Warn 8274 winch protection

[STSFCTN]

What is everyone using to ensure someone doesn't walk away with your winch. I can remove this in about a minute with a impact drill. I see bolt locks available online, but will they fit the 8274? Reason I ask is since I finished (muu haha) the 8, I had a few knowledgeable folks checked it out and they said, " that's a really nice winch". Should I weld one of the bolts?

 

[gr8dain]

That is sad that people know it is worth something and not just an old (probably inoperative) winch. In my area, no one would even know what it is. They look at my Scrambler and turn up their noses

 

[barrys]

Winch Lock

MSRP: $36.25

factor55.com

I have 1 I will use when I put a xd8000i or 8274 on my Jeep. Not actually sure it will work with the 8274

 

[Chamba]

I put one spot weld on either top bolt of my 8274-50. On the few times I actually took it off I used a cutting wheel to clean off the weld and simply unbolted the bolt.

I figure what are the chances a thief will have a cutting wheel handy when they stumble upon your winch? I figured most thefts are simply about convenience. So I try to make it as inconvenient as I can.

 

[ag4ever]

I put one spot weld on either top bolt of my 8274-50. On the few times I actually took it off I used a cutting wheel to clean off the weld and simply unbolted the bolt.

I figure what are the chances a thief will have a cutting wheel handy when they stumble upon your winch? I figured most thefts are simply about convenience. So I try to make it as inconvenient as I can.

With the number of converter thefts, probably a high chance nowadays.

 

[STSFCTN]

Winch Lock

MSRP: $36.25

factor55.com

I have 1 I will use when I put a xd8000i or 8274 on my Jeep. Not actually sure it will work with the 8274View attachment 109250

I bet I could make that work.

 

[Bad Karma]

I run the Factor55 bolt on my 8274. Contact them directly to order and order 2 alike so you have an extra key.

 

[sdsupilot]

My plan is to tack weld the top mounting bolt on the motor side of the winch. If someone wants it bad enough to cut a tack weld they can cut a bolt too. Hopefully making it inconvenient to steal is enough.