Utilising the anchor points in the back of the pick up for a winch

[T.eddie]

Hi all,

After some thoughts, in the back of the pick up there are a number of anchor points which seem to me they would come in handy for a winch

I was wondering if anyone would know/has utilised these for a winch that is not permanently mounted? And if so what was used in the anchor points for the winch or did you just hook straight on?

I suspect hooking straight on could end in disaster

Thank in advance for any advice

 

[Mike_E]

Is there a load rating next to them? Often there is a sticker there next to it. If no, look at the owners manual and let us know... Should be able to advise on how best to rig it up if they are sufficiently rated.

Mike

 

[Bavarianbrit]

These fixings are usually just bolted into weld nuts held on the non visible side of the vertical 0.7mm sheet metal side panels without any bracing plate reinforcements behind them as they are only meant to attach ratchet straps to. I would not want to risk it. Better to add real tie downs onto the front beds vertical panel with some homemade bracing threaded plate made of 6mm or more between the bed and passenger area.

 

[Ade8mm]

These fixings are usually just bolted into weld nuts held on the non visible side of the vertical 0.7mm sheet metal side panels without any bracing plate reinforcements behind them as they are only meant to attach ratchet straps to. I would not want to risk it. Better to add real tie downs onto the front beds vertical panel with some homemade bracing threaded plate made of 6mm or more between the bed and passenger area.

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[T.eddie]

Thanks all I'll will look in the manual and go from there

 

[taco c]

Hi
I have used the anchor points on my last two Toyota pick ups for the frame of my winch set up with no bother at all.
I will try to put up photos when I get back in just out stalking in the rain again.

 

[Steff]

I guess it will depend on how strong the winch is and what you want to hook up to it.
Pulling a red onto the bed without any obstacles in the way shouldn't pose a problem.
Towing the whole truck out of a mud hole is a different story.

 

[T.eddie]

Thanks both, My thought is to use it only to pull the carcass if close enough to the motor/lune of sight etc and to pull it up onto the bed of the truck

Only looking at a small winch if I go down this route

 

[Tim.243]

Thanks both, My thought is to use it only to pull the carcass if close enough to the motor/lune of sight etc and to pull it up onto the bed of the truck

Only looking at a small winch if I go down this route

At your age you should just man handle them in the back, when the bigger stuff runs (which they do) across the corner of a ploughed field through the hedge and in the ditch...you will be pulling it 20/30 yards a time then stopping for a few lung fall's....
Call in at some point and I will look at it other wise the slide rules and power point drawings will be posted

 

[T.eddie]

At your age you should just man handle them in the back, when the bigger stuff runs (which they do) across the corner of a ploughed field through the hedge and in the ditch...you will be pulling it 20/30 yards a time then stopping for a few lung fall's....
Call in at some point and I will look at it other wise the slide rules and power point drawings will be posted

Haha I'm thinking of keeping the back safe for as long as possible
Appreciate the offer as always Tim will take you up on it in the new year

 

[Tim.243]

Haha I'm thinking of keeping the back safe for as long as possible
Appreciate the offer as always Tim will take you up on it in the new year

Lift things correctly like in the gym and you will...no good just doing the arms Tom as most never do the legs lol

 

[T.eddie]

Lift things correctly like in the gym and you will...no good just doing the arms Tom as most never do the legs lol

Currently none of it is getting done although will be getting back in the gym properly again in the new year

 

[taco c]

Pulled in hundreds of red with this

 

[paul o']

Get a frame made or make your own its an easy thing to do, this will help offset the load and you can use the same bolt holes .
Like the above

 

[Klenchblaize]

I’ve found the Safety Devices roll cage to be very handy and especially as it is correctly attached to the chassis and not simply bolted to body panels!

K

 

[Tim.243]

I’ve found the Safety Devices roll cage to be very handy and especially as it is correctly attached to the chassis and not simply bolted to body panels!

K

I have dragged big ish deer 100kg off fields to the truck with a piece of paracord through a piece of hose pipe as a handle.
That in old money was two big bags of cement @ 2cwt with 8x m6 bolts braced into a frame will be fine for 4 of the little bags lol

Back in the day building extensions the toy bags were not around so often 3 bags went in the wheel barrow and pushed around the back of a house where the extension was being built.

Heavy is a full bottle of acetylene which I have had on my shoulder but not these days....

The HSE clip board holders only held the clip board lol

My answer at a site induction came up each year at the piling company Christmas party with roars of laughter

" Tim" Yes, can you describe the worst scenario with your welding equipment.

There are two actually

1 the repair breaks and I have to come back
2 which is the worst......

What is that.....

I don't get paid...

 

[taco c]

Sorry didn't show the front mount I have pulled 100KG stags in the back and never seen any flex or movement.

 

[T.eddie]

Sorry didn't show the front mount I have pulled 100KG stags in the back and never seen any flex or movement.

What do you use for the frame? Or did you get those fabricated yourself?

 

[paul o']

25x25 box

 

[taco c]

Yes 25x25 box. I had my local black smith make it £50 cash I think if my memory serves me right.