J, you do not need the kit to make it into a winch. All the kit is is two tow straps, a lil bit of chain, and a shackle. All you need is the shackle to attach one tow rope to the top of the jack and then place the other tow rope around the support claw and start jacking away. I too amd gonna pick up the base and i might grab the bumper hooks and the sling for lifting a vehicle by the tire...never can be too prepared. Where did you end up mounting yours or are u just gonna stow it in the back of your rig?

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