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  1. 24th July 2011, 10:15 PM #1
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    Warn winch questions

    Picked up a used Warn XD9000 for the 110 today. It doesn't have a remote, so I'm tossing up whether to buy one, or just wire up an in-cab switch.

    I've never had a winch before, but the times I've been out when winching was done it was always from in the cab (usually using the remote through the drivers window).
    Should I bother with a remote, and if so, any tips on where to buy one at a reasonable price (its the 5 pin version), or if there is a non-Warn item that will do the same job.

    The other question I have is about how the cable attaches to the drum. The cable was already off the winch, and the eye is torn out of the lug. I can't see any obvious mounting point on the drum for it. Does it mount to the drum center or on on of the sides. I'm guessing its just sheared off the mount bolt and I just need to have a closer look for it.

    I'm planning on stripping it down and cleaning/re-greasing as its definitely seen a bit of mud/water etc. Hopefully its not too bad inside.

    While I'm at it - any recommendation on where to get synthetic rope for it?

    Steve
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  2. 24th July 2011, 10:25 PM #2
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    The only cable I've ever seen sheared off was on a tmax winch and the mounting hardware was a small cable clamp that mounted on the centre of the drum. As for the rest mate i cant help you
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    Quote Originally Posted by steveG View Post

    The other question I have is about how the cable attaches to the drum. The cable was already off the winch, and the eye is torn out of the lug. I can't see any obvious mounting point on the drum for it. Does it mount to the drum center or on on of the sides.

    Steve

    The cable is held on the side you should be able to see a threaded hole for a button head cap screw.
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    Just check the location of the brake. If it's in the drum then it may get too hot to run synthetic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by clubagreenie View Post
    Just check the location of the brake. If it's in the drum then it may get too hot to run synthetic.
    Its definitely a drum brake type.
    My understanding is that its only a problem if you are spooling out using power which - works against the brake and makes it hot.

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    You will always secure the end of the wire to the outside of the drum.

    Never have less than 5 turns on the drum if you intend to load the wire up, some one obviously did this and pulled the bitter end out of the winch.
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    The remote is available as a part from Warn. This link might help you http://www.warn.com/truck/Replacemen...srrpl61-62.pdf if you need any other bits.

    I reckon I'd go the in cab switch though.
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    You might find this useful as well
    http://www.tacomaterritory.com/~ccorley/Manuals,%20articles/Service_Manual_Work_Sheet_XD9.pdf
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    remote replacment

    Hi Steve

    I now have a working, spare, hand control for those warn winches, PM me if you are interested.

    I have now a single relay pack mounted in side the engine bay, replacing the four individual relays that were mounted on top of the winch, so while doing that, I also fitted a wireless remote as a controler.

    I am leaving the wire rope on until I hear better reports on the life time of synthetic rope.

    Cheers Arthur
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  10. 25th July 2011, 02:19 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by wardy1 View Post
    You might find this useful as well
    http://www.tacomaterritory.com/~ccorley/Manuals,%20articles/Service_Manual_Work_Sheet_XD9.pdf
    Thanks for that - I found a copy earlier on in the files section here too.

    Quote Originally Posted by wardy1 View Post
    The remote is available as a part from Warn. This link might help you http://www.warn.com/truck/Replacemen...srrpl61-62.pdf if you need any other bits.

    I reckon I'd go the in cab switch though.
    Excellent - that also shows clearly which end of the drum I should be looking for the cable attachment too.

    Steve
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