Older sytle Argo Winch mount

[wildbill335]

Can anyone help me out I have a late 70`s early 80`s argo and can not for the life of me figure out how to mount my winch. I can find plenty of pictures and threads on the newer style argos, is the concept the same? Where i am most confused is do I have to tie it to the frame and the body drilling a hole in the plastic does not thrill me at all. Do I need 2 plates top and bottum or just one on tope and how thick should they be any help would be great. I would love to just not put one on but where I will be using it is at my remote fishing cottege which is located in Noelvill Canada its not if I get stuck its when here is what I am working with

[clevernickname]

i have an older winch mount in my 77 i will post some pics later tonite

[wildbill335]

That will help a lot thanks.

[clevernickname]

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[clevernickname]

okay...cant figure out how to put pics in the thread, but if you look in the gallery, under argo 6 and 8 wheelers, mine are in the first page I think.

let me know if you need more specific shots, and I will get them for you. BTW, this (i think) is a factory winch mount, and it does fit and hold up pretty well. The hook under the front winch mount plate bolts through the body.

anyways, hope that helps out

[wildbill335]

Anyone know if a winch plate is available anywhere for this year or better yet do I actually need one where I ride is a lot of granit some mud puddels

[JohnF]

A really simple way from the gallary:
On the page that shows your picture (or any picture you would like to link to), scroll down a bit and copy the text from the box labelled "Linked Thumbnail:" Then paste it.

Like this

If you click the thumbnail it will take you to the gallery page and you can scroll down a bit and see.

[wildbill335]

Not sure if anyone can help but I have been trying to figure out a winch mount for my argo since I got it but I guess my brain does not work that way Also I cant weld anyone have any solutions. I am a mechanic and can fix about anything just when it comes to fabrication I am stumped.

[rodp]

The simple way to know if your winch mount is good enough is to think "could I pick the whole machine up and shake it about violently with this mounting". If you have any doubts then it ain't strong enough. Once you've seen a fully loaded winch cable snap or the complete winch tear off the front of the motor you'll never take a chance again.

[wildbill335]

Well I guess my big problem is I don't have a winch mounted or have any clue on who to mount one

[rodp]

Can't help you with mounting it, I'm a bit far away Learn to weld maybe ? Not such a daft idea as it sounds as it's a useful thing to know.

[jbird]

I think a may be possible if you can or have an angle iron body band and bolt to this on both sides. just an idea.

[philipatmaxfour]

Well I guess my big problem is I don't have a winch mounted or have any clue on who to mount one

leo's all season.....Used to sponsor the Argo ride at the Nelson Ledges in Ohio. May have an old mounting set up in stock. Good luck

[wildbill335]

I think a may be possible if you can or have an angle iron body band and bolt to this on both sides. just an idea.

I thought about this but have some concerns. I am going to look into this option.

[wildbill335]

leo's all season.....Used to sponsor the Argo ride at the Nelson Ledges in Ohio. May have an old mounting set up in stock. Good luck

This is an option I did not think of, Ill call around and see what I can come up with. I would prefer to find something used do to cash flow issue but anything will help. Thanks for the help