joedarr33

Ok so i have built a bumper here in the past few days and have a problem, the slots i made are to small for the winch to have the line pass through from the bottom, but if the spool was re spooled to where it was pulling in through the top of the winch (so the line would fit with out rubbing) would it cause a problem?

joedarr33

somebody has to have some info on this..

caged

spooling from the top is not recommended by the manufacturer.

look on the case beside the drum, there should be an arrow to let you know the manufacturers recommended spool direction.

joedarr33

I understand that, but i have heard of a few people using winches up into the top and have not had any problems. I am pretty much being lazy and not wanting to re cut and weld this piece but if i absolutely have to then i have no problem doing it. Just looking to save some time and hassle. Already have to many hours into it as it is (Wife is getting pissed that im not inside sitting on the couch with her is what im trying to say)

joedarr33

I am aware the winch is backwards, i has just thrown it in there with the spool coming from the top to check it out.

caged

the winch has a drum brake that is direction specific. when you respool the cable in reverse, you will essentially be dragging the brake when winching, then if the winch stops and the vehicle wants to roll backwards, you have no brake, therefore causing serious injury or death.

so it looks like leaving the winch facing backwards like you have it is your only option. there's nothing wrong with it mounted that way, at least your brake is still operable.

RubberSideUp

Just do it right or you may not live to regret it. Winches and winch mounting are not something to skimp on.

93XJLI

holy giant jay leno chin

joedarr33

whaa?




And i think i am just going to be re cutting it maybe this evening if i can make some time.

wiggles

It rolling off the top is not safe and besides that your fairlead isn't located properly for that either so time to do some welding

joedarr33

Its pretty good from the top (picture doesnt do it justice i guess) But yea, i am just going to suck it up and go ahead and cut it and then re weld some more. Thanks for the info though guys.