Warn M12000 in new ARB

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AKcruiserfreak

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Before you read this, I realize that these new ARB front bumpers are designed for a Warn 8274, M80000, or the XD9000, but I have a M12000 that I took off a FZJ-80 that was sold recently. I actaully was just about to sell it and get a 8274, but took some measurements instead.
All I had to do was trim a 2x3" piece of the ARB and the heavy pig bolted right up. Really if you want to relocate the box, you wouldn't have to do any trimming.
I included some pics and just wanted to let everyone know that you have another winch option.:beer:

TK
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looks good! did you have to clock your the outside of the warn different?
 
Thanks, I'm really happy it worked out as this winch is a beast! I didn't change a thing from how it was mounted on the 80. I'm honestly suprised that ARB doesn't list this winch, as it fits in there so nice. Kinda a pig to lift into that bumper though. I'm not sure how much it weighs, but I need to hit the benchpress a bit more during workouts. lol

TK
 
I'm considering an M12000 too but I have an older style ARB. Does anyone know if it would fit in my bullbar?

I also have a question regarding the removal of the piece from the bumper. Any structural engineers out there who think this might weaken the bumper, especially considering the pulling power of the winch?
 
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DrivingMissRosey said:
I'm considering an M12000 too but I have an older style ARB. Does anyone know if it would fit in my bullbar?
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Yes with minor grinding on the bullbar, at least that what I did in mounting a M12000 in an ARB.
 
Godwin said:
Yes with minor grinding on the bullbar, at least that what I did in mounting a M12000 in an ARB.
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Do you have photos of this? The winch is a distance away from me and I'd like to know if its possible before I drive.
 
I can take photos on Saturday and will post them then.

I can't say how much grinding was needed because all I did was grind a little, test fit, grind a little more, and repeat until the winch could be squeezed in.
 
kling-on said:
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here is a link to the pics of mine .. its a olde skool low mount winch bar very small cut to fit it in.
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Looks good in that bumper! You had even less trimming than I did. That old school ARB just looks "right" on a 60. Kinda wish they still carried the old style, I probably would have purchased one.

TK
 
AKcruiserfreak said:
Looks good in that bumper! You had even less trimming than I did. That old school ARB just looks "right" on a 60. Kinda wish they still carried the old style, I probably would have purchased one.

TK
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I LOVE IT AND THE SIDE BARS .. the old low mount was made for a M10000 so its close ... I bet the "new" VR12000 would fit better its a small case winch
 
The M12k I'm looking at would likely fit then. The next question is, how much is it worth. I'll move this discussion over to the winch/recovery forum.
 
Nice truck! Mind me using it on my website?:) Since you are rockin the LED kit:)

Our trucks have the same setup except mine is a mall crawlin 100:censor:
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FullyLitLED said:
Nice truck! Mind me using it on my website?:) Since you are rockin the LED kit:)

Our trucks have the same setup except mine is a mall crawlin 100:censor:
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Feel free to use it on your site. I can get you a little better outdoor shot if you PM me your e-mail.

TK
 
Do have a pic of the part you trimmed ??
 
Yeah, It's hard to see in the first pic, but I trimmed a 2x3" piece for the solenoid pack. If I wanted to, I could have got away with no trimming if the solenoid pack was mounted remotely. I can get a better pic if you or someone else needs it, just too lazy to wander to the shed right now. ;-)

TK
 
AKcruiserfreak said:
Thanks, I'm really happy it worked out as this winch is a beast! I didn't change a thing from how it was mounted on the 80. I'm honestly suprised that ARB doesn't list this winch, as it fits in there so nice. Kinda a pig to lift into that bumper though. I'm not sure how much it weighs, but I need to hit the benchpress a bit more during workouts. lol

TK
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hahah its very heavy! need to people to do the heavy lifting while you make sure (it lines up) :D
 
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