Have a hitch? maybe run a hitch mounted plate to run the winch in the rear if you are pressed for time. no fabrication. maybe???

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Otherwise I like the simplicity of chris's idea. You might even want to go a step further and (easier) by buying a prefab 3/8" thick plate that has the MM pattern and the holder for fairlead, then just drop some supports to the front frame crossmember.

CHRIS
98 Amigo, 92 Pup

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