P1000 KFI 101285 winch mount ?

[hammick]

So I want to install a 4,500 or 5k winch on my Pioneer 1000-3 LE model. Some people have said the KFI mounts puts the winch too low and makes a bad cable angle through the fairlead. Others say it lines up just fine. What gives? Are some people installing the KFI mount incorrectly?

 

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[ToddACimer]

Some people aren't worried about the steep cable angle. I didn't like it. I had trouble the the bolts staying tight in the KFI mount as well. I prefer the Warn mount for a behind the bumper winch mount.

 

[hammick]

Some people aren't worried about the steep cable angle. I didn't like it. I had trouble the the bolts staying tight in the KFI mount as well. I prefer the Warn mount for a behind the bumper winch mount.

Thanks. I should mention that my winch will have synthetic rope with a Hause fairlead and will only get used occasionally if I get stuck. Is the angle all that important for just occasional use? I guess I could also flip the winch so the rope spools off the top.

I'll check out the Warn mount.

 

[ToddACimer]

I would not spool it off the top. A couple guys have broken the mounting feet off winches doing that

 

[hammick]

I would not spool it off the top. A couple guys have broken the mounting feet off winches doing that

Good advice. Makes sense that it would stress the winch a lot more.