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I have cleaned and refurbished this US Made Ramsey RE 12000 winch. I have unspooled, inspected, and respooled the cable. The cable is in great shape and doesn't show any signs of use, let alone abuse. The plastic cover was replaced and the cables between the solenoids and motor have been...

You’re quite welcome! If you have any questions, PM me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

And I welded on some additional plate steel. I reinforced the weld joints with a "diamond" piece (not shown here). The two holes in the extensions align with the existing recovery points on the bottom of the frame rail. I scavenged a recovery hook from a junk yard, so now I've got "eyes" and...

I propped it up into place. There was enough material for about 1x2 inch "ears" that fit under the frame rails.

I laid out the cut lines and then made sure I still had room for the winch.

This is the plate that I started with.

Sorry. I know it’s been months, but I just saw this. Here’s a shot that shows the cooler brackets. I might have some that show the mounting tray on my other computer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow! Two great platforms to build on! Recommendations: start with temporary solutions and add capabilities in increments that suit where you want to go next. Most of us have limited resources (aka; money) so target areas that are limiting where you want to go. Every dollar you spend on...

All I did was turn the brackets around and use self tapping screws to fasten it to the bumper bar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here's mine...

True, but would probably be an issue with any front mounted winch. I’ll just have to be careful not to do that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks! You’ll get a first person view Saturday! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh, yeah. I cut a space in the grill so you can reach the spool clutch lever.

I put a winch on my 05 Sequoia. I wasn’t interested in an off road bumper; I wanted a more customized look…a stealth look. Maybe I was inspired by all of those car customizers on Sunday morning, I don’t know. I will say that I really proud of the look. I think it’s a really clean install...

So, those were the bolts that mounted the winch to its plate and it was a “feet-forward” mount? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It wouldn’t be a deal breaker, provided the timing belt and water pump were changed every 80-100k. Also would have to check the frame for rust. Other than that it’s the usual; maintenance records, general condition, carfax history, etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve learned to love getting a mechanical advantage whenever possible. Would rather reduce risk than be in a hurry. (Edit) Sorry, I forgot that you can’t see the vehicle in Tapatalk like you can on Expo. It’s a full size Sequoia. Just shy of 6,000 pounds. I spent 21 years as a tanker...

Still no pix? No plan? How are we supposed to live vicariously through you like this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow. These are awesome responses! How do I nominate this for a sticky? (Do we still do stickies?....)

Thanks for the great research and calculations, Hillbilly and Dave. I tried to work through them, but it was making my head hurt... The winch is definitely a "feet down" design, with nut inserts for the interior threads rather than threaded into the mounts themselves. I think that going up a...