Winch drum lateral movement?

[Jp'n Jess]

I recently bought a used Warn xd9000i. I took it all apart to paint and inspect all the internals. After I got it back together I noticed some lateral movement in the winch drum. It moves side to side about an 1/8 of an inch. Is this normal? I don’t remember if it had that much play before I disassembled it.

 

[Blackjack]

I recently bought a used Warn xd9000i. I took it all apart to paint and inspect all the internals. After I got it back together I noticed some lateral movement in the winch drum. It moves side to side about an 1/8 of an inch. Is this normal? I don’t remember if it had that much play before I disassembled it.

1/8 inch is ok after assembling on the bench just check it again after it is mounted and I bet it tightens up a touch. One thing on the I series winches I do is to source out 2.25 inch long bolts (Warn PN 79706) for the six frame bolts and actually tap the extrusions for a better hold.

 

[Jp'n Jess]

1/8 inch is ok after assembling on the bench just check it again after it is mounted and I bet it tightens up a touch. One thing on the I series winches I do is to source out 2.25 inch long bolts (Warn PN 79706) for the six frame bolts and actually tap the extrusions for a better hold.

Good idea. One of mine is stripped already.

 

[Blackjack]

Good idea. One of mine is stripped already.

It makes a big difference. Corrosion is a big deal up here so getting bolts to bite into clean material saves from having to buy new parts.

 

[mrblaine]

Good idea. One of mine is stripped already.

McMaster has a very reasonable equivalent if the Warn are too costly.
Part number 91274A140 is 10-24 x 2.25" long Alloy steel coated with zinc aluminum.

 

[Blackjack]

McMaster has a very reasonable equivalent if the Warn are too costly.
Part number 91274A140 is 10-24 x 2.25" long Alloy steel coated with zinc aluminum.

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I wish McMasters shipping prices to AK were a bit better. They have so much stuff I could use.

 

[mrblaine]

I wish McMasters shipping prices to AK were a bit better. They have so much stuff I could use.

I can surely flat rate some stuff up if you find yourself in need.

 

[Blackjack]

I can surely flat rate some stuff up if you find yourself in need.

I know you can but I will save that for something I really need. We have a Fastenal local and they do ok for me most of the time.

 

[Jp'n Jess]

1/8 inch is ok after assembling on the bench just check it again after it is mounted and I bet it tightens up a touch. One thing on the I series winches I do is to source out 2.25 inch long bolts (Warn PN 79706) for the six frame bolts and actually tap the extrusions for a better hold.

You were right. It tightened up a bit after I mounted it to the winch plate. Thanks for the help.