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H3 Hummer
06-14-2006, 04:54 AM
In regards to a portable winch being mounted to a 2 inch. trailer hitch, if the hitch is rated around 5,000 - 6,0000 pounds and your winch is around 10,0000 pounds is this a dangerous scenario? :confused:
HummBebe
06-14-2006, 05:10 AM
The truck would move, or rather be pulled toward the object you were winching, before it would break.
H3 Hummer
06-14-2006, 05:14 AM
The truck would move, or rather be pulled toward the object you were winching, before it would break.
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NEOCON1
06-14-2006, 05:14 AM
the trucks way 4700 - 5000 lbs depending on mods the extra power in the winch will be great just dont try to winch an H2 with it ;) then you would want a frame mount :D
Aaron Kappler
06-14-2006, 03:06 PM
The winch is only as strong as the weakest point. I would advise against using such a mount.

I'm not sure if you have ever seen a winch cable break, or a tow mount break, but it is not pretty. Is it really worth the risk?