it in a few weeks. The Westin winch tray.

 

[egilbe]

I've since found and patiently waited for the exact thing I was going to fabricate to release. I should have it in a few weeks. The Westin winch tray.

looks like it mounts in place of the factory tow hooks? I wonder what the tow point on the winch mount is rated for.

 

[Jake596]

Dont forget about the 589FAB hidden winch mount, i have one on order...... Patiently waiting
https://589fab.com/collections/ranger-mounts-organizers/products/hidden-winch-mount

 

[RCMUSTANG]

looks like it mounts in place of the factory tow hooks? I wonder what the tow point on the winch mount is rated for.

Yeah, it bolts to the frame where the stock hooks go. I think it's rated at like 12,000 lbs or something. Check their site for specs.

 

[Devjones2236]

I like this design. Would need to relocate the adaptive cruise sensor up higher like they require on the ADD bumpers.

@Andy how would you relocate it up higher with factory front setup? I am interested in doing this and I cannot find a spot where the sensor would have an opening like it does now. Does the sensor require to be in an open area?

 

[Jacob Wendland]

Here's what I have.
https://589fab.com/collections/ranger-mounts-organizers/products/hidden-winch-mount

 

[RoadBoss]

I also have the 589 fab mount. works pretty well, though I haven't had to use the winch yet.

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