H3 winch mounts for sale

[CrisB]

I've got 4 being delivered next week, taking orders now.

$325.00 each + shipping, coated with black Rubbergard.

5/16" steel, lasercut. 10x4.5" winch bolt pattern, 10" fairlead bolt pattern. Fits with or without stock grill guard. Cutout to show front license plate, no effect on approach angle. Tested with Warn xd9000i winch.

313-407-3693
Call with questions or to place your order!
Cris Burkhalter

[blindzebra]

i like the concept but 325 seems a bit steep for this mount. Anyone else with thoughts?

[fourfourto]

i like the concept but 325 seems a bit steep for this mount. Anyone else with thoughts?

X2


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It would be nice :D if you could list the plans and specs on your design so us do it your selfers can fabricate one of our own.:rolleyes:

You will make alot of friends :D :cool:

[CrisB]

It would be nice :D if you could list the plans and specs on your design so us do it your selfers can fabricate one of our own.:rolleyes:

You will make alot of friends :D :cool:

I love making new friends, but I did put a lot of time & energy into this design, and figure if I can sell a few I can make back my investment in R&D & that fine Warn winch. I've emailed flyers to most Hummer dealerships around the country, just want to recoup my $$, then I'll share! I don't really want to get into the shipping business too far.

What price do you guys think is fair? This is a fine piece of work, laser cut & made to fit...why spend the time & effort to fab one when I've done the hard work? There's nothing like it on the market.

Cris

[H3 Hummer]

Is your item Patent Pending? Considering the price of a new hitch and the price of the other designs out there, I think $199.00 would be fair.

[Agriv8r]

looks like a nice kit

[Ipedog]

Cris -

I like the work that you've done and appreciate the effort. However I think that $325 is way too high for what this item is.

Price this at $200-225 and I think that you'll probably sell a bunch.

[HummerNewbie]

Price this at $200-225 and I think that you'll probably sell a bunch.

X2, at that price I would definitely be in for one. You have done a great job and I certainly understand wanting/needing to recoup your cash and time investment but when you can get the bumper mount for $650 it does make it a tougher sell at $325 I think.

[CrisB]

X2, at that price I would definitely be in for one. You have done a great job and I certainly understand wanting/needing to recoup your cash and time investment but when you can get the bumper mount for $650 it does make it a tougher sell at $325 I think.

OK, you've all convinced me. Members of this forum can purchase for $225 + shipping, I'll save the big price for the outside world. You're the ones that helped me to find the right balance of ideas, and I'm not out to make a lot off this (c'mon...the market isn't that big). Honestly, they cost me around $190 each, and I'm picking up 4 tomorrow....I don't really want to sit on them or use 'em for ballast, I want you guys to put them to good use.

H3Hummer, why do you ask about Patent? You want to buy my plans? I wasn't thinking about having to police the world to see if anyone copied it....

[HummerNewbie]

I'll send you a PM in a minute.

[SeattleH3]

OK, you've all convinced me. Members of this forum can purchase for $225 + shipping, I'll save the big price for the outside world. You're the ones that helped me to find the right balance of ideas, and I'm not out to make a lot off this (c'mon...the market isn't that big). Honestly, they cost me around $190 each, and I'm picking up 4 tomorrow....I don't really want to sit on them or use 'em for ballast, I want you guys to put them to good use.

H3Hummer, why do you ask about Patent? You want to buy my plans? I wasn't thinking about having to police the world to see if anyone copied it....
I'm interested at this price. Do you have any pics of the mount unmounted?
Thanks-

[CrisB]

I'm interested at this price. Do you have any pics of the mount unmounted?
Thanks-

Pic attached, I just picked up the first batch today.

EDIT- this is of the prototype, edges are a little rough...finals are lasercut

[HummerNewbie]

Pic attached, I just picked up the first batch today.

Looking good. Winch ordered and looking forward to installing :)

[SeattleH3]

What does it weigh? How much shipped to Seattle, 98199?

Thanks again -

[HummerNewbie]

What does it weigh? How much shipped to Seattle, 98199?

Thanks again -

I can't answer but I was actually surprised how cheap to FL.

[CrisB]

What does it weigh? How much shipped to Seattle, 98199?

Thanks again -

weighs 40.5 lbs, UPS Ground to Seattle is $65.00

[CrisB]

Side pic with stock grill guard

[GotSandH3]

Looking at the mount in that picture, it looks like its ment for a H3 with a grill guard. Well what if you dont have a grill guard. It might look weird sticking out that far. Anyway of making one so that it sits closer to the grill??

[CrisB]

Looking at the mount in that picture, it looks like its ment for a H3 with a grill guard. Well what if you dont have a grill guard. It might look weird sticking out that far. Anyway of making one so that it sits closer to the grill??

They're already made as is, mount only extends 8" out from grill, the idea was to design it so it would fit with or without the stock guard. I had it on for a week without the grill guard to see how it looked, it really doesn't stick out that far, looks like it belongs there.

[SeattleH3]

Looking at the mount in that picture, it looks like its ment for a H3 with a grill guard. Well what if you dont have a grill guard. It might look weird sticking out that far. Anyway of making one so that it sits closer to the grill??
I have to agree. I was sold from the front but from the side it doesn't look as good. It looks like a good funtional product I just don't like how far out it is, especially the fairlead.

[GotSandH3]

Dont get me wrong, I like the product. Just thought it would look better pressed up against the grill. It sits a little too far for me to buy one. But then again, its just me.

[H3 Hummer]

Sorry I am slow - the reason I ask about the patent pending is because you have done a lot of work and I would hate for someone to just take your idea.


In regards to how far it sticks out, I think with a non-roller fairlead it would be fine.

[HummBebe]

I love it!!

Sign me up!!:D

[HummerNewbie]

Cris,

Do you have a sandwich shot with the brush guard? I am assuming they go in this order, brush guard, winch mount then tow hooks. Just want to make sure. Anything I need to know about the install?

[CrisB]

Cris,

Do you have a sandwich shot with the brush guard? I am assuming they go in this order, brush guard, winch mount then tow hooks. Just want to make sure. Anything I need to know about the install?

Don't have a sandwich shot here, can take one if you need, but you've got the order right. I had a plastic shim between my tow hooks & bumper, so order went...shim, brush guard, winch mount, tow hooks. You'll need an assistant to hold it all in place while you start the bolts. My winch wiring went right through the round holes in the lower grill opening, easy pass around the radiator, then you've gotta cut small slots in the battery post covers to let the wire through.

Easy, no mods necessary!
Cris

[HummerNewbie]

Don't have a sandwich shot here, can take one if you need, but you've got the order right. I had a plastic shim between my tow hooks & bumper, so order went...shim, brush guard, winch mount, tow hooks. You'll need an assistant to hold it all in place while you start the bolts. My winch wiring went right through the round holes in the lower grill opening, easy pass around the radiator, then you've gotta cut small slots in the battery post covers to let the wire through.

Easy, no mods necessary!
Cris

Sounds good, thanks. Don't think there is any need to take another pic, looks like you just provided all the info I need. Will post pics when installed.

[CrisB]

Dont get me wrong, I like the product. Just thought it would look better pressed up against the grill. It sits a little too far for me to buy one. But then again, its just me.

It can't get any closer! Gotta have room for a winch in there somewhere:) . It's the roller fairlead that makes it look like it's sticking out a long way, but look in the pics...it doesn't look out of place at all, and it's not sitting in the mud.

[HIHUMMER]

I like Chris...very very tempting.:cool:

[HummerNewbie]

I like Chris...very very tempting.:cool:

You can check it out in person in 10 days :D

[HummerNewbie]

Mine arrived today so hope to get it all installed over the next couple of days.

[Mike E]

Chris, I sent you a PM. Thanks.

[H3slate]

Are the mounts still available?

[CrisB]

Yup, I have one left here...$225 for forum members.

[Beastmaster]

Done! I'll send you a PM.

[CrisB]

Don't fight over it, I can have more made!

[H3slate]

Thanks Chris. I am still debating over which way I want to go for the winch. It might be awhile, I am just checking out my options.

[Khoolhandz]

Hi,

Do you still have one left? If not how long till you get more done?

I want one for sure, though need to know if you will ship to Vancouver Canada.

Postal Code V3W-3H9. Thanks!

Eugene

[H3slate]

hey Chris, mark me down for one when you get some more made. I definitely want one, just not in a huge hurry right now. Just bought a brushguard and gps, have spread out the purchases to keep my wife happy.

[CrisB]

Hi,

Do you still have one left? If not how long till you get more done?

I want one for sure, though need to know if you will ship to Vancouver Canada.

Postal Code V3W-3H9. Thanks!

Eugene

Koolhandz, I sent you a Private Message.

[CrisB]

OK, enough of you are interested that I'll have another batch made up...don't want anyone stuck on the trails. PM me if you want one!

Had the great pleasure of winching my buddy's Jeep out of a mudhole this weekend (after I made it through!), but had no camera to document the feat.:crying:

[Desert Dan]

Will the mount fit a Warn 9.5ti winch?

Just checking?

Thanks

[CrisB]

Mounting bolt pattern is 10x4.5 inches, provides about 7.5 inches of depth from OEM grill guard to front fairlead, more room if no grill guard. I mounted a Warn xd9000i with no trouble.

[blindzebra]

I would like one. Do you have on left?

[Jeff G]

Cris - Do you have any of these in yet?:confused:

[CrisB]

Guys, I still have one left here, more being made up, could take a few weeks for the new batch to be finished. PM me for payment info.

[Demo]

Chris how are those things holding up? Do you have anymore left? If so can you send me/post a couple of new pics? Have you altered the mount any (trimmed the edges)?

Thanks,
Demo

[CrisB]

Chris how are those things holding up? Do you have anymore left? If so can you send me/post a couple of new pics? Have you altered the mount any (trimmed the edges)?

Thanks,
Demo

Hey Demo...still one here, same design, nobody's claimed it yet, more being made up. Holding up great, no issues, lots of use!

[RuggedH2]

BTT

I'm broke from Christmas, but when I recover I'm gonna want one of these. Before April in Moab (My birthday present to myself). :cool: Do you still have one?

[CrisB]

I just sold the last one, need to make sure I've got a few buyers before I make another batch...so let's see who sounds off here, a couple others have said they wanted one but haven't committed. Only 4 months to Moab, I can't wait.

[Jeff G]

I just sold the last one, need to make sure I've got a few buyers before I make another batch...so let's see who sounds off here, a couple others have said they wanted one but haven't committed. Only 4 months to Moab, I can't wait.

Chris - I'm ready whenever you get some more made. Just PM me or shoot me an email. Thanks again!!:beerchug:

[RuggedH2]

Chris,

Same story here. I'll take one as soon as you can get one. Shoot me a PM for payment.

There's at least 2 now.

[H3 Hummer]

I got one of the latest batch from Cris. I am really impressed and satisfied. Looks great! :perfect10s:


http://chris.driveyourhummer.com/HUmmer-%28Salmon%29-Feb.-%2707-02.jpg

http://chris.driveyourhummer.com/HUmmer-%28Salmon%29Feb.-%2707--02.jpg
http://chris.driveyourhummer.com/HUmmer-%28Salmon%29-Feb.-%2707-01.jpg

http://chris.driveyourhummer.com/HUmmer-%28Salmon%29Feb.-%2707--01.jpg

[Jeff G]

Chris - You have a PM.:beerchug:

[HummerNewbie]

I got one of the latest batch from Cris. I am really impressed and satisfied. Looks great! :perfect10s:

I have been very happy with mine too. I think it was the first one he sold back in July.

Chris - You have a PM.:beerchug:

Playing golf with him tomorrow. I will mention your PM to him in case he hasn't seen it.

[Jeff G]

I have been very happy with mine too. I think it was the first one he sold back in July.



Playing golf with him tomorrow. I will mention your PM to him in case he hasn't seen it.

Thank you. I hope he doesn't take as long to answer mine as I did to answer his. I didn't see it for a month. I wish I was in FL playing golf. It's warm enough here, but raining.:beerchug:

[CrisB]

Alright guys, I gotta be honest here... each batch has sold quickly, but it's really not worth the trouble to me at that $225 price (after sandblasting, prep, prime & coating, I'm only making like $10). Not sure if I'm having any more made. If I do, I gotta get $275 for them, so sound off if that sounds fair...it is still the cheapest option for winch mounting on an H3. None left right now, they're made in batches of 4, so I need some orders before I have any more made up.

[RuggedH2]

I got one of these from Cris last month. I think he did a great job with design and fabrication. The welds are great and the entire mount is very sturdy and solid.

It is a great winch mount and I'm glad he had these put together.

There is still not enough quality aftermarket wheeling products on the market for our trucks, let alone at reasonable prices.

By the way, does anybody have any experience with the 10,000 T-Max integrated winch? Same mounting bolt pattern as the Warn, with a little more rated pulling power for the same money.

[H3 Hummer]

I have one of these that I got from Cris. No longer have the H3 but I have this piece. Let me know if you want it.

[Mike E]

Mine is holding up really well. It's still a very good deal at $275.

[HummerNewbie]

Definitely worth $275. These are very strong units and hold up great. I recently used mine to pull out 2 H1s and a new F-350 running 46" tires, mount worked like a charm :beerchug:

[hummer_metal]

This is a well design and fabricated winch deck. I purchased the Warn XD9000i and a hard cover. I put it on alone and it took me about an hour including wiring it in.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/themetalpeddler/hummer/P4070163a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/themetalpeddler/hummer/P4070162a.jpg

I chose to use 3M rubber undercoating and asked Cris to ship it to me raw.

Thanks Cris, you can't go wrong with purchasing one of these.

[CrisB]

Hey Metal, that looks great with the hard cover, where'd you get that?

We've noticed an issue with extremely hard pulls, the grill cage wants to bend out slightly from all the rotational force...working now on fabricating upper attachment points from cage to grill to help, will send out to any buyers with a cage when finished. The metal bumper is actually what's being deformed from the pivot, no bending of the mounts.

Not a huge issue, seeing how many trucks my winch has saved with only a little cage bend in Moab...but is is an issue I want to address. Still seems to be the cheapest way to get a winch on the front.

[Demo]

That's above and beyond Chris, very cool. Very cool.

[hummer_metal]

I ordered the hard cover on line, but you can get them locally at any Warn dealer.

I can't find the diggie camera right now, I added two PIAA off road lights to the deck. Looks badass I think....

I have yet to fab up the steel guards to go around the lights, but when the weather breaks and i get time I will complete them.

Also just to mention I am in the planning phase of a new brush guard as well.

The OEM works okay.... But just doesn't identify with my rig, so to speak...

I have tried a few sketches, and already know I am going to use schedule 40 1" pipe and when I am finished black powder coat.

[CrisB]

That's above and beyond Chris, very cool. Very cool.

Thanks Demo....I don't want anyone doing damage to the bumper with the mount, seems it only needs a little reinforcement above to avoid the pivot...we'll see what I can come up with. Whatever it is, it'll require drilling to mount to OEM cage, and I think it'll work with most any other cage as well.

I saw the same setup on another manufacturer's cage/winchmount setup...think it was Rough Country? Upper mounting points to help avoid the rotational force, should work with any grill cage.

[Crash ?]

What about lowering the mounting plate down to the middle...?? If I said make it a shaped like a T instead of an L would that make any sense..??

Instead of this (side view)

_Winch_
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You have this..
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[CrisB]

That would fix the rotation, but lower the mount & cut off the approach angle.....and that's too important to lose!

[Crash ?]

Do you loose anything the way it is now..??? Could it be dropped any at all before it cuts into the approach..??? Every little bit would be helping some...

[hummer_metal]

Cris I had a chance to use the winch deck today, looks good, no doubt.

But as you mentioned, there is a problem with the pull. I thought the front end of my rig was going to pull off.

My brush guard tweaked down towards the winch deck, and the front of my rig was bent. I stopped the pull because my whole front end was looking bad.

Under a load of 1600lbs I didn't expect it to act like this. :twak:

[CrisB]

What??? 1600 lb pull & the bumper bent? Doesn't sound right....mine has handled some extreme pulls with no problems, until I really put a full load on it at a low angle.

The root of the problem seems to be the plates welded to the end of the frame for the D-ring attachment points; they are surprisingly thin at 3/16".

I've drawn up new plates to weld on, 3/8" with angle gussets to help prevent the bending. They're being laser-cut this week, will send out to anyone who wants them, no charge. It'll require pulling the bumper & grinding off the old ones, then re-welding new ones on. Also may include 2 supports to go from grill cage to body metal at upper grill.

Easy to fix that bend for now; I pulled my bumper (easy, 6 bolts, took an hour altogether), banged it out some from the inside, and used a pipe-wrench to straighten the mounting plates back up. I can't believe they only used 3/16 steel for those plates, beefing them up should fix the issue.

I want eveyone happy, and for things to work right, and nobody should have to think twice about pulling out the winch.

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[SR1355]

Hey Cris, Good find on the problem, I suspected it had something the do with what was behind the bumper. Let me know how your coming on mod, I'll voluteer to go get really stuck for your to test out the new design...:jump:

I still need a winch mount once this issue has been resolved.

[NEOCON1]

, I'll voluteer to go get really stuck for your to test out the new design...:jump:

.

or i can go down some stuff i cant get back up ;) :giggling:

[CrisB]

or i can go down some stuff i cant get back up ;) :giggling:

Oh yah??? you know a spot??? winch would come in pretty handy there:giggling:

[NEOCON1]

hey thats what friends are for :jump:

[SR1355]

Nothing like a little self rescue is there boys...

:jump: :jump: :jump:

[CrisB]

Nothing like a little self rescue is there boys...

:jump: :jump: :jump:

We ran a class on Extraction 101 that day.:OWNED:

[SR1355]

I thought we were going to do that back a Neo's,,, damn missed out....:giggling:

[NEOCON1]

we can always do the G run at Neo's-turn again sometime :D :D :D

[Hunner]

I have used this one a few times on some long hauls. Would this show anything you have not already figured out. I got mine before you made yours. I wanted at first to just have the mount. This is one of those from Teka Toys but Im not sure who made it. The brush guard and plate were welded together. I checked those backing plates after reading this thread.

[hummer_metal]

What??? 1600 lb pull & the bumper bent? Doesn't sound right....mine has handled some extreme pulls with no problems, until I really put a full load on it at a low angle.

Who said the bumper bent Cris?

I didn't say that, did I???????????

Nothing was bent, I stopped the pull before damage was done. I noted what was going on... Nothing more, nothing less.

This is what I said, note that I have not REVISED what I am sharing...

Cris I had a chance to use the winch deck today, looks good, no doubt.

But as you mentioned, there is a problem with the pull. I thought the front end of my rig was going to pull off.

My brush guard tweaked down towards the winch deck, and the front of my rig was bent. I stopped the pull because my whole front end was looking bad.

Under a load of 1600lbs I didn't expect it to act like this.

I didn't, so I shared with you what was going on with the winch deck. I paid for it, and used it, and am giving you feedback on its use in the field.

[CrisB]

OK man, so you're saying it stressed out some while pulling, but you stopped before it bent? That's normal, but you said "and the front of my rig was bent" so I thought it did bend out on you.

Still, I've got those frame plates in the works & I'd be happy to send you a pair to weld on, if you want 'em. Along with the top supports I'm fabbing up for the grill cage, that should hold the pivot...will send those too, if you like.

Work-in-progress, it seems...

[hummer_metal]

Got your email, had a look at it, yup that's where I suspect the problem is too... Why did they make those brackets so thin? Engineers...

Nope, I am happy with the deck and am making the gussetts myself to support the front end brackets...

It should be good to go when I get time to weld the gussetts on. :clapping:

[NEOCON1]

OBERON ale :beerchug: i'm enjoyin one right now :clapping:

[Crash ?]

Why did they make those brackets so thin? Engineers...

No.. Not the Engineers.. It was the bean counters that knew by using a thinner metal they could save maybe $10 per truck.. That adds up and since the H3 is truely only a light duty truck, not a HEAVY DUTY rig, chances are there are only a very few folks such as the folks here that would EVER have problems with it..

It's the same reason they went with a 7.5 aluminum front diff rather than a 8 cast iron and only 26 (or is it 27) spline gears rather than 32's..

The cost savings vs the few problems (that someone else is fixing on their dime) is just to great to overlook..

They cut $10 here and $12 there and they can get the sticker price below the $30K mark ($29,999) the make more short cuts they take and thinner lighter materials they use the more profit they can get out of that same $29,999 sticker...

[SR1355]

:iagree: It's all about the Benjamins....

[CrisB]

OBERON ale :beerchug: i'm enjoyin one right now :clapping:

I gotta go get more of that, it's only made for a month or so....enjoy!!!:beerchug:

[CrisB]

OK, finished some mods...

Added 2 brackets to brush guard, they go back to a bolt on the steel radiator housing. Required drilling into center steel of brush guard, a nylon spacer helps keep it from tweaking. This oughta counteract the rotational force on the grill guard, but I still need the new-thicker-better mounting plates so I can weld 'em to the frame ends.

Anybody that's bought a mount, and has a brush guard, sound off if you'd like a pair, they're on me. Anybody still wants a mount can have a pair of these to bolt on with it.

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[SR1355]

Looks good Cris, we'll have to see how they do on Drummond....

;) :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana:;)

[CrisB]

We're gonna need that winch, good testing opportunity.:clapping:

[CrisB]

OK, here's the bigger-better-stronger frame mounting plates I had laser cut, anybody wants a set let me know. I'll include plates & upper supports with any further winch mount requests.

Welding mine on tomorrow, will post some pics. 3/8" steel, hope the engineers are paying attention....no way these'll bend.

[RuggedH2]

Nice! Look good.

[SR1355]

OK, here's the bigger-better-stronger frame mounting plates I had laser cut, anybody wants a set let me know. I'll include plates & upper supports with any further winch mount requests.

Welding mine on tomorrow, will post some pics. 3/8" steel, hope the engineers are paying attention....no way these'll bend.

Those look impressive....

[NEOCON1]

Nice! Look good.


X2 :beerchug: i cant wait to test them out ;)

[RuggedH2]

Damn Cris,

I already got the new supports. That was fast. They look strong! I'm going to get them on right away. Thank you, and I appreciate the video CD also! :beerchug:

Neo, I'm planning on being down there May 24, 25, and 26. We'll try not to use them on the G -Run at Neo's turn :giggling: but if we do, we'll be all set. ;)

[CrisB]

Cool! Glad they got there OK.

I purposely got my H3 stuck this weekend in a mudhole just to try out the new setup, worked like a charm. No bend, no stressing. It wasn't any cliff face boulder winching like Neo can get you into:giggling: , but I'm convinced this was the fix.

When you weld on the new plates, pay attention that they're flush with the ends of the frame members, sit at 90 degrees to the ground, and lay a straight edge across them to be sure they're on the same plane.

[CrisB]

here's a pic

[NEOCON1]

:beerchug: :beerchug: those look really good :beerchug: :beerchug:

[Lex_Ordo]

here's a pic

CrisB, Two questions, and just be aware I'm no Off-roader like you guys by any stretch of the imagination. So if I'm not grasping this too well please understand.

1) do you need to use these fabbed plates in order for the winch mount to work on any H3? Or only with H3's that have the Brush Guard?

2) Any thoughts of designing something similar to the Winch mount, but in a 2" receiver, to make use of the front end for different hitches? Similar to the H2 front receiver? It would lift the receiver up over the front plate a bit, but utilize the chasis/frame for mounting as the winch mount does where the Tow hooks are bolted on now.

As far as strength goes, well the rear receiver, is just a bumper with a receiver mount as part of it, and the bumper is bolted to the chasis; So I would assume that there would be no reason to think that the front would be any different.
However using your design, it probably would be stronger because instead of using the bumper, like the rear, we'd be mounting the piece directly to the frame through the tow hook attachments.
Now the tow rating would be based soley on the mount's steel strength, not the truck's stamped steel bumpers strength.

What are your thoughts? I've also sent you a PM about this.

[CrisB]

Fabbed plates are for extra strength at the D-ring mount, makes no difference if you've got the brush guard or not...winch plate will fit with or without brush guard.

No plans for front receiver mounts, barely even a market for the winch plates! Shouldn't be hard though, just take your idea to a local fab shop & see what they think.

[06-H3]

Are these winch mounts still available for purchase? If so, I'd be interested in obtaining one. Quick question, I can't quite tell how they mount to the vehicle. Is it mounted at the same location as the two front D-rings?

[06-H3]

*bump*

Still curious if they are available.

[CrisB]

Are these winch mounts still available for purchase? If so, I'd be interested in obtaining one. Quick question, I can't quite tell how they mount to the vehicle. Is it mounted at the same location as the two front D-rings?

Sorry all, haven't checked in here in a while.

Yes, it mounts to the D-ring bolts, one left here still, may get more made up soon.

[bennersj]

Do you still have any left and what is the price with shipping to 18017?

[CrisB]

Just sold the last one, looking for 1 more deposit before I have another batch of 4 made up...any takers?

[Goonsqd]

how much?

[tomgcherry]

I have done a LOT of research and this mount is the BEST that I have seen. Having said that, I also have done a lot of research on Baseplates so that I can tow my 2008 H3X behind my motorhome. I have downloaded the instructions, as well as the pictorials, from Blue Ox and Roadmaster. These two vendors have 90% of the market. BOTH their design engineers have issues with the way that the recovery hooks are mounted and will NOT use the recovery hook bolts for towing. Remember, this is FREE WHEELING Towing...not snatching the H3 out of a snow bank or mud or whatever. I have also talked to the Engineers...

Blue Ox, at first glance, looks like they simply REMOVE the recovery hooks and use the bolts to mount their base plates. HOWEVER, they actually put reinforcments (on BOTH sides of the frame rail) and have a SECOND back-up plate attached to the frame rail. You mount the base plate using the factory bolts. HOWEVER, you then have a lock washer and additional nut that is attached to the bolts. THUS you have a MUCH stronger joint. I have looked (pictures and observations) at the flanges on the frame rails and the nuts....they are NOT that substantial.

My only suggestion is that you, or others, go to the Blue Ox site and look at the instructions for the 2008 base plates. That may be something that should be considered....and I KNOW that there are many fabricators out there that have installed home made mounts WITHOUT beefing up the flanges.

ALSO...have you considered making a Multi Mount (2") receiver bar for the H3. I have a Warn 8000 MM and love it...I