Hey all, ATM I am looking for a winch and I am trying to decide hi mount or low! Should I get a second hand high mount and rebuild or a brand new 12000 pound low mount for the big gu? Suggestions help advise would all be appreciated! Thanks
Hi mount wins hands down if its modded/ speced up
Mine has:
6hp
Braced
Giggle pin brake shaft
Albright w/ 72mm cable
Air freespool
I've never had to do a 2 line pull
Next will be widened drum & twin motors
my high mount is nearly the same, its a good recipe short of splashing out on a gigglepin.
6hp, 9.5xp.
drum bracing.
tapped and capped brakeshaft.
R clipped freespool.
roller bearing end plate.
widened, small diameter drum.
solid state solenoid.
cigweld superflex connections.
supermax rope.
stainless fairlead.
Correct but I love yesterday, all my troubles seem so far away, now it looks as though there here to stay…..High mounts are becoming so yesterday in the comp scene, the modified low mounts are starting to creep in, they have more speed, parts are cheaper and quicker to replace if they stuff up.
Correct, different motor changes electrical HP not mechanical HP or load rating.Still rated to 8,000lb as the rating doesn't come from the motor. I'd image its rated from the shafts and case strengths