Does anyone have photos of how they mounted their winch and more the solinoide box on an ARB barr?
Tabor (WARN) Winch in ARB
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Are you referring to the M12K winch? If so, the solenoid box mounts to the motor side of the winch with a hoseclamp. It needs to rotate a bit to the rear, but it does fit.
Not a lot of info on the Tabor line yet, I'd like to see a 9K or 12K mounted in the Slee original. For that matter I's just like someone's assurance that it will fit between the frame rails, by assurance I mean seeing that someone has actually done it.
How wide do the specs say the Tabor in question is?
I suspect that like a lot of winches in the ARB, you will need some spacers under the feet in the feet-forward orientation in order to push the winch back far enough so that the ends of the winch do not hit the angling-forward area where the winch mounts.
ARB makes a kit that works, but all it really is are some slugs of metal with holes punched in the proper place and a few brackets. This kit was originally made to mount the 10k Warn in the 80 ARB bumper but will work with most planetary winches to do the same thing. I used it when mounting my XRC12.
I suspect that like a lot of winches in the ARB, you will need some spacers under the feet in the feet-forward orientation in order to push the winch back far enough so that the ends of the winch do not hit the angling-forward area where the winch mounts.
ARB makes a kit that works, but all it really is are some slugs of metal with holes punched in the proper place and a few brackets. This kit was originally made to mount the 10k Warn in the 80 ARB bumper but will work with most planetary winches to do the same thing. I used it when mounting my XRC12.
Actually that spacer kit is used when mounting a Warn M8000 or XD9000 winch. The M10000 Warn bolts right in w/o spacers.
That really is snug, the OP was asking about the Tabor by Warn though, it their "value" line and apparently the same as the old Magnum series. From what I have been able to figure out the M12000 is designed to mount foot forward where as neither of the Tabors are, according to the guy at Warn I spoke to, they can my clocked though.
It's no big deal to clock a planetary winch like a Tabor. Just make sure that when you draw down the mounting bolts, the ends of the winch don't hit the back of the ARB before the bolts snug up.
Just remember to check for interference if you're going to need some spacers before you tighten everything down.
arn,
Thanks for straightening that out. CRS is my present and future -- and sorta of my past...if I could just remember
Just remember to check for interference if you're going to need some spacers before you tighten everything down.
arn,
Thanks for straightening that out. CRS is my present and future -- and sorta of my past...if I could just remember
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How is that WARN mounted, on a plate? They say I must fit my WARN TABOR to the front, so it will then be mounted on ot side?
"Foot forward" just means that the 4 mounting bolts are oriented to the front of the vehicle as opposed to down. A few winches are designed this way, M12000, 8274 etc. Most are designed to be foot down but many can be "clocked" where the clutch assembly is separated and rotated to get the engagement lever where it needs to be. I just wanted to see if anyone has clocked their tabor yet, unnecessary now though as I ordered my M8000 about 10 minutes ago. I'm not really sure what you mean by on the side
If you can, I'd suggest mounting the solenoids under the hood, away from the elements 
Warn noid terminals are known to corrode from trapped moisture and I know a few people who had theirs freeze up during an ice storm and not work at all
My biggest fear has always been a frozen noid that wouldn't stop, so I mounted my noid pack under the hood where it stays dry and warm
Warn noid terminals are known to corrode from trapped moisture and I know a few people who had theirs freeze up during an ice storm and not work at all
My biggest fear has always been a frozen noid that wouldn't stop, so I mounted my noid pack under the hood where it stays dry and warm
I mounted the winch solenoid box in my '86 mini inside under the hood and after 4 years my winch would not work. After troubleshooting I found all the solenoids cracked. They were so brittle that they broke into a bunch of pieces when I took 'em out. All my winch solenoids will stay out of the engine compartment after that experience.
Where exactly did you mount them?
I have had warn noids lock up before, not a good time. Kinda scary even. Wonder how often thats happened, i thought it was just me. I second moving them under the hood. Not hard at all, bring your tools and do it in a west marine parking lot
I have mine mounted in front of the primary battery
Haven't touched it in years and it still looks brand new to this day
Also relocated the remote plug to the front bumper, but I rarely use it because I use seat heater switches for interior control
On the fender away from the exhaust side of the engine,
Interesting....
Know if any moisture got trapped in the housing at any time?
The noids shouldn't have any problems with under hood temps as many cars on the road (mainly Fords) have their starter solenoids mounted there from factory
The only thing I can think of is having the proper wiring and terminals....
The cables have to be larger gauge to run the extra distance and if the terminals aren't up to snuff, it could cause the noids to overheat
I had a local welding shop make longer cables w/ the proper terminals and they were definitely an upgrade 'cuz they were a lot thicker. I didn't see any evidence of moisture on the solenoids, in fact they were pretty clean.
I didn't see any evidence of moisture on the solenoids, in fact they were pretty clean.
