Winch mount
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Winch mount
I've been told that someone out there has a winch mount/adaptor that will pin into the pintle on the front bumper. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find that? - Buzz
"It's as stupid and wonderful as owning a pet elephant."
1974 Pinzgauer 710M
1990 Puch G Wagon 230 GE
1974 Pinzgauer 710M
1990 Puch G Wagon 230 GE
The only one I know of is this one. Converts the front pintle into a standard hitch reciver that you can mount many things to including a winch. Go here http://www.t2k.com/pinz/id20.htm
Bernhard
1973 712M
1975 710K
2013 Tacoma TRD 4X4
1973 712M
1975 710K
2013 Tacoma TRD 4X4
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Thanks, this will do the job. - Buzzbernhard wrote:The only one I know of is this one. Converts the front pintle into a standard hitch reciver that you can mount many things to including a winch. Go here http://www.t2k.com/pinz/id20.htm
"It's as stupid and wonderful as owning a pet elephant."
1974 Pinzgauer 710M
1990 Puch G Wagon 230 GE
1974 Pinzgauer 710M
1990 Puch G Wagon 230 GE
This type of winch mount has been discussed before. It is not without controversy. I recall that the biggest concern was the torque on the pintle area that would be caused by an off-axis pull. It could bend things up pretty bad.
Others argued that a winch should be more solidly mounted overall. I don't know the math, but I would feel safer with the winch being tied more strongly to the structure of the truck.
The cargo platform application was cute. Why not mount a genset and a refrigerator on the cargo platform, then have cold beer wherever you go?
-Evan
Others argued that a winch should be more solidly mounted overall. I don't know the math, but I would feel safer with the winch being tied more strongly to the structure of the truck.
The cargo platform application was cute. Why not mount a genset and a refrigerator on the cargo platform, then have cold beer wherever you go?
-Evan
WINCH MOUNT
Recently have seen the 'nose ring' mount on the Swiss Army Vehicle site.
Also recall the 'Knuckle Down' site showing one, but they may have changed hands to another company.
Morris, 710M
Also recall the 'Knuckle Down' site showing one, but they may have changed hands to another company.
Morris, 710M
There is a "winchguard" bumper on that same site that Bernhard linked to:
http://www.t2k.com/pinz/id19.htm
I'd enjoy hearing from anybody who has experince using a similar setup.
I like the fact the the winch is not right in front of the air intake and the bumper doubles as a brushguard.
Does this setup have any negative impact on the center of gravity when winching?
This type of thing may have been discussed before. If so, can anyone summarize the pros and/or cons?
Thanks!
~ TW ~
http://www.t2k.com/pinz/id19.htm
I'd enjoy hearing from anybody who has experince using a similar setup.
I like the fact the the winch is not right in front of the air intake and the bumper doubles as a brushguard.
Does this setup have any negative impact on the center of gravity when winching?
This type of thing may have been discussed before. If so, can anyone summarize the pros and/or cons?
Thanks!
~ TW ~
Mark, that makes a lot of sense.
Say... I also found this winch bumper on the "MogsRus" site:
http://www.mogsrus.com/tloswinchbumper.html
It costs more than I'm planning to spend, but it looks like a nice set up.
The designs are actually very similar. I wonder if the first one can be modified.
I may ask the reseller and post the reply.
- Thanks!
Say... I also found this winch bumper on the "MogsRus" site:
http://www.mogsrus.com/tloswinchbumper.html
It costs more than I'm planning to spend, but it looks like a nice set up.
The designs are actually very similar. I wonder if the first one can be modified.
I may ask the reseller and post the reply.
- Thanks!
~ TW ~
'73 710K
'73 710K
These aint cheap.. but the part is extremely strong and well finished. I have had no air flow problems.
http://expeditionimports.zoovy.com/c=fD ... duct/PZBMP
http://expeditionimports.zoovy.com/c=fD ... duct/PZBMP
Foz
I have the winch bumper from MogsRus (T-Lo's) and really like it. The only thing I wish it had was something similar to what Patrick at Cold War Remarketing has done and put recovery points on the bumper. I use tow straps and shackles but have to secure them to the upper tubes, not real comfortable with this when wanting to just pull someone out with the truck.
Mike
Never had any airflow problems with mine and with the additional lights I did lose some intake area.
I was a little cautious at first, and did a few basic tests, but even in 40+C (104F+) I've never had any cooling problems (well NOT with the Pinny!...driver maybe )
I was a little cautious at first, and did a few basic tests, but even in 40+C (104F+) I've never had any cooling problems (well NOT with the Pinny!...driver maybe )
Last edited by Profpinz on Tue May 09, 2006 8:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Peter
1974, 712 6X6 Pinzgauer
1983, 710-1.6 4X4 Pinzgauer
1997, 718 6X6 Pinzgauer (in pieces)
1971, 700 Haflinger
1974, 703 LWB Haflinger
2001, Range Rover
http://www.ozpinz.com
1974, 712 6X6 Pinzgauer
1983, 710-1.6 4X4 Pinzgauer
1997, 718 6X6 Pinzgauer (in pieces)
1971, 700 Haflinger
1974, 703 LWB Haflinger
2001, Range Rover
http://www.ozpinz.com
My new winch bumper...another design with reinforced subframe and replaceable skid plates!
For a picture : http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h293/ ... C00641.jpg
For a picture : http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h293/ ... C00641.jpg