ARB/Winch fit questions

MoGas · 05-20-08, 09:42 PM

I have an ARB Commercial that is designed for a Warn 8274 winch. I am in the process of rebuilding an 8274 that I scored a few weeks ago and I had mocked up the lower housing and drum with the fairlead and it brought me to question something.

Why are the lower mounting bolts (where the fairlead goes) not centered on the hole for the cable to pass through?

If I mount the fairlead in those holes, the cable will rub on the bottom of the opening.

I looked in The Front Bumper Thread and noticed that most of the bumpers are like that, ARB or others. What do you guys do? Drill the hole lower on the fairlead?

Why are they like this?

Thanks,
Dave

whosthecoolguy · 05-20-08, 09:56 PM

I just bought a new commercial bar for my 8274. You have to drill new holes in your fairlead to make it work, its the first thing it says in the paperwork (which you wouldn't have). I'm surprised they make you do that.

I believe you drill the new 1/2" hole 25mm below the original Warn hole..centre to centre.

Let me confirm that but I'm pretty sure its right.

SOCALFJ · 05-20-08, 10:00 PM

Yep, you have to drill it out. I wanna see you fit the 8274 back there

Please post pics when you finish it.

MoGas · 05-20-08, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whosthecoolguy

I just bought a new commercial bar for my 8274. You have to drill new holes in your fairlead to make it work, its the first thing it says in the paperwork (which you wouldn't have). I'm surprised they make you do that.

I believe you drill the new 1/2" hole 25mm below the original Warn hole..centre to centre.

Let me confirm that but I'm pretty sure its right.

Could you scan and email the instructions to me? Or just copy and snail mail?

I thought ARB USA quit importing the Commercial bar. Nice to see they are still available.

Dave

MoGas · 05-20-08, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOCALFJ

Yep, you have to drill it out. I wanna see you fit the 8274 back there

Please post pics when you finish it.

I had the empty housing in there. It fits really nice. I'll definitely post pics when done.

Dave

whosthecoolguy · 05-21-08, 11:30 AM

I'll see if I can find the paper work tonight and I'll scan it tomorrow for you.
The 8274 fits really nicely in there, like a glove. I'll see if I can get some pictures up.

What is your email address?

-Jeff

MoGas · 05-21-08, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whosthecoolguy

I'll see if I can find the paper work tonight and I'll scan it tomorrow for you.
The 8274 fits really nicely in there, like a glove. I'll see if I can get some pictures up.

What is your email address?

-Jeff

PM'd you.

Where can you get the commercial bars?

flintknapper · 05-21-08, 01:22 PM

The bolt pattern for your 8274 is: 10" X 4.5" you will have to make your holes accordingly. Clearly, you'll have to change the one pictured.

Also, when your done...you will notice that your fairlead has an opening approximately 3/4" tall.

The fifth layer of cable will rub on the bottom roller.

The fourth layer comes out about centered, the third nearly the same, then the second and first will rub the top roller.

Post up your 8274 when you are finished rebuilding it, we'd love to see it.

05-20-08, 09:42 PM	#1
MoGas Central Scrutinizer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Via Pittsburgh, PA TLCA# 17188 Posts: 1,160	ARB/Winch fit questions I have an ARB Commercial that is designed for a Warn 8274 winch. I am in the process of rebuilding an 8274 that I scored a few weeks ago and I had mocked up the lower housing and drum with the fairlead and it brought me to question something. Why are the lower mounting bolts (where the fairlead goes) not centered on the hole for the cable to pass through? If I mount the fairlead in those holes, the cable will rub on the bottom of the opening. I looked in The Front Bumper Thread and noticed that most of the bumpers are like that, ARB or others. What do you guys do? Drill the hole lower on the fairlead? Why are they like this? Thanks, Dave __________________ Mine: 1993 FZJ80, Classic White. ARB Commercial, Warn 8274, Hanna Sliders, CDL, P7, JD HIRs, Slee harness, Dual Batteries,850/863, Slee 25mm spacers, SS brake hoses. 1965 M416 Trailer. Hers: 1988 FJ62, Red, Stock "El Rojo Grande" Copper State Cruisers Member #85 "I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue." Barry Goldwater

05-20-08, 09:56 PM	#2
whosthecoolguy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 284	I just bought a new commercial bar for my 8274. You have to drill new holes in your fairlead to make it work, its the first thing it says in the paperwork (which you wouldn't have). I'm surprised they make you do that. I believe you drill the new 1/2" hole 25mm below the original Warn hole..centre to centre. Let me confirm that but I'm pretty sure its right. __________________ Jeff King 1991 HDJ81->4.2 liter Turbo Diesel, 2.5" OME Lift (850+860),33x10.5 BFG ATs,Locked F+R,ARB Commercial Bumper,M8274-50,Light Force 240s w/ Blue Filter,Sirius Satelite,Turbo Timer,Husky Cargo Liner,TomTom Navigation and an Ice Box inthe arm rest. R.I.P Evel Knievel. King of the Stuntmen.

05-20-08, 10:00 PM	#3
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,384	Yep, you have to drill it out. I wanna see you fit the 8274 back there Please post pics when you finish it. __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50

05-21-08, 11:30 AM	#6
whosthecoolguy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 284	I'll see if I can find the paper work tonight and I'll scan it tomorrow for you. The 8274 fits really nicely in there, like a glove. I'll see if I can get some pictures up. What is your email address? -Jeff __________________ Jeff King 1991 HDJ81->4.2 liter Turbo Diesel, 2.5" OME Lift (850+860),33x10.5 BFG ATs,Locked F+R,ARB Commercial Bumper,M8274-50,Light Force 240s w/ Blue Filter,Sirius Satelite,Turbo Timer,Husky Cargo Liner,TomTom Navigation and an Ice Box inthe arm rest. R.I.P Evel Knievel. King of the Stuntmen.

05-21-08, 01:22 PM	#8
flintknapper IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deep East Texas Posts: 1,978	The bolt pattern for your 8274 is: 10" X 4.5" you will have to make your holes accordingly. Clearly, you'll have to change the one pictured. Also, when your done...you will notice that your fairlead has an opening approximately 3/4" tall. The fifth layer of cable will rub on the bottom roller. The fourth layer comes out about centered, the third nearly the same, then the second and first will rub the top roller. Post up your 8274 when you are finished rebuilding it, we'd love to see it. __________________ Flintknapper: '97 Land Cruiser, Moonglow Pearl Chocolate Lab (Kota), I miss you. ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (come and take them)

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