4th gen winch on a 3rd gen truck?

[JMOS4]

Hi,

I just picked up a winch and mount from a 4wheel drive shop that was never installed on a truck, once I got it home I realized it was a 4th gen.

So has anyone else done this, the mount looks like it will mount up but the clutch lever looks like it will hit the bumper I am thinking I might be able to reclock the lever but think it will end up coming straight up near the AC condensor

Any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated

Regards,

[Sumbeach84]

I can't help in this topic right now but I can relate I'm trying to do the same thing and you sound awfully familiar to my situation? Are you in Michigan and just bought one of the winches from diversifed?

[JMOS4]

Hi,

Yeah in Michigan, I didn't realize there was 2 different type, price was too good to pass up so a little McGyvering might be worth it even if I have to get a different lever.

Regards,

[Sumbeach84]

Yes from what I read the mount is the same or close enough to work but the solenoid pack and lever are on opposites sides so modifying the lever and they will work

[JMOS4]

Hi all,

Update:

Fits with no modifications, you do need to remove the bumper and nicest thing the clutch lever and controller plug in are accessible from the bumper so you don't have to open the hood

Also when you go to put it in you have to raise the winch and mount higher than the bumper brackets and lower it in on a 30-45 degree angle I used a cherry picker and a floor jack

Regards,
Jim

[Sumbeach84]

Anys pics of it installed?

[JMOS4]

Hi,

Finally got the pictures resized so I could upload

Regards,

[RamGentry]

Nice! Looks right at home

[olyelr]

Yeah, wow! I cant believe the frame and bumper hole on the 3rg gens are so close to the 4th gens. Glad it worked out for ya!

[Sumbeach84]

Looks badass!

[JMOS4]

Hi all,

Thanks for the compliments, it a poor man's Power Wagon, one part at a time, as its a ST model, I mainly got it because it was a stick, and low mileage.

Yeah the winch fits nicely, not sure which version of winch is easier to use, but either will work in a 3rd gen

Regards,

[adeluca73]

one piece at a time....

[FirerescuePW]

I think there's a Johnny Cash song in there somewhere...

[RustyPW]

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