Warn M8000 won't go into free spool

[PNW_LJ]

Well I got ‘er buttoned up.

What ended up working, is removing and greasing the outermost gear that @hosejockey61 mentioned. Strange, since I hadn’t touched it before, but that seems to have fixed the issue so I can’t complain.

I might live with the cracked gear housing for now, depending on if I can track down a used one. Also will buy/fab a bracket for the contactor so it’s not crooked.

Thank you all for the help.

 

[hosejockey61]

Glad to hear!

 

[Zorba]

Also will buy/fab a bracket for the contactor so it’s not crooked.

https://searchers.mybigcommerce.com/searchers-pro-winch-solenoid-mount/

 

[PNW_LJ]

[URL]https://searchers.mybigcommerce.com/searchers-pro-winch-solenoid-mount/[/URL]

That one looks stout. I prefer the look of Warn’s bracket:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G9WD9G/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Wildman]

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...ZHCJfjnD_QvqFIng1a0tVDOMXbj-9acxoC_N4QAvD_BwE

 

[Wildman]

Or you can move it under the hood and put a plug on the grille like @NashvilleTJ did. And don't forget to add in-cab controls for it. A lot nicer than running the cable in the window every time you ant to use it.

 

[PNW_LJ]

Or you can move it under the hood and put a plug on the grille like @NashvilleTJ did. And don't forget to add in-cab controls for it. A lot nicer than running the cable in the window every time you ant to use it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1559161100...pid=5337789113&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

This one caught my eye.. Just wanna make sure it fits the square blank space on my center panel

 

[macleanflood]

My contactor is under the hood. I have a switch on the dash. Much cleaner install. Contactor tucks between the air cleaner box and headlight with a little tiny room to spare.

-Mac

 

[Zorba]

That one looks stout. I prefer the look of Warn’s bracket:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G9WD9G/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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I tossed Warn's bracket in favor of the other one. YMMV and all that.

 

[Zorba]

Or you can move it under the hood and put a plug on the grille like @NashvilleTJ did. And don't forget to add in-cab controls for it. A lot nicer than running the cable in the window every time you ant to use it.

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In-cab is the way to go fer sure. I was one of the last to get a "12 volt guy" kit, which worked very well.

 

[macleanflood]

CH4x4 sells the in out carling switch and on off switch. Then you just need a 5 wire SO cord...18g will do fine. Couple of spade connectors and some ring connectors... really easy to do.

-Mac