Winch security

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StuRox

StuRox

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Just about to fit a Warn winch to my winch bumper, and wondered if people have taken any security measures, as it struck me as the 4 bolts are easy accessible and all Mr Scumbag has to do is unbolt and yank out the winch :mad:

Don't want to tack weld the bolts as this can result in weakening the bolts, so wondered what other people have done.

I was thinking of welding a plate over the 2 back bolts to hinder access. If I ever need to remove the winch then I can angle grind it off, and this will hopefully stop the opportunity thief....
 
Yeah, have seen ones like that, but still think they can easily be unscrewed by the 'wheel locking nut' method :eek:
 
Am I missing something here? Those are M2.5 bolts for a radio controlled car winch aren't they? Can't imagine they're gonna hold much down!
 
Oops, wrong picture but you can get them in the right size. I'm sure there is someone who does them a bit like steering lock bolts so you tighten them and then the bolt head shears off
 
Saltlick said:
Am I missing something here? Those are M2.5 bolts for a radio controlled car winch aren't they? Can't imagine they're gonna hold much down!
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That's what I thought! But I thought they were joking!!!!

About security, you could replace the bolts with some oddball safety bolts that the average 'Mr Scumbag' won't have the tools for (say a new Torx bolt with a pin in the centre meaning a standard Torx tool won't work, except for the fact that you'll have to buy the tool and so can they), but it should keep their hands off it for a few days. And every week, just to be certain, replace it with a new type of oddball bolt until no one's interested!!!!!!!! :p
 
Think I will just weld a plate over a couple of the bolts, as not fancying changing bolts every week!!
 
I was kidding about the weekly bolt change :)
But if you put in say a Torx pin head bolt on even one corner it should stop a thief with 'your average tool kit.' Could also act as a visual deterrent (dunno where your plate is going to go).
 
the nuts are square nuts that fit in the winch, so it's the bolts that are showing under the bumper....
 
I don't know if it is a common thing or not, but if I can help prevent a scumbag helping himself to an expensive bit of kit, then all the better.

I have now got my internal switch, bonnet cut off switch and have made the winch wireless remote so will be doing the install in a couple of weeks once I have a free weekend......
 
StuRox said:
I don't know if it is a common thing or not, but if I can help prevent a scumbag helping himself to an expensive bit of kit, then all the better.

I have now got my internal switch, bonnet cut off switch and have made the winch wireless remote so will be doing the install in a couple of weeks once I have a free weekend......
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Yeah massively important to have the internal supply cutoff, don't want some scrote cutting your car in half with the winch wire...
 
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