How badly do you want a winch for your H3?

[Ipedog]

Yep, thats the question. Personally I want one in a major way. Mods in order of priority for me are winch, then 3" Rough Country Lift, then...

Okay, here's the reason for the question:
I have contacted both Warn and Ramsey and they have said that there has been virtually no inquiries for a winch bumper OR a winch mount for the H3. Due to this they have zero intent of creating one. Basically, if you have an H3 and want a winch, you're on your own to fab a mount.

So here is the question: How badly do you want a winch for your H3, AND, do you want a winch bumper OR an external mount?

If there is enough real interest perhaps we can convince one of these companies to produce something... Speak up, what do you think? What do you want?

Assuming a 9500lbs electric winch, with synthetic line and aluminum hawse, how much would you be willing to pay for a winch and mount assembly?

[rkcrawl]

I'm interested in a winch MOUNT, I'll supply the winch...

I also pinged Warn and ARB recently and got the same reply. It more likely not enough people are asking yet. If it takes too long, I'll fab my own.

[nmikes]

Also would depend on the type of winch... I'm not going to go for a cheap under powerd winch I have to say seven hail mary's, face east to say a prayer, all the while rubbing a rabbits foot before using.

[MarineHawk]

On mine, you need only sacrifice a small furry mammal to the Winch Gods. Then it works great.
A 9000 or 9,500 lb winch would be more than sufficient for an H3.

[deicustoms1]

What about the winch in that other thread. Has anyone tried to get more info, or get more made through that person?

It's almost exactly what I want.

[PARAGON]

http://www.teakatoys.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=S...Number=6#largerph oto

http://www.defeliceinnovations.com/PRODUCTSBuilttoBeat/...bid/191/Default.aspx

[MarineHawk]

Interesting. Notice how the Teaka winch sits up about 6 to 8 inches higher than the DOI one. I can't tell for sure from the photos, but it looks like the DOI one might cut into the approach angle more for that reason.

[Beastmaster]

I like the looks of the DOI one better. It's a cleaner look that's reminiscent of the Milemarker H1 winch mount.

And a 9000lb winch is more than enough for an H3. Heck, I'm relying on a 9000lb winch plus an oversized snatch block to help pull my rear end out using my wife's truck.

[DRTYFN]

Originally posted by dei???????:
What about the winch in that other thread. Has anyone tried to get more info, or get more made through that person?

It's almost exactly what I want.

Uhmmmm... any of you peeps notice that you have ZERO access to the winch?
After looking at the area behind the front bumper I'm wondering how that particular system secures the winch?

[Ipedog]

Paragon -

Thanks for the links. I am familiar with the teckatoys/steelcraft mount and something about it bugs me. It just seems cheesy, that and I don't like the brush gaurd.

The DOI unit is basically exactly what I was looking for, just couldn't find. Thanks for the link. I'm going to contact these guys today. With an aluminum or warn steel hawse instead of the roller assembly that could be a really sweet setup.

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by dei???????:
What about the winch in that other thread. Has anyone tried to get more info, or get more made through that person?

It's almost exactly what I want.

DEI - This was a custom, one off unit and the builder has no intensions of producing more at this time. I have been in contact with the owner of this truck and am trying to get more details, but at this time don't expect to see this unit available for purchase.

[Ipedog]

Just got off the phone with Matt from DOI (Nice guy, BTW) and this winch bumper is a reality and sounds just about perfect!

The initial run of 20 should be done and available within about 2 weeks. Pricing is still up in the air.

I expect to have this bad boy on my H3 and SOON!

ThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYou Paragon for finding this!

[HummerNewbie]

I really prefer a design like that but I don't know much of anything about winches so who knows. Is he going to contact you regarding price or are you supposed to contact him?

[deicustoms1]

I hope it will be available in black, too much bling!

[bjc]

I've been talking to Matt for a couple of weeks now about his winch design and am having it installed by his shop the first week in June. I honestly think Matt is still in the prototype stage (even though he's completed one already and it appears to be working great). I told him I was willing to be the second guinea pig, and I'm sure there will be more.

He still hasn't completed installation instructions, so I'm not sure this is ready for mass distribution. It does, however, appear to be the best design to date. I will post pics in about a month.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by bjc:
I've been talking to Matt for a couple of weeks now about his winch design and am having it installed by his shop the first week in June.

If you are at the point where you have an install scheduled, I would guess that you have talked price to some degree. Care to give us at least a range that was discussed.

[DDWH]

This ended up in the H1 forum on accident I would think.

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/t...5/m/4251003181

[Sewie]

More info and pics on that winch setup.

Custom winch mount

[bjc]

Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bjc:
I've been talking to Matt for a couple of weeks now about his winch design and am having it installed by his shop the first week in June.

If you are at the point where you have an install scheduled, I would guess that you have talked price to some degree. Care to give us at least a range that was discussed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't want to speak for Matt, but I will say the price range he was thinking about for the winch bumper during our initial conversations was reasonable. I still don't know whether he's going to meet the price I can get for a Warn XD9000, so I may just pick it up myself and pay him for the bumper and installation.

I'm also going to have him install custom skid plating as I like his designs much better than the "boxed" armor plating from GM which I think has too many hang up points.

[Matt Defelice]

i will post more pics on the site this week of the mount