Smittybilt Winch Cradle

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Winches-and- ... _pl=101438

[bartonmd]

I did briefly look at that before I just made my own simple winch mount... I figured a winch is 100# by itself, plus whatever that thing weighs, and there are no handles on it... I just figured that adding all of my shackle mounts, straps, snatch blocks, etc. to the same unit, it just adds weight... I also don't like my $$$ extraction equipment just hanging' out under a clear cover, for somebody to snag while I'm inside the store...

Don't get me wrong, it's a cool item, but it's more complexity than I wanted...

Mike

[Rob93]

I did briefly look at that before I just made my own simple winch mount... I figured a winch is 100# by itself, plus whatever that thing weighs, and there are no handles on it... I just figured that adding all of my shackle mounts, straps, snatch blocks, etc. to the same unit, it just adds weight... I also don't like my $$$ extraction equipment just hanging' out under a clear cover, for somebody to snag while I'm inside the store...

Don't get me wrong, it's a cool item, but it's more complexity than I wanted...

Mike

Cover is opaque, which they hint at that in last sentence of the description.

Edit: Also looking closely there seems to be key holes to lock them

[lil_freak_66]

I did briefly look at that before I just made my own simple winch mount... I figured a winch is 100# by itself, plus whatever that thing weighs, and there are no handles on it... I just figured that adding all of my shackle mounts, straps, snatch blocks, etc. to the same unit, it just adds weight... I also don't like my $$$ extraction equipment just hanging' out under a clear cover, for somebody to snag while I'm inside the store...

Don't get me wrong, it's a cool item, but it's more complexity than I wanted...

Mike

It says they are Locking containers,so i dont think that would be something to really worry about. Plus some simple vinyl or spray paint could be utilized to darken/blacken them out so that one cannot see inside.


Personally I like the idea of it myself,could tie it into a bumper and i think it'd look rather nice,and any extra storage you can get is always worth it.

[bartonmd]

There is something to be said for mostly weather protecting a winch you're going to keep on there all the time..

Mike

[bgwolfpack]

DmccartneyFF2TB have you seen any more detailed pictures of this? Could the bumper cap be cut and used in this application?

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

DmccartneyFF2TB have you seen any more detailed pictures of this? Could the bumper cap be cut and used in this application?

I havent been able to find any more pictures. But im pretty sure you can cut wend mod any thing you want. Just gotta know the right person.


This is all i found about it. http://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/80.htm