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68K20 x Drill · 01-12-2008, 05:48 PM

What you guys think?
Most parts are available aftermarket, no power out, and I'd have to fab cable controls.
I was excited at first, but now less so.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/535063106.html
It is only a few miles away.
I can't think of an elegant way to mount it to any of my trucks.

Mudder · 01-12-2008, 08:21 PM

Maybe a reciever hitch in the rear??? Not a bad price if you can get the things that go with it.

**Zoomad75** · 01-13-2008, 06:52 AM

That's the precurser to the warn 8274. While it may be rated at 6k, it's a strong winch and making up a control pack isn't all that hard.

All you would need for solenoids is constant duty rated starter solenoids. They are as close as your local AC Delco parts house. Check this out for rebuild/wiring tech:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...274/index.html

It's on the 8274, but a lot will carry over to the earlier model. Warn probably has the capability of crossing parts to see what's compatible too.

For $140 it's a steal.

johnnywagon · 01-13-2008, 08:01 AM

Thats what I have with a receiver mount. Not the best looking set up, but I like it. We added a welded steel box over the electric motor after some one stole the original. No power-out kinda sucks but its nice to be able to move it to the rear receiver when needed.

68K20 x Drill · 01-14-2008, 08:49 AM

I'm a big sucker.
It worked so smooth I forgot to haggle over the price.
A little oil seems to be seeping from the case halves, maybe I will pop the end off an put some goo there.
Its mounted to a big angle Iron, I'll probably just stick some receiver tube to the bottom and call it done.
Are you using the control cables?

johnnywagon · 01-15-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68K20 x Drill

I'm a big sucker.
It worked so smooth I forgot to haggle over the price.
A little oil seems to be seeping from the case halves, maybe I will pop the end off an put some goo there.
Its mounted to a big angle Iron, I'll probably just stick some receiver tube to the bottom and call it done.
Are you using the control cables?

Nope. We just made our own control cable out of an old 4-prong round trailer plug. You can see the female plug on the side of the winch motor cage.

68K20 x Drill · 01-18-2008, 04:51 AM

Mine only needs one wire for electrical control, a 'pull' button.
Winch engage is cable operated.
Load brake is run my another cable.
I think I could do OK at the bicycle shop

Is that how your setup is?

johnnywagon · 01-19-2008, 07:54 AM

Yes...sounds right.

01-12-2008, 05:48 PM	#1
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Winch! Deal or Waste? What you guys think? Most parts are available aftermarket, no power out, and I'd have to fab cable controls. I was excited at first, but now less so. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/535063106.html It is only a few miles away. I can't think of an elegant way to mount it to any of my trucks. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

01-12-2008, 08:21 PM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Winch! Deal or Waste? Maybe a reciever hitch in the rear??? Not a bad price if you can get the things that go with it.

01-13-2008, 06:52 AM	#3
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: Winch! Deal or Waste? That's the precurser to the warn 8274. While it may be rated at 6k, it's a strong winch and making up a control pack isn't all that hard. All you would need for solenoids is constant duty rated starter solenoids. They are as close as your local AC Delco parts house. Check this out for rebuild/wiring tech: http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...274/index.html It's on the 8274, but a lot will carry over to the earlier model. Warn probably has the capability of crossing parts to see what's compatible too. For $140 it's a steal. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

01-13-2008, 08:01 AM	#4
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Winch! Deal or Waste? Thats what I have with a receiver mount. Not the best looking set up, but I like it. We added a welded steel box over the electric motor after some one stole the original. No power-out kinda sucks but its nice to be able to move it to the rear receiver when needed. Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

01-14-2008, 08:49 AM	#5
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Winch! Deal or Waste? I'm a big sucker. It worked so smooth I forgot to haggle over the price. A little oil seems to be seeping from the case halves, maybe I will pop the end off an put some goo there. Its mounted to a big angle Iron, I'll probably just stick some receiver tube to the bottom and call it done. Are you using the control cables? __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars Last edited by 68K20 x Drill; 01-14-2008 at 08:50 AM.

01-18-2008, 04:51 AM	#7
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Winch! Deal or Waste? Mine only needs one wire for electrical control, a 'pull' button. Winch engage is cable operated. Load brake is run my another cable. I think I could do OK at the bicycle shop Is that how your setup is? __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars Last edited by 68K20 x Drill; 01-18-2008 at 04:53 AM.

01-19-2008, 07:54 AM	#8
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Winch! Deal or Waste? Yes...sounds right. __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon



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