winch security

chrisyleigh · Nov 26, 2013

Well missis has informed me shes getting me a winch of xmas woop

happy about that but i want to keep it theres alot off thefts in are area and i know if someone see a shiny which there would have no second though off robbing it.

just wondering what people have done for security ect or have they just bolted it and never had any problems ect

i spotted this on ebay which seems a good idea but its then being able to take off for maintances ect

How to Keep Thievin' Bastards From Stealing Your 4x4 Winch (Well, at least deter theft) - YouTube

SnowmanV8 · Nov 26, 2013

Use a key bolt to lock it in place? Cover bolts so it takes to long to unbolt but will make maintenance harder! I think it's a case of harder to steal is a direct result of harder to remove! Find a balance that lets you sleep at night!

bugmania · Nov 26, 2013

i used shear bolts pita to remove but wond go missing in a hurry

SteNova · Nov 26, 2013

if someone could steal the winch what's stopping them taking the whole vehicle?

chrisyleigh · Nov 26, 2013

Very good point proberly just rob the disco ,
Also whats a better winch
a warrior apachie 13000

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=200985004108

or a winchmax 13000

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=130991727431

DiscoPol · Nov 26, 2013

chrisyleigh said:
Very good point proberly just rob the disco ,
Also whats a better winch
a warrior apachie 13000

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=200985004108

or a winchmax 13000

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=130991727431

Big ass winches are heavy and slow, why are you going so big?

warrior · Nov 26, 2013

To remove mine you need to remove the bumper its a snug fit.

Second thoughts you could dismantle it in place.

chrisyleigh · Nov 26, 2013

DiscoPol said:
Big ass winches are heavy and slow, why are you going so big?

Rather have something over the top than making something smaller struggle

SteNova · Nov 26, 2013

Get an 8274

The V8 man · Nov 26, 2013

I took the solenoid off the top of the winch and extended the cables so i could mount it high on the inner wing, it keeps it away from the water when your wading and also allows you to cut a smaller hole in the grill, and it might make them think twice about stealing it if they cant get the solenoid.

mlucas110 · Nov 26, 2013

weld the bolts on! they wont remove welded bolts in a hurry or quietly

trax99 · Nov 26, 2013

shear nuts best option

Qty 10 x M10 Shear Nuts BZP AF - 19.0mm - Anti Vandal Tamper Proof Railing | eBay

dumbiron · Nov 26, 2013

I welded a cap made from box section over one of the winch mount bolts and one of the bumper mount bolts, will need a grinder to get them off

warrior · Nov 26, 2013

SteNova said:
Get an 8274

Anyday great winch

DiscoPol · Nov 26, 2013

I have superwinch tiger shark and its never left me stranded,I always have a snatch block with me just incase I need nine tonnes of pull. Works well, lighter line and lighter winch, it's rareI use the snatch as most pulls are just to get out of super sticky mud.

bankz5152 · Nov 26, 2013

Good to here, im going for a Tigershark soon

Hope_5 · Nov 27, 2013

Goodwinch Goldfish for me. Can't can't fault it. Welded it to the winch bumper and then welded the bumper to chassis.

chrisyleigh · Nov 27, 2013

SteNova said:
Get an 8274

Give me the spare money then ste lmao

chrisyleigh · Nov 27, 2013

My budget is £300 so warn or anything like that is out the question .

bugmania · Nov 27, 2013

you can get a warn for under that if you look in the right places i paid £150 for my 8274

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