The final time I ever forgot my winch bar out i found it leaning off my catwalk staring directly at the exact worst possible part of my drive shaft. Did I forget to mention this was after driving some miles down the road? The level of wrong this could have lead to terrified me so thereafter there were only 2 spots I ever ever ever put it down again. Either in the cab or on the deck hanging off the drivers side so I can't miss seeing it in the mirror. Talk about scared straight. Never repeated that mistake again.