INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Super Duty Gen II Transformer Mount System

Part Number: 98080
Application: 2017 Ford Super Duty
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided installation and operating instructions and other information on labels and in this guide. This information
alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. It is not possible to warn you about all potential hazards
associated with this product, you must use your own good judgment.
CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING
THIS PRODUCT.
This guide identifies potential hazards and has important safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury
or death. WARNING and CAUTION are signal words that identify the level of hazard. These signal words mean:
WARNING signals a hazard that could cause serious injury or death, if you do not follow recommendations. CAUTION
signals a hazard that may cause minor to moderate injury, if you do not follow recommendations.
This guide uses NOTICE to call attention to important mechanical information, and Note: to emphasize general information
worthy of special attention.

WARNING
IMPACT AND MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death
• Always take time to fully read the Instructions and/or Operations Guide, and/or Basic Guide to Winching Techniques, in order to understand your winch and its operations.
• Always use extreme caution when drilling on any vehicle. Make sure that all fuel lines, brake lines, electrical wires, and other objects are not punctured or damaged when/if drilling on the
vehicle. Thoroughly inspect the area to be drilled (on both sides of material) prior to drilling, and relocate any objects that may be damaged. Failure to inspect the area to be drilled may result in
vehicle damage, electrical shock, fire or personal injury.
• Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause eye injury.
• Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
• Never lean over battery while making connections.
• Never route electrical cables:
o Across any sharp edges.
o Through or near moving parts.
o Near parts that become hot.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.
• Always install terminal boots as directed in installation instructions.
• Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.
• Always insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.
• Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely, per the installation instructions.
• Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on the plow mechanism, fasteners, cable and related hardware.
• Always replace all worn or damaged parts before operating.
• Never operate this WARN product with damaged or missing parts.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.

WARN INDUSTRIES, INC. 12900 S.E. Capps Road,

Clackamas, OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200, FAX: 1-503-722-3000
Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276
Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122
International Fax: 1-503-722-3005

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 CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury
• Always take time to fully read and understand the installation and Operations Guide included with this product.
• Never operate this product if you are under 16 years of age.
• Never operate this product when under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.

NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Always refer to the Installation and Specification Guide, supplied in the winch kit, for all wiring schematics and specific details on how to wire this WARN product to your vehicle.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

NOTICE

This product may interfere with driver assist systems such as adaptive cruise control and parking assist systems that have sensors or cameras installed in
the bumpers or front grill area. If your vehicle is equipped with any of these systems or features, consult your vehicle owner’s manual before installing
this product. These systems may need to be disabled as a result of installing this product.

TA B L E O F CO N T E N TS
Tools Required..............................................................................................................................page 2
Torque Specifications.................................................................................................................page 2
Parts List.........................................................................................................................................page 3
Installation.................................................................................................................................page 4-8
Maintenance/Care.......................................................................................................................page 8

TOOLS REQUIRED
- Standard wrenches
- Standard sockets

TO R Q U E S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Please use the recommended torque specifications when assembling this product unless otherwise specified in the instructions.

FASTENER SIZE FASTENER TORQUE FASTENER SIZE FASTENER TORQUE

lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m)
1/4" 8 (11) M4 (2) 3
5/16" 17 (23) M5 (4.5) 6
3/8" 30 (40) M6 (7.5) 10
7/16” 48 (66) M8 (18) 25
1/2" 74 (100) M10 (37) 50
9/16” 106 (144)
5/8" 148 (200)
3/4” 269 (364)

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 PARTS LIST
Item PN Description Item PN Description Qty.
A1 98045 Inner Mounting Bracket, RH 1 B1 6820 WASHER 5/8 SPRING LOCK 8
A2 98044 Inner Mounting Bracket, LH 1 B2 1145 WASHER 1/2 4
A3 98084 Outer Mounting Bracket, RH 1 B3 68959 WASHER 5/8 NARROW 16
A4 98083 Outer Mounting Bracket, LH 1 B4 18120 HEX HEAD CAPSCREW 1/2-13 x 2-1/4 8
A5 98047 Flange Spacer Plate 4 B5 7163 HEX HEAD CAPSCREW 5/8-11 x 2 8
A6 98091 Shim .12” 2 B6 18112 HEX NUT 1/2-13 12
A7 98089 Shim .25” 2 B7 18111 HEX NUT 7/16-18 14
B8 18113 LOCK WASHER 7/16 14
B9 66498 WASHER PLAIN .531 I.D. x 1.250 O.D. x .10 24
B10 66499 LOCK WASHER 1/2 12
B11 22535 HEX HEAD CAPSCREW 1/2-13 x 1-3/4 4
B12 6821 HEX NUT 5/8-11 8
B13 74636 WASHER 7/16 14
B14 80646 CARRIAGE BOLT 7/16 X 2 10
B15 80498 HEX HEAD CAPSCREW 4

A3
A1

B13 B7

B8

B14

B4
A4
B9

B10

B4 B6

B1 & B12
B11 B2 A5
B9

B9

B3
B5

B5
B3

B12

B1

A2

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 I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
1. Remove the plastic shrouds covering the eight front bumper
bolts.

2. Remove bolts.

Figure 1

3. If equipped, unplug block heater harness behind passenger

fenderwell splash-shield.

4. Unclip the connector from the frame rail and move aside.
Connector

Figure 2

5. From underneath the vehicle, unplug the electrical harness.

Unplug

Figure 3

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6. Remove the two bumper brace bolts (each side).

Remove

CAUTION Figure 4

• Always use assistance when moving or lifting heavy parts.

7. With assistance, remove bumper and set aside carefully.

Figure 5
8. If equipped, remove the four under-ride bar nut-plates.

9. Unclip and move aside fog light connector.

Nut Plates

Fog Light
Connector

Figure 6

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 10. Remove the eight tow hook bolts and tow hooks.
completely.

ts
k Bol
Hoo
Tow

s
ok
Ho
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To
Figure 7

11. Before installation of the left and right inner frame brackets,
A1 & A2
check exploded view on page 2 for proper bracket
orientation.
NOTICE: Intercoolers and hoses are close to the brackets so
care should be taken not to damage, kink or cut the hoses
during installation.

12. Install 5/8-11 bolts (B5), washers (B3) through mounting

holes (two on each side) of the brackets and into the vehicle
frame.

13. Secure each bolt with one washer (B3), lock washer (B1) and
B5, B3, B1, B12
nut (B12).
(both sides)

14. Use two 1/2-13 X 1-3/4” bolts (B11) and washers (B2) up B11 & B2 B11 & B2
through each bracket.
Tip: It may be necessary to lightly tap the frame bracket
into place. Be very careful not to damage any vehicle parts
Figure 8
while installing the brackets.

15. Protect any tubes and wires near brackets from rubbing on
brackets or fasteners.

16. Torque all fasteners to specified torques.

17. On gas engine equipped vehicles, you should route the

tubes on the passenger side of the vehicle as shown to avoid
interference of the mounting brackets. See Figure 9.

Figure 9

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 Spacers

18. Place spacers, as shown, on the outer brackets.

Figure 10

CAUTION
• Always use assistance when moving or lifting heavy parts.

19. With assistance hang the bumper on the frame brackets.

20. Install the two outer brackets using the eight ½ -13 bolts
going through the spacers and bumper.

21. Install nut, washers, and a lock washers on each bolt.

Leave bolts loose at this time to allow adjustment.

Figure 11

22. Insert winch carrier into place.

23. Insert ten 7/16 x 2” carriage bolts and four ½ -13 X 3” bolts
through the tow hooks.

NOTE: Shims included in this kit may be required to

center carrier on the vehicle. Shims go between the
outside of bracket and inside of winch carrier.

To center the carrier:

• Measure across the outside the frame brackets.
• Subtract the resulting number from 38” (the width
of the carrier) to determine the thickness of shims
required.

24. Once carrier is centered, torque front mounting bolts to

recommended specifications.
Figure 12

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 25. The mount is ready for winch install at this point. Install the
winch per the installation instructions that came with the
winch.
Install
26. Reinstall the four bumper brace bolts (two on each side).

27. Reconnect any disconnected wiring.

 
28. Double check that all mounting hardware for the frame
brackets, factory bumper, and winch carrier are at their
proper torque or the factory torque.
 
29. If a WARN Grille Guard is not being installed at this point,
insert the two rubber plugs into the large holes in the top of Figure 13
the winch carrier. See the exploded view on page 3 for exact
location. Gently push the rubber plugs into place.

NOTE: If using a Large Frame Carrier, install the four

smaller rubber plugs into the remaining square holes.
See the exploded view on page 3 for exact location.
Gently push the rubber plugs into place.

30. Installation is now complete.

MAINTENANCE / CARE
1. Inspect all parts on the winch, winch mount, and related hardware prior to each use. Replace all hardware that appears rusted or
deformed.

2. Inspect all nuts and bolts on the winch, winch mount and related hardware prior to each use. Tighten all nuts that appear to be
loose. Stripped, fractured, or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced.

3. Check all cables prior to use. Replace cables that look worn or frayed.

4. Check all moving or rotating parts. Remove debris that may inhibit the part from moving freely.

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