Page 1 of 1
Winch question
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:55 pm
by TEENZA
I have a 94 sierra with a ARB winch bar fitted...I have just been given a 9000lb Warn low mount winch [brand new still in box] . Since it cost me nothing ,do you think with a few mods i will be able to make it fit.
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:14 pm
by nicbeer
think so.
if it doesnt fit. i'll pay postage to send it over here and i'll give it a go on mine.
think arb recommend the warn 6000 as max but not 100% sure.
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:23 pm
by suzuki boy
I have a 6000 pound on mine and it pulls fine!
With some modding of the grill i'm sure it would fit!
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:31 pm
by droopypete
Try and swap it for a new 6000 (they are a mighty fast winch)
Peter.
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:28 pm
by built4thrashing
if i can fit a 12000lb between the rails then a 9000lb should fit..
pics in my front bar post.
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:20 am
by Gwagensteve
A 9000 will go in an ARB bar, however, it's far from the best winch for a sierra. They are slow and heavy and are far from Warn's best work... which might be part of the reason you were given one for nothing- they aren't greatly loved.
As Pete said - a 6000 low mount is a much better winch - lighter and faster and better for a Sierra. see if you can arrange a part exchange or trade in a 6000, you won't regret it, or even better, try and trade it for a diff lock, far more useful than a winch. I'm not a big fan of electric winches except in very specific situations.
Steve.