Yeah. Cut the stock cross member out and the winch can fall out. I had some 1/4 plate bent to fit the winch a little tighter than C channel did and I also didn't like the sharp bends C channel has.
02 F250 7.3. DP tuner, S&B intake, stainless exhaust, new ford Trans with 6.0 cooler, riffraff intercooler boots, gauges, and some other stuff. About 13-14 towing.
Same here. I'm tired of me doing ghetto rigged stuff, not not being able to afford the parts I really want. Worth it to take the time and get what I want.