Mounting a HF 2000lb ATV Winch to Trailer Hitch

Making a mount to attach the Harbor Freight 2000lb UTV/ATV to the 1 1/4" Hitch on my car.

I just needed a small and cheap winch to lower a piece of machinery into my basement and wanted to use my car as the anchor. The winch plate that HF sells is too big, would need an adapter for my 1 1/4" hitch, cost more than I paid for the winch and the bolt pattern doesn't match as it isn't designed for this winch.

So I bought a 1 1/4" to 2" Hitch Adapter 65023, welded (poorly...) two pieces of square tube for the roller guide and drilled a few holes. Was able to use the stock mounting screws.

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