Thanks for the tips. Going to a 9000-10000 lb winch with synthetic rope would almost offset the cost of a 12,000 lb winch and steel cable. Mounted behind the bumper the added weight of the steel cable isn't as big of a problem. But I can see where it might be helpful if moving it around. Looking online I see a Warn 8000 lb winch with rope that only weighs 53 lbs. Figure 10-15 lbs or so lbs for the mount.
It seems that the winch is mounted pretty low on the front receiver. Is this ever a problem, or am I over thinking this.
