Big Blue's Mobile Winch Project

That looks great!

Dan06 said:

How much do u suppose this setup weighs? I've contemplated this for awhile but after helping a buddy tote his at Snoball, to be realistic for my wants it needs to be comfortably light. Does anyone has weights of winches capable of moving our beasts? Idk maybe a vendor has that info...

P.S. Everythings looks badarse!

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Thanks Dan. This Winch/Winch Cradle combo weigh exactly 69 lbs (I put it on a scale for my own edification). As I stated in the write-up, if I got the same winch but with steel cable, the combo would have been 100 lbs. I'm an old man, so saving 30 lbs was a no brainer via the Synthetic line, not to mention, it's so much easier to work with during a recovery.

Send a PM to Roger @IRONMAN at RSI Works a vendor here. He sells a bunch of different winches and can give you options.

I set a $1,000 Budget for myself that I was able to keep. That included all the parts/equipment listed above along with 3 Smittybilt Snatch blocks and 3 Tree Saver Straps.

BB, where did you buy that "raw receiver"?

Thanks,
HAP

HAP said:

BB, where did you buy that "raw receiver"?

Thanks,
HAP

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Link to Receiver and Steel Plate. With the exception of the Winch, I got everything else from Amazon.

Amazon.com: Curt Manufacturing 49060 6 In Receiver Tube 2 In X 2 In Raw Finish: Automotive

Bullseye Metals 1/4 .250 Steel Plate 4" x 10" x 1/4 Flat Bar Mild Steel: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Thanks for the info.

Looks awesome mike! Good job!

Off topic but didn't you have a Retrax previously?

What amp fuse did you use?

Welcome to the world of winches. Be sure to check out my winch maintenance and upgrades thread.
In fact I'd like a link to your setup added to that thread.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f67/winch-maintanance-upgrades-28620/#post554938


@HAP is going to be building these and SS ABS protectors for everyone. Lol...

Help out the family's that these heroes left behind fighting for YOUR Freedom.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=840845
Donate now!

Yukon Joe
Great Lakes Raptor Excursions
www.runraptorrun.com

Really clean setup BB! Very nicely done, sir.

HAP said:

BB, where did you buy that "raw receiver"?

Thanks,
HAP

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Are you planning to fab your front receiver, HAP?

Labraptor said:

Off topic but didn't you have a Retrax previously?

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Good eyes Mark. Yes, RIP @ Rise of the Phoenix.

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Yukon Joe said:

What amp fuse did you use?

Welcome to the world of winches. Be sure to check out my winch maintenance and upgrades thread.
In fact I'd like a link to your setup added to that thread.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f67/winch-maintanance-upgrades-28620/#post554938


@HAP is going to be building these and SS ABS protectors for everyone. Lol...

Help out the family's that these heroes left behind fighting for YOUR Freedom.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=840845
Donate now!

Yukon Joe
Great Lakes Raptor Excursions
Run Raptor Run | Great Lakes Raptor Excursions (GLRE)

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This is the Fuse I went with.

Amazon.com : Install Bay ANL300-10 - 300 Amp ANL Fuses (10 Pack) : Vehicle Amplifier Fuses : Car Electronics


Thanks Joe for the thread link. It was a great read and super helpful to anyone with a winch. (I love the sharpie every 10 feet idea!)