Back winch

[herman48]

I have just bought a 2000 lb. Warn winch to mount in the back of my 1100. Its main purpose will be that of lifting and dragging dead deer onto the bed. I am going to have a friend who knows how to weld make an L-shaped steel bracket. The vertical side of the L will be bolted onto the railing of the bed right behind the cab. The horizontal part will be bolted onto the bed itself, to prevent the railing from bending under load. The winch may come in handy to pull the Kube backwards if it gets stuck. I already have a 4000 lb. winch mounted on the front. When (if) I get a deer, I'll lower the tailgate, tilt the bed, loop the cable under the deer's shoulders, and winch him up. My old back will be grateful.
I got the winch from the Northern Tool and Equipment catalog. The price, shipping included, was very low for a Warn: a little over $100. The first one they sent me didn't work: its clutch would not lock again after being placed in free spooling. I called Northern and they immediately shipped me another one and a free UPS label to return the defective unit. I was extremely satisfied with their Customer Service. The new one works, by the way.

 

[bczoom]

I had thought about doing something similar but never got it done.
Until my son got big (big enough to toss a deer in the bed), my plan was to use the front winch. I use the synthetic rope so I was going to go from the winch to up and over the cab. There's no sharp edges and the rope won't hurt the plastic roof. Tilt the bed so it's like a ramp then pull the deer up onto the bed from the front winch.

 

[herman48]

I had thought about doing something similar but never got it done.
Until my son got big (big enough to toss a deer in the bed), my plan was to use the front winch. I use the synthetic rope so I was going to go from the winch to up and over the cab. There's no sharp edges and the rope won't hurt the plastic roof. Tilt the bed so it's like a ramp then pull the deer up onto the bed from the front winch.

My front winch has the braided steel cable and I don't think it would be wise
for me to use your method...
However, I do use that method with my Argo, whose winch is in front. The seat's frame is a steel tube, so I spool out the steel cable over the seat's frame and load the deer into the back compartment. It's a bit tough on the tub's paint, but a little spray of black Rustoleum now and then fixes the problem.

 

[ovrszd]

That should work great. Make sure your L bracket is strong enough to transfer the pulling action to the bed floor. Even if it simply flexes a little it will eventually destroy the front bed panel.

If you don't use a bed rack you could incorporate a square tube or strong angle iron bracket welded to the L, across the front of the bed, using the stake holes to spread the load to the sides of the bed.

I would hesitate to use the winch for vehicle recovery. You'll put a LOT of stress on the bed hinge pins.

Post pics when you get it setup.

 

[herman48]

That should work great. Make sure your L bracket is strong enough to transfer the pulling action to the bed floor. Even if it simply flexes a little it will eventually destroy the front bed panel.

If you don't use a bed rack you could incorporate a square tube or strong angle iron bracket welded to the L, across the front of the bed, using the stake holes to spread the load to the sides of the bed.

I would hesitate to use the winch for vehicle recovery. You'll put a LOT of stress on the bed hinge pins.

Post pics when you get it setup.

I think you are right about not using the back winch for vehicle recovery. Now, I'd like to damage those pins with a 900-lb. deer, but I am afraid I won't have the chance...

 

[Tree mulcher]

I built a set up very similar to what you are talking about. I did use one inch solid stock for legs in the bed corner holes with a piece of three inch angle iron the width of the bed welded on top. Mounted the winch on top of the angle, then cut a four by four block that fits under the winch plate to brace the winch and keep it from twisting down under load.I just rigged a pig tail with enough wire to reach the battery with the bed up. I used clamps for the battery instead of a switch(just reverse the clamps to change directions). I also keep a couple of boards in the bed to use as ramps. The beauty of this set up is to remove it all you have to do is simply lift it out! I've only used it to load 3-400 pounds, but so far I have not noticed any damage.

 

[Tree mulcher]

I have tried to post pictures of my winch setup but for some reason they are posting upside down, so I guess y'all will have to use your imagination .

 

[Jim_S]

I have tried to post pictures of my winch setup but for some reason they are posting upside down, so I guess y'all will have to use your imagination .

I flipped the pic for you. Looks GREAT!

Jim

 

[Tree mulcher]

Thanks Jim! Here's a better pic of the mount.
Why are my pics upside down? I'm posting from my iPad.

 

[Doc]

Not sure why they come out upside down but you can post em anyway and one of the mods or myself will flip em for you. That is a better pic of your setup. Thanks!!!!!!

 

[bczoom]

Flip your IPad 180° (upside down) and try again.
I don't have any Apple products but I think this is what my kids do.

 

[Mark.Sibole]

Easiest solution to all of this is dont shoot then damn big deer.Its inhumane.Go buy your meat from the grocery store where no animals are harmed.

 

[Tree mulcher]

Thought I would try another picture.
Tried flipping the iPad. Didn't work, I must have an Australian iPad!

 

[herman48]

Easiest solution to all of this is dont shoot then damn big deer.Its inhumane.Go buy your meat from the grocery store where no animals are harmed.

Yes, grocery store meat is born in the back of the store in Styrofoam trays covered by Saran wrap...

 

[Mark.Sibole]

lmao well thats what the left wing nuts believe.Nothing like sarcasm in the mornings.

 

[ovrszd]

Weld a down brace onto your crossbeam that stands in the bed and you won't need the 4x4.

Great thinking outside the box.

 

[Tree mulcher]

Thought about a welded brace but I like being able to take the 4x4 block out when I need a little more bed space when I'm not using the winch.