Add winch to sled deck

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Looking for some advice in what direction to go. I would like to add a winch to my sled deck and have found a cheap one for $50 and it's a 1750lb. Is this enough? I also don't want to hard wire the winch into the truck, maybe just long cables to reach to under the hood when needed. Is there a special type that i should look at? what kind of pulley system are you guys with this set up running?...any advice and pics would be great. TIA

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Costco sells one that is in a toolbox. Probably work good if your not permanently mounting it to the deck. You could just rig it back to the front tie offs. You probably could even run it off a small battery so that you are not running cables to front of truck. Might end up being cheaper than buying the cables. Battery would have to be left on a charger when not in use though.
 

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thanks for the tips guys... Would the cable dig into the end of the deck? or something not to worry about...?
 

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thanks for the tips guys... Would the cable dig into the end of the deck? or something not to worry about...?
Ya it might a bit, but no different than a carbide lol

Usually it's to keep it from coming back down ramp when loading, but your helping it go up if you know what I mean
 

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I would hard wire the power with a quick connector on the deck or in the box.

Need to check the rated motor current of the winch you buy then size a FUSE, wire and quick connector appropriately.

Get the appropriate size welding cable (soft and flexible) in red and black. #6 wire is good for a max 65 amps and would be good for most small winches.

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I would hard wire the power with a quick connector on the deck or in the box.

Need to check the rated motor current of the winch you buy then size a FUSE, wire and quick connector appropriately.

Get the appropriate size welding cable (soft and flexible) in red and black. #6 wire is good for a max 65 amps and would be good for most small winches.

Princess auto shopping!


Remember fuse or breaker!

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That would look clean...would the 1750lb be enough? Truck Boss winch kit uses a 3,500lb....seems a bit overkill?
 

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That would look clean...would the 1750lb be enough? Truck Boss winch kit uses a 3,500lb....seems a bit overkill?

Depends how messed up whatever you're dragging up the ramp is. Definitely enough for a normal sled or quad.
Can always add a snatch block to double your capacity also.
 

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Food for thought here: if you can mount a 2” ball to your deck, Then fab a mounting plate to your 2” hitch coupler. Easy on, easy off. Always pulls straight.
 
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