Winch mounting idea time

[Black Betty]

As most of you know, I have a one off warn 8274 that has a custom double wide drum on it.

I am thinking I would like to somehow cut out the front cross member on my yj and weld in a custom crossmember so that I can mount the winch a little more inside the frame rails.

I know my limitation will be the location of the steering box.

Any thoughts?  Anyone done this before?

also, I will need to get a custom hawse fairlead too with a line opening around 14" wide.

[JJonesee]

Call Tim at TMR..  I bet he would make you one of these wider.

I have one of these on hand..

http://www.tmrcustoms.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_29&products_id=416