I picked up a winch plate from Barnes 4x4 but I need to make some side plates to make the plate fit to the front of the Jeep. I need the winch plate mount to be strong so I used some 1/4" angle iron and cut them to size. I am making them fit in the same holes that I use for the front spring mounts. These new winch plates will sandwich the spring plates to the frame so the strength and location will be perfect.

After welding the final bottom weld passes I'm ready to hit the plug welds for a real strong bond between the mounting plates and the winch plate.