I built a low rack to mount the winch on using 1.5x3" rectangular tube. One across the back of the box and 2 3' lengths down the rails. Bolt straight on the box rails a 2500 lb winch mounted to a 1/2" thick plate welded and a 3/4" eye bolt mounted beside to act as an anchor point should I need more pulling power. This has been mounted on 3 different trucks and is still working great. For ramps I have 4 8' 2x10 PT boards put together in pairs with the largest out door hinges I could find these just sit unfolded in the bed of the truck all year. They come in handy for all kinds of things not just as ramps. I have loaded 5-6 moose and at least 10 Elk whole and have never had a hitch. I think the whole thing cost me less than the price of the winch ( which I got on sale for 150$)
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