I've recently installed one of the warn classic winch bumpers along with a brush guard on my 92 k1500. Along with that I've installed a warn XD9000I electric winch.
Anyone know of any good theft prevention ideas. Since it would appear that its fairly easy to remove I would like to make it harder to steal. About the only thing I've seen that would work is to try and secure the winch with chain or cable when not in use, and use some type of padlock. I've heard of people spot welding the bolts that secure the winch to the bumper but the winch instructions warn against doing this.
One other option would to fabricate some type of door or bar over the top of the winch which would restrict removal from the top. Of course something that did not interfere with the winch operation, and that could be removed if necessary.
Any ideas?
Elbert