I'm currently using the Warn 8274 Mount (Warn 8274 Mount Link) with a steel Warn Bumper (Warn Bumper Link). I'm starting to look for places to look to lose weight, and came across this Genright 8274 Mount (Genright 8274 Mount Link). As far as I can tell, the Warn mount weighs 37lbs (various websites), and Genright says theirs is about 10 lbs (email). That's a pretty significant savings. I know I can lose weight going to another winch, but that's not happening. I've already gotten a synthetic line and hawse fairlead to cut some weight.
Should I have any concerns about the Genright design when it comes to strength? The warn mount is very wide, and uses some outer mounting holes. I'd also like to go to an aluminum front bumper at some point, and curious if there would be any issues with the Genright mount with aluminum. Any help is appreciated.
Should I have any concerns about the Genright design when it comes to strength? The warn mount is very wide, and uses some outer mounting holes. I'd also like to go to an aluminum front bumper at some point, and curious if there would be any issues with the Genright mount with aluminum. Any help is appreciated.