Installed a new winch on my old trailer today

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RAT ROD AL

RAT ROD AL

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After seeing @sireland67 post on this subject, it made me get off my *** and take on this project for myself. Not only to make life easier for Miss "T" when she comes with me on parts car picking.

Went to HF and got a 12000# steel cable unit. On sale and with my insider membership I picked it up for under $300..
$66 for some C channel and $200 for a fricken battery at the Zone..

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That will work, I have mine mounted to the trailer deck, because I have a tounge box for straps etc.
 
Had o fab up a platform to mount winch and keep some storage for my junk underneath. Got it all put together today and it actually works! That always a great thing .

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I bought a plastic battery box but it was too tall ,so I'll have to figure something else out there.
 
My trailer hadem on all 4 corners. What do I need to know about the D rings?
 
Did you get the wireless kit for it? I did and it is wonderful. When you need to replace the cable, put nylon rope on it.
 
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rbkt65 said:
Did you get the wireless kit for it? I did and it is wonderful. When you need to replace the cable, put nylon rope on it.
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I got the wired remote, I'll always have a helper with me. Iwas afraid I would tear up the rope cable, so that's why I got the cable unit.
 
Demonx2 said:
Looks like your settling in on the homestead! Well done.
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Hey there Dave ! I have a couple cars to pickup and was tired up beating Theresa and myself up for that matter.
Ya, we're getting settled in a little bit.. Still unpacking all our stuff we drug home from the mountains last week. We were dreading the haul out from up there. But thanks to our buddy @JDMopar we get it all loaded in one day. .
 
Here's a pick of JD backing my loaded small trailer onto my car hauler.. Saved a little time doing that.

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I got parts from a trailer parts place and made a pair of C channel brackets on the bottom of mine that lock into shackles and grade 8 9/16" bolts on the tongue.....so it's removeable and can be stored out of the weather.

I had contemplated the class III winch bracket that can go between the trailer and the truck, but what I made cost about $20 and doesn't add slack.
 
Nice work Al! I bet that'll make things a lot easier!
 
Nice job. D rings definitely would be a plus. I think you should make a cover like HemiSSDart did to keep some of the elements out.
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