High Mount Winch Recommendations

[coxy321]

Hi all. The bullbar on my patrol is designed to fit a high mount, so I'm just after some information from you guys as to what brand and size i should go for.

I've looked at the warn high mount, but its pulling capacity is a bit of a concern.

My car is an MK wagon, bullbar, sliders, back bar with spare wheel carrier. I also use a roof-rack on longer trips. Just to give you an idea of the weight the winch has to pull if needed.

Cheers - Coxy

[wannaberacer]

I think you'll find there is only one "high mount" winch and that is the Warn 8274.

I might be wrong though.

Anyway the 8274's are used standard in competitions to pull GU Patrol wagons and Landcruiser wagons...so the MK Patrol should be ok. If in doubt use a snatch block.

[turps]

Just cos it is a higmount bar doesent mean you cant fit a lowmount.
pretty sure the bolt patterns are all the same.
And since they pretty much all use the some mounting design. nearly any of them will fit the bill

[coxy321]

My mate just got a new 9000lb warn low mount, dont know what model, but it was around the $1700 mark. I tried it in my bullbar and it fits fine, with about 6mm clearance on the winch's motor side (drivers side). So now i've got no frikin idea what i want!!!

Another question - my bullbar has got the fairlead roller mount for the top as a part of the bull bar. Most fairlead rollers i've seen use a whole maufactured plate section with rollers on it. What am i supposed to use/

Coxy

[Not For Highway Use]

I have owned a Hydrolic Ox, Warn 9000lb lowmount, and a Warn Highmount. I have recently fitted 6hp motor. There is no comparison, the highmount is so much earier to use. If you check around you'll get a new low mount for $1400 or less.

[bazzle]

My mate just got a new 9000lb warn low mount, dont know what model, but it was around the $1700 mark. I tried it in my bullbar and it fits fine, with about 6mm clearance on the winch's motor side (drivers side). So now i've got no frikin idea what i want!!!

Another question - my bullbar has got the fairlead roller mount for the top as a part of the bull bar. Most fairlead rollers i've seen use a whole maufactured plate section with rollers on it. What am i supposed to use/

Coxy

If its an ARB bar the assembly slips under the top mount. You remove the side roller pins and replace with long 5/8 bolts that go right thru.

Bazzle

[coxy321]

Thanks bazzle. Looks like i'm going to have to keep my eyes out for one. If anyone want to buy my racing go-kart setup let me know. I have to sell it before i can get my winch, tyres and snorkel.

Cheers - Coxy