Who has a Warn 8274 Winch on their FJ40? (2 Viewers)

[gnob]

I bought a running 8274 @$400 one year ago. They're out there, you have to be ACTIVELY looking.

not these days....

 

[White Stripe]

Sounds good until the vehicle isn't running.
Different strokes for different folks

Not sure what you mean

 

[flintknapper]

I bought a running 8274 @$400 one year ago. They're out there, you have to be ACTIVELY looking.

Paid $365.00 new for mine back in 1983.

Newest version will crowd $3K (with tax) these days.

 

[flintknapper]

Sounds good until the vehicle isn't running.
Different strokes for different folks

^^^^

Important for 'self recovery' but @ White Stripe is right. IF you use your winch a lot during a day or for extended pulls (minutes on end) then surely a PTO or Hydraulic is the way to go. I've made pulls with my 8274 for 3+ continuous minutes before letting the motor cool, but NOT at full load.

Over the years I've chained my vehicle off to a tree, ran out a double line (snatch block) and pulled some things that border on abuse of the winch. But She keeps on going.

 

[Godwin]

not these days....

I bought one a few months ago for $75. It wasn't working or complete but it was rebuildable. It was on the front of an older Bronco that was for sale. I called to ask if the owner would sell the winch separately which he did. He first wanted $100, I offered $50, we met at $75. After replacing a few parts, rebuilding, adding the 6 hp motor and Albright contactor I have around $700 in it.

Scan the for sale ads for older Jeeps, Broncos, full size trucks and if a 8274 is sitting on the front bumper call and ask about it.

 

[NYIronPig]

I bought one a few months ago for $75. It wasn't working or complete but it was rebuildable. It was on the front of an older Bronco that was for sale. I called to ask if the owner would sell the winch separately which he did. He first wanted $100, I offered $50, we met at $75. After replacing a few parts, rebuilding, adding the 6 hp motor and Albright contactor I have around $700 in it.

Scan the for sale ads for older Jeeps, Broncos, full size trucks and if a 8274 is sitting on the front bumper call and ask about it.

searching high and low, CL, Facebook, forums, etc. Have a few leads, so we shall see!

 

[cbmontgo]

Got them on both of my 40s. They just look “right” on these rigs.

 

[flintknapper]

searching high and low, CL, Facebook, forums, etc. Have a few leads, so we shall see!

Sheeesh.........$600.00 for a parts winch on ebay.

 

[awynne56]

That's a nice lookin' paint job

Haha not bad for rattle can.

 

[1911]

searching high and low, CL, Facebook, forums, etc. Have a few leads, so we shall see!

I have a Warn-branded Belleview winch (ancestor to the 8274) that I am selling for a friend, that I think he will sell fairly cheap - but it weighs a ton and I doubt it would ship well or cheaply.

 

[ERNRAM]

They are good

 

[csd1982]

Just put mine on

 

[DEADSALT]

bought another one this summer for $150 canadian and it came with $150 of metal in the form of a bumper!
24 volts really makes them lively, just run at half cycle or....

 

[1811Retired]

At the gas pump…

 

[flintknapper]

At the gas pump…View attachment 2824081

Good looking rig.......!

 

[NYIronPig]

Found a Warn 8274 completely rebuilt with New cable, fair lead, wires, and Albright solenoid for $850. Seems like a solid deal and worry free

 

[76lcmike]

oldie but a goodie

 

[peesalot]

I like the fact they sit down between the rails and clear the saginaw box as opposed to on top of the reails.

 

[Dizzy]

Did the Japanese / Toyota do an electric winch? What about getting stuck in other parts of the world? What was this winch?

 

[Graniteone]

77’ 40 with a $300 8274 I found 4 years ago. Had to rebuild the winch but it works like it should.