I appreciate the pictures, they really helped in my decision. I just bought the Gorilla 4000 and a Universal mounting plate. I have never used a winch before with the RTV. Does one ever need to get at the body of the winch or is it ok to have it tucked in out of sight? I plan on pulling tops toward a logging road to cut up for firewood. I have helped a brother in law with his winch and a Ranger do the same but don't remember how I released the cable to pull it out. He has his set up on a hitch so he can have it on the front or back. When I priced that set up out it was way more than the gorilla. I figure front mount should be okay.</p>
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Thanks again for the input everybody, I'll let you know how the install goes when I get the winch.</p>