Can the Westin Sportman Grille Guard Support a Winch on a 2005 Dodge Dakota
Question:
Can I mount a winch on the Westin Grill Guard for the 2005 Dodge Dakota?
asked by: Charles H
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at Westin about the Sportsman Grille Guard, # 40-1665, for your 2005 Dodge Dakota. he stated that while the grille guard can support aftermarket lights, it is not designed to support a winch or for winching applications.
What you could do to mount a winch at the front of your Dakota is to install a front mount hitch # 31228, and then a hitch mounted winch plate like # BDW20011. I have included a link to the winch plates we carry below as well as a link to the installation instructions for the hitch. You may also be interested in Trailer and Vehicle Electric Winch Wiring Kit, # BDW20207. This kit includes the heavy gauge wiring and connectors necessary to install a winch on your vehicle.
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
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Bulldog Winch Hitch Mounted Winch Mounting Plate with Handles - 2" x 2" Hitch
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Westin Sportsman Grille Guard - 1 Piece - Black Powder Coated Steel
- Grille Guards
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- Steel
- 1-1/2 Inch Tubing
- Black
- Westin
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