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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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i recently bought a warn 9.5 ti winch with the high rock bumper this is the first winch i bought and this is for a every-day-driver i work and park in downtown chicago before i mount it im hopeing that their is some type of LOCKING device out their other than locktight - tack welding the bolts because 4 bolts and a set of wire cutters in 2.5 min say goodbuy to $1100.00 if i posted this in the wrong place please let me know thanks for your time guys
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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You could J.B. Weld the nut on it, but I don't know how you would ever get it back off.... a grinder maybe
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Tuffy makes locking bolt covers:

http://www.tuffyproducts.com/door/104.html

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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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ya thats why i did not want to tach - weld it but thanks for the reply hey thats just what im looking for tuffy right on thanks

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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Do you have any pics?
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Definately interested in what anyone else comes up with.
Just bought a 9.5ti myself and don't want it walking away
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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just recieved them to be installed SOON here in the chicago area we have had some crappie weather will post asap and i agree but im sure youz know what it's like having to look at a mod that you cant put on is worse that being a lil kid looking at the big x-mas gift you cant open for two weeks
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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tack weld. locks are meant to keep the honest people honest. lock will get taken off faster than 2.5 sec.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 05:34 AM
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i guess our right and for all that's worth they could remove the 8=nuts that secure the bumper to the jeep then they will have a complete setup but the idea is if they see the lock they might just might think twice
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by putnam dan
tack welds are the way to go - easily removed with tools a thief doesn't carry around. Either that or put on a shrockworks bumper the skid makes it nigh on impossible to remove the winch and its going to take at least an hour (probably more) to get a couple of the bolts off of that thing as they are so difficult to reach.
I can attest to this.
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