Does Bulldog Winch Hitch Mount # BDW20154 Require Isolator for Install on Aluminum Bed

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How do you mount this to an aluminum truck bed in order to avoid a reaction between two dissimilar metals. Steel and aluminum. Thanks,

asked by: ROSS J

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Expert Reply:

You'd have to come up with an isolator to install the Bulldog Winch Hitch Mount # BDW20154 on an aluminum truck bed to prevent galvanic corrosion like you mentioned. A rubber gasket (which we don't offer) would be best option.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have a recommendation for you as the Bulldog Winch Hitch Mount Storage Bracket #BDW20154 is only designed to hold a winch when not in use. It does not have the structure required to operate a winch. For a 12,000LB Winch #BDW10040 you will need a…

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Answer 2

Our video team has included the hole spacing measurements at the end of the video I have linked for you. The holes on the short side are spaced 4 inches apart on center and on the long side they are spaced 6-1/4 inches apart on center. The holes are…

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Answer 3

The Bulldog Winch Hitch Mount Storage Bracket #BDW20154 is meant to just hold a winch on a hitch mounted winch mount. It isn't meant to be used while using the winch or as an attachment point itself. What you could do though is weld on a combo…

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Answer 4

Which specific Bulldog coupler do you have? Does it have a latch with a pin in it by chance?

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

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