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Old 01-13-2014, 06:06 PM   #1
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Hickey Sidewinder installation

I just got my sidewinder installed and wanted to share what I did. I was fortunate because my sidewinder came with the mounting hardware, PO said it came off a '72 blazer. I was expecting it to be plug and play, however I had to make minor changes to the rear support plate, relocated 4 bolt holes and adding 3/8" flat stock to were the rear support plate attaches to the rear cross brace. I just couldn't understand why it would not just bolt up, but as you guys know, back in the day tolerances where not as tight as today. So following are pics of what holds the winch between the frame rails etc. I'm including pics with measurements for folks who may not have the mounting hardware. Keep in mind these measurements are approximate and you may need to make minor adjustments for your application.

This should work for '69 - '72 Blazer/Jimmy and possibly for '67 - 72 trucks. I don't have a truck, so buyer beware! I tried to find an installation manual for our Blazer/Jimmys but had no luck. Hickey Enterprises made and sold specific mounting hardware as a separate item when you bought a winch and they had them available for any of the 4x4s of the day.

I have the skid plate but I need to buy a new front bumper before I install it, I will follow up when I've done this.

In this pic it shows the three items I had to work with. Front cross brace, bottom mounting plate and rear cross brace.
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Re: Hickey Sidewinder installation

Subscribed, the 69 we bought had one of these that I need to go through to get working again.
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Old 01-13-2014, 06:33 PM   #3
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Re: Hickey Sidewinder installation

Pic of rear cross brace installed. Mounts just ahead of the factory cross member.
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Old 01-13-2014, 06:36 PM   #4
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Re: Hickey Sidewinder installation

Pic of rear cross brace and bottom support plate installed.
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Old 01-13-2014, 06:44 PM   #6
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Re: Hickey Sidewinder installation

Pic with sidewinder, rear mounting plate and rear cross brace
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Pic of sidewinder and front cross brace
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Re: Hickey Sidewinder installation

How wide is the bottom mounting plate? I am guessing 6" but I could be wrong. Want to order up all the steel. I can have that plate broke and the 2 angles not problem. Might have to make up a few sets
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Old 01-14-2014, 02:24 AM   #9
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How wide is the bottom mounting plate? I am guessing 6" but I could be wrong. Want to order up all the steel. I can have that plate broke and the 2 angles not problem. Might have to make up a few sets
OOPS, forgot the width of the plate in the pic. It is 8" wide.

Brian, if your going to make several sets, I would recommend you make one set that fits and works before cutting, bending and welding the rest. The angles I posted are definitely approximations.
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Ahh Thank-you,
I think this should be put in the FAQs, very useful and needed info for others.
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Old 03-10-2014, 06:33 PM   #11
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Re: Hickey Sidewinder installation

Just got my skid plate mounted. Pics follow. The front of the skid plate mounts to the Lic. Plate holes in your bumper, the rear mounts to two support brackets. I had to make mine because they were missing. The four holes on the bottom of the skid plate line up with the four bolts that mount your winch to the bottom winch support plate. If you have any questions let me know.

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This is the skid plate with dimensions. Skid Plate thickness is 1/8".
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Old 03-10-2014, 06:35 PM   #12
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Re: Hickey Sidewinder installation

Rear skid plate support X 2. I used 1/4 x 1" stock to make these.
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Old 03-10-2014, 06:39 PM   #13
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Different angle of skid plate.
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Old 03-10-2014, 06:42 PM   #14
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Re: Hickey Sidewinder installation

My new bumper mounted and trimmed to fit winch.
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