"D" Shackle mount for front bumber - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Murphy IRE · 08-02-2010, 07:39 PM

I have the std OEM chrome bumper. I have a Ramsey 8000 lb winch bolted to the frame behind the bumper. The opening is directly behind the frt license plate (old gas fill hinges). I want to use a Snatch block for increased pulling, but I don't have anything to attach to. Is there a system out there that bolts on to the front using longer bolts?
Thanks

OLDCHEV4X4 · 08-02-2010, 08:00 PM

Will some original tow hooks work? Or are those holes taken by the winch?
How bout some CUCV shackle mounts?

Murphy IRE · 08-02-2010, 08:31 PM

Original holes now have 1/2" bolts in them for the winch. CUCV shackle mounts??? Would they bolt onto the bumper with new longer bolts?

OLDCHEV4X4 · 08-02-2010, 09:29 PM

No, You would have to cut a square hole in your bumper, then bolt them directly to your frame. Look at the front of a M1008 army truck, you will see what i'm talking about.

OrrieG · 08-03-2010, 03:37 PM

whatever you decide to do make sure you have a pulling point on each frame side and use both of them. lots of bad things can happen pulling on one side only, usually relating to bent frames. youtube has tons of videos on how not to pull from one side, most pretty funny to us, not so for the person that owns the truck or car.

fun in dirt · 08-04-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphy IRE

CUCV shackle mounts??? Would they bolt onto the bumper with new longer bolts?

Here is a few pics of the CUCV mounts...they bolt to the frame & stick through the bumper. These are on an '87 but could probably be made to work with a 1st gen without too much trouble.
A guy called & said he wanted to buy them so I took them off & even took pics so he could see how it all mounted, then I never heard from him again

Anyway if you decide to go this route I can hook you up.

Murphy IRE · 08-13-2010, 10:44 AM

Here are some pics. As you can see the winch eats up a lot of room. Either I get a custom made bracket to fit on the bumper or through it ( I think it might cost more than I want) or get some big hooks bolted (or welded) on the frame. Again there isn't much room for the hooks. Any sugeestions???

OLDCHEV4X4 · 08-13-2010, 03:02 PM

It looks like there's room between the spring mount and the single 1/2" bolt.
I put the newer style hooks (73-87) on my Blazer in that spot.

monza1979 · 08-17-2010, 05:43 PM

any more pictures of the winch mount? that is an awesome set up! as for hooks, you could try, if you like the look anyways, a light bar mount. you know the ones that are popular on 73-87 trucks. i have one and it works great for pulling and getting pulled.

AJs72K5 · 08-17-2010, 10:16 PM

I had these made. 3/4" steel.

*EDIT: pics removed.

Murphy IRE · 08-18-2010, 10:03 AM

Perfect - Nice and clean!
Did you have a metal shop fabricate them or did they already have something in their arsenal? Is that a 1/2 or 5/8 hole for the shackle? Do you or they have a layout for the design? BTW from what I can see the K5 looks great!
Thanks,
Sean
PS I owe you a cold one!!! Where in Texas?

AJs72K5 · 08-18-2010, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphy IRE

Perfect - Nice and clean!
Did you have a metal shop fabricate them or did they already have something in their arsenal? Is that a 1/2 or 5/8 hole for the shackle? Do you or they have a layout for the design? BTW from what I can see the K5 looks great!
Thanks,
Sean
PS I owe you a cold one!!! Where in Texas?

5/8" bolts to the frame in the stock location of the factory tow hooks. 3/4" hole (I think) for the shackle. They were cut on a water jet by a friend who also has a 1st gen K5. These were a duplicate of a set he'd already made for himself. He works at a steel factory.

*72longbed* · 01-02-2011, 12:33 PM

Hey AJ,
Cool Shackle mounts!! I sent you a PM about them. Give me a shout back, I'd like to get some more info on them if I could please.

Thanks,
72longbed

Chevy1TonFun · 01-02-2011, 01:07 PM

AJ those look awesome! How much did they cost you? Could you get us a set?

Murphy IRE · 01-03-2011, 11:53 AM

After my tranny died, I haven't had the funds for fun upgrades, but I did find a shop in Denver that will do the work for $110. That includes the CAD/computer time. Looking forward to getting them done in the Spring.

AJs72K5 · 01-03-2011, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphy IRE

Perfect - Nice and clean!
Did you have a metal shop fabricate them or did they already have something in their arsenal? Is that a 1/2 or 5/8 hole for the shackle? Do you or they have a layout for the design? BTW from what I can see the K5 looks great!
Thanks,
Sean
PS I owe you a cold one!!! Where in Texas?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72longbed

Hey AJ,
Cool Shackle mounts!! I sent you a PM about them. Give me a shout back, I'd like to get some more info on them if I could please.

Thanks,
72longbed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridin' High

AJ those look awesome! How much did they cost you? Could you get us a set?

Sorry guys. I talked to my friend who designed and made these for me. He's not willing to share his design at this time. Respecting his wishes, I have removed the main pic of them.
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08-02-2010, 07:39 PM	#1
Murphy IRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Denver Metro, CO Posts: 385	"D" Shackle mount for front bumber I have the std OEM chrome bumper. I have a Ramsey 8000 lb winch bolted to the frame behind the bumper. The opening is directly behind the frt license plate (old gas fill hinges). I want to use a Snatch block for increased pulling, but I don't have anything to attach to. Is there a system out there that bolts on to the front using longer bolts? Thanks

08-02-2010, 08:00 PM	#2
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber Will some original tow hooks work? Or are those holes taken by the winch? How bout some CUCV shackle mounts? __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

08-02-2010, 08:31 PM	#3
Murphy IRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Denver Metro, CO Posts: 385	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber Original holes now have 1/2" bolts in them for the winch. CUCV shackle mounts??? Would they bolt onto the bumper with new longer bolts?

08-02-2010, 09:29 PM	#4
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber No, You would have to cut a square hole in your bumper, then bolt them directly to your frame. Look at the front of a M1008 army truck, you will see what i'm talking about. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

08-03-2010, 03:37 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber whatever you decide to do make sure you have a pulling point on each frame side and use both of them. lots of bad things can happen pulling on one side only, usually relating to bent frames. youtube has tons of videos on how not to pull from one side, most pretty funny to us, not so for the person that owns the truck or car. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 08-03-2010 at 04:52 PM.

08-13-2010, 10:44 AM	#7
Murphy IRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Denver Metro, CO Posts: 385	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber Here are some pics. As you can see the winch eats up a lot of room. Either I get a custom made bracket to fit on the bumper or through it ( I think it might cost more than I want) or get some big hooks bolted (or welded) on the frame. Again there isn't much room for the hooks. Any sugeestions??? Attached Images

08-13-2010, 03:02 PM	#8
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber It looks like there's room between the spring mount and the single 1/2" bolt. I put the newer style hooks (73-87) on my Blazer in that spot. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

08-17-2010, 05:43 PM	#9
monza1979 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sammamish Wa Posts: 38	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber any more pictures of the winch mount? that is an awesome set up! as for hooks, you could try, if you like the look anyways, a light bar mount. you know the ones that are popular on 73-87 trucks. i have one and it works great for pulling and getting pulled. __________________ I had the right to remain silent, but i didn't have the ability! 78 chevy swb 4x4 sm465 np205 350 4" lift, ORD flip kit, ORD Ext. brake lines 79 Chevy Monza:current plans, dz 302, 4 speed 69 Pontiac Firebird: 74 s.d. 455 build up, m22 rock crusher

08-17-2010, 10:16 PM	#10
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber I had these made. 3/4" steel. EDIT: pics removed. __________________ - AJ* Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff Last edited by AJs72K5; 01-03-2011 at 10:40 PM.

08-18-2010, 10:03 AM	#11
Murphy IRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Denver Metro, CO Posts: 385	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber Perfect - Nice and clean! Did you have a metal shop fabricate them or did they already have something in their arsenal? Is that a 1/2 or 5/8 hole for the shackle? Do you or they have a layout for the design? BTW from what I can see the K5 looks great! Thanks, Sean PS I owe you a cold one!!! Where in Texas?

01-02-2011, 12:33 PM	#13
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber Hey AJ, Cool Shackle mounts!! I sent you a PM about them. Give me a shout back, I'd like to get some more info on them if I could please. Thanks, 72longbed

01-02-2011, 01:07 PM	#14
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber AJ those look awesome! How much did they cost you? Could you get us a set? __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

01-03-2011, 11:53 AM	#15
Murphy IRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Denver Metro, CO Posts: 385	Re: "D" Shackle mount for front bumber After my tranny died, I haven't had the funds for fun upgrades, but I did find a shop in Denver that will do the work for $110. That includes the CAD/computer time. Looking forward to getting them done in the Spring.



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