flush mounted winch

[HumminNBoatin']

Originally Posted by Dddhorn

I probably missed this somewhere earlier in the conversation... What winch is he designing around, or would we have a choice?

Thanks,
Dave

The BA winch is desinged around a MileMarker 9500SEC. The SEC was specially desinged by MileMarker for this application. Basically what MileMarker did is took the 9500SE and moved the controll box up in the engine bay to make the complete unit a better fit.

I know that Rubberduck is a dealer for both MileMarker and Warn. However since he will be using my truck as the jig my quess is that it would be designed around the MileMarker. I have had mine for 2 years now and it has not let me down. I would assume that if he takes the project on he would probably find some way to improve the BA bumper. I for one would like to see it made from a heavier gauge steel.

[Dddhorn]

Originally Posted by HumminNBoatin'

The BA winch is desinged around a MileMarker 9500SEC. The SEC was specially desinged by MileMarker for this application. Basically what MileMarker did is took the 9500SE and moved the controll box up in the engine bay to make the complete unit a better fit.

I know that Rubberduck is a dealer for both MileMarker and Warn. However since he will be using my truck as the jig my quess is that it would be designed around the MileMarker. I have had mine for 2 years now and it has not let me down. I would assume that if he takes the project on he would probably find some way to improve the BA bumper. I for one would like to see it made from a heavier gauge steel.

OK, thanks. I've been looking for a winch mount solution for months, was about to bribe a local fabricator who does excellent work, but... $$$$$$ And, he has nothing to work from...

I was looking at MileMarker anyway, but the hydraulic, not electric. I think they have the same bolt pattern so don't think that would be an issue.

I'm definitely interested, but would like to know a little more about the details before I send off money... I'll PM you with my email.

Thanks,
Dave

[DRTYFN]

Milemarker winches suck . So does their idea of service - which you'll need a lot of. When designing this bumper we used a MM 12K only because we didn't know that Warn had a winch that would fit.
Warn has a sterling reputation both for quality and service.

[slippy]

warn only has a reputation becuase people have been using them for decades. your paying for the name. and the service your getting your paying for too if you buy there warrenty for like 300 bucks.

milemarker winches is a great winch line.

trashing MM and proping up Warn when you have a MMwinch bumper already made is

[HumminNBoatin']

I had to get a new plug in for my MM winch as road salt got into the one on the front of the bumper. MM had EXCELLENT customer service and got the part out to me quickly.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by slippy

warn only has a reputation becuase people have been using them for decades. your paying for the name. and the service your getting your paying for too if you buy there warrenty for like 300 bucks.

milemarker winches is a great winch line.

trashing MM and proping up Warn when you have a MMwinch bumper already made is

You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. MM = sh1t. I've seen their winches break. And good luck trying to get them fixed.
I had an issue with a Warn(I tried to add a power disconnect cable to a sealed 9500Ti) and took it to Warn. They fixed it with no questions. I've dealt with MM - they're underhanded skunks. They tried to steal a prototype bumper design that I worked on and sell it as their own. Yeah, real reputable company.

[HumminNBoatin']

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. MM = sh1t. I've seen their winches break. And good luck trying to get them fixed.
I had an issue with a Warn(I tried to add a power disconnect cable to a sealed 9500Ti) and took it to Warn. They fixed it with no questions. I've dealt with MM - they're underhanded skunks. They tried to steal a prototype bumper design that I worked on and sell it as their own. Yeah, real reputable company.

Now that is news to me! Man I love that bumper you did..... To bad you dont sell it!

[guruerror]

"...underhanded skunks..."

EDIT: What a great band name!

OH...and DRTYFN, I just have to say, I get stuck watching your avatar every time I read one of your posts.

[KT2T]

Originally Posted by guruerror

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OH...and DRTYFN, I just have to say, I get stuck watching your avatar every time I read one of your posts.

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