Rear Winch Receiver

[lewis]

Let us know how that works, a rework of the factory fab may be in order. By the way i leave this winch receiver in about all the time it makes for a handy step-up into the Argo.

Lewis

[EWS]

Hi Lewis;

I got the mods done on my rear winch receiver. I had 1-3/8 inches welded to the tail piece of the winch bracket. That gave me more clearance, but I took it back to the shop and had beads of welding put on the four sides at the tip of the tailpiece and on the four sides just inside the hitch receiver . With a little grinding I now have a snug fit, no up or down or sideways movement at all. I now have about 1/2 in clearance between the winch body and the outboard motor bracket when I pull up on the winch.
I also modified the flat piece where the winch pins on. I can now slide the pins in easily without any lifting of the winch to align the holes. If you want I can send a picture of the changes that I made?

Ride Safe

EWS

[lewis]

Great: I'm always looking for improvements. If you have pictures please post them.

Have you used it yet and were the improvements effective?

I have used mine very little and it was in a straight type pull which would keep the winch away from Boat Motor Mount. It is a very handy item to have.

Wire and plug location how did that come out for you?


Lewis

[EWS]

Hi Lewis

The mods turned out to be very effective, I'm pleased. The wiring and connector also went well. I tried to post pictures of the mods but couldn't post them, must have done something wrong.
They are in the gallery under argo 6 and 8 wheelers,
The title is Rear Winch Receiver ( 3 pics )
Hope you find them useful.

Ride Safe

EWS