Winch parts. Where and what?

[Mactruck]

I just purchased a used Warn 12,000 lb winch for my (soon to be refinished) DOR bumper. It was originally mounted on a Chebby and was purchased at an auction with the winch mount . The mechanics of it seem to be fine. But I have some questions and thoughts.



Due to the age of the winch (about 4 - 5 years old) Should I replace the cable? The original winch mount came with a Hawse fairlead and the cable has a little oxidation on it, But no cuts or anything. I'm also looking to replace it with a Roller fairlead. What size wire is needed?



The Electrical cables look a bit old so I'll be running new cables. I've been looking at Warn's quick connect mounts. These are the ones you can disconnect to plug in a set of Jumper cables. Does anyone else make something like this so I don't have to pay Warn pricing.



Any good online winch or grainger type shops out there that has decent pricing.



I'll be replacing the batteries as well. Those new odyssey 2150's look sweet but I may be fine with the 1700's. Is there any Batteries that have the accessory tiedowns to use for the winch? Would I want too???



Whatcha all think? Comments (as always) are appreciated.



Thanks,

Kevin

 

[Philip]

You might want to look around this site. It has a few items that might catch your attention.



http://www.paceparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=205

 

[tgbol]

You said that the fairlead looks good. No grooves in it. chances are that the winch was barely used if at all. To check the cable extend it out. Make sure that there is no kinks or broken wires. The cable is not crushed. Also check to see if there are no places that look like it is untwisting. Most damage to cables is caused by overlapping the windings on the drum, crushing the cable. If it passes your inspection run it. If in doubt replace it.

 

[jimk]

We use a quick disconnect that is used in the welders at work. I have used that type of discount on my 8 k winch on trailer. I would suggest that if you ever have problems with the dc motor to get a replacement that has ball bearing not bushed units.

regards Jim