Winch Base Front Angle
For Braden MU-2 winch
Angle bracket for mounting the Braden MU-2 winch base to the chassis. This component forms the front corner support of the winch assembly on the front bumper and is essential for correct and safe installation of the PTO-driven winch.
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Material Steel |
Type Front winch base angle bracket |
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Winch system Braden MU-2 (7,500 lbs) |
Mounting Front bumper, chassis-mounted |
Features
- Front angle bracket for MU-2 winch mounting
- Pre-drilled fixing holes
- Part of winch-bumper construction
- Manufactured to original specifications
- Compatible with PTO-driven winch system
★ Newly manufactured component to WWII specifications for correct mounting of the Braden MU-2 winch on vehicles equipped with power take-off system.
Application
Dodge WC 3/4 ton 4x4 (1942-1945), Dodge WC 1-1/2 ton 6x6 (1943-1945), and Dodge/Fargo/De Soto Flat Fender Civilian Power Wagon (1946-1968) and Military Export (1957-1978), exclusively vehicles fitted with Braden MU-2 winch.
Installation notes
This angle bracket is fitted between the winch base and the chassis at the front bumper. Used in combination with rear mounting angles and bumper reinforcement brackets. All mounting holes are pre-drilled. Installation requires simultaneous fitting of bumper, winch and PTO drive shaft.
Compatibility
Exclusively for vehicles with Braden MU-2 winch (7,500 lbs capacity). Not compatible with smaller MU winches (5,000 lbs) from 1/2-ton vehicles or with MU-2A variants. Does NOT fit vehicles without winch configuration — winch vehicles have an extended frame at the front.
Historical context
The Braden MU-2 winch was standard on approximately one in three Dodge WC 3/4-ton and 1-1/2-ton vehicles, driven via a power take-off from the gearbox. The winch system required a specially extended frame chassis with a front bumper 10 inches longer compared to vehicles without winch.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Dodge | |
| Alle Dodge WC / M-serie | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)








