Real time winch Install help

[LICruiser]

I'm installing my M8000 into my ARB that I bought off a buddy and I'm confused on which way the winch actually installs. There is an arrow marking the way it will spool in and that seems to be over the top of the drum. If I keep it this way then the lever is on the USPS, I've been reading that the lever(Free Spool/Spool) should be on the USDS. If that is true and it should be on the driverside then doesn't that mean the winch is spooling under the drum and not over it b/c I actually have to flip the entire unit over. Thanks guys

 

[sleeoffroad]

Motor should be on the USPS. It needs to spool from the bottom of the drum. Make sure you space it away from the face otherwise the motor will contact the bumper before it is tight. If you try and bolt it on and tighten it you could jam the motor and bend it.

The M12000 and M8000 is reverse from each other.

 

[LICruiser]

Thanks Chisto. I have spacers and everything. I knew it had to be a simple answer.