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Warn 8000 high mount mods
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 7:04 pm
by Lamby
I am lookin at building a dual motor dual gearbox 8000 high mount, I have seen one but I am lookin for any info that I can get. I am also thinking of making it with 24v motors. any info will help
Thanks Lamby
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 7:49 pm
by killalux
do u really think u need that much winch power on a hilux
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 7:57 pm
by Lamby
I dont now. I am competing in the extrem winch series and I'm just lookin for any thing that may help.
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:13 pm
by turps
Mark Reilly made one that he ran on his 60's LC in the OBC, I think he had to change over to a standard setup as it rattled itself to bits.
Would be good though. 16000lb max load and high speed, and as the drum is wider you would be able to run more cable.
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:18 pm
by Lamby
I've Got all the bits to do the job except the motors which I will buy new thats why I thought I might go 24 volt. I had a look at the winch in the photo at the QLD round last week.
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 9:53 pm
by turps
That will be a sweet winch when it is finished. I am surprised that warn or someone else hasn't produced a bigger high mount style of winch. As alot of people want the charactoristics of a high mount but want to fit it to a large 4x4 ie LWB patrols, cruiser etc.
Turps
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 10:06 pm
by bogged
turps wrote:That will be a sweet winch when it is finished. I am surprised that warn or someone else hasn't produced a bigger high mount style of winch. As alot of people want the charactoristics of a high mount but want to fit it to a large 4x4 ie LWB patrols, cruiser etc.
Turps
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there was talk of a Brawn Highmount, even photos in magazines, did anything ever come of it?
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:33 am
by DNA Off Road
I'd be interested to know how much the 24 V motor costs you when you get it....
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 1:38 pm
by Snatchy
[quote]there was talk of a Brawn Highmount, even photos in magazines, did anything ever come of it?[/quote]
I think they are still sorting it out. Getting good quality solenoids and other stuff is not easy apparently. From what i heard the idea was to make it good first time round.....
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 6:46 pm
by Drafty
killalux wrote:do u really think u need that much winch power on a hilux
I tend to agree. Just change to a 24v 4.6, it will be ample.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:52 pm
by Lamby
It may be over the top but I think I am going to build it and see how it goes.