Warn Industrial Series 15 in an ARB Winch Bar

[alaskacruiser]

I found a local deal on a Warn Industrial Series 15 winch, and I'm wondering if this will fit in an ARB regular (not commercial) winch bar for the 80 series? The only difference I see between the 12 and 15 series is the width from end to end, which is 27" vs. 26.25" on the 12 series, so the 15 Series is 3/4" wider. I understand the limitations (e.g., the bar isn't rated for it, etc.) so just asking about fit.

 

[alaskacruiser]

ARB’s reply is only minimally helpful “We have not tested with the industrial series of winches from Warn. The winch will need to have a removeable control box as well as a clockable clutch housing to be able to access the clutch handle when the winch is installed. The winches we have verifed that do fit are the M12000, XD9000 and M8000.”

 

[ppc]

I have the M12000 installed in an ARB but it required 1/2 inch spacers because the ends of the winch were hitting on the angles of the bar. Adding 3/4ths more might need a much larger spacer. Might need longer bolts for the fare lead etc.

 

[secretasiansam]

FYI, warn suggests mounting thier big body winches by the face not feet. I have an industrial 12 in a 4x4 labs modified to face mount.