Warn 8274

[Shawn]

Over the Holiday my son and I went to Sand Hollow where we picked up an old 8274 from one of the partners of The Beach. When we came home I couldn't wait to tear in to this winch, since I really have never even touched one before. Google was my friend for a few weeks as I started my tear down and rebuild. Upgrades are cool so I add a few of those also. An

8274 belongs on the front of old iron, and what better than a 74 Cruiser. Built a nice bumper and mounted it all up. Looks good and I'm very happy.

 

[Tacoma]

so how about those upgrades? I see some new electronics and some rope there....

 

[Jinx]

Needs a dust cover...

 

[Greg]

Looks right at home, Shawn... nice work!

 

[Shawn]

When I opened up the winch it was obvious that it needed some assistance. Ordered a rebuild kit, brake kit end cap, etc. I also found out the the motor can be upgraded from a 2.5 hp to a 6.5 hp (don't quote me on those numbers, they may be off just a bit) so I put a motor on from a Warn 9.5 and pinion gear on it. That also required a new controller box. I was going to mount the new box under the hood, but the winch just looked naked without it on the front. I fabed up a mount using 4" exhaust clamp. The rope is Warns new rope and I have to say, I have NEVER seen a rope as nice and strong as this one.
All in all, I'm into the winch many dollars, but I absolutely love the way it looks on the Cruiser and it we serve it's purpose well.

Jinx, A cover is like wearing a condom, it's just not meant to be.

 

[Jinx]

Jinx, A cover is like wearing a condom, it's just not meant to be.

Had to let you know I am still here.

 

[Tacoma]

I also found out the the motor can be upgraded from a 2.5 hp to a 6.5 hp (don't quote me on those numbers, they may be off just a bit) so I put a motor on from a Warn 9.5 and pinion gear on it..

I did not know that. Pretty cool. Does that increase the load capacity or just the speed?

 

[Herzog]

that looks gooooood!

 

[Magerdgr]

Wow, great job on that, looks fantastic!

 

[DaveB]

Maybe I need to fix the two spare 8274s in my basement. I should also upgrade the motor on mine. I was able to stall it the last time I tried to pull my SIL out of quicksand.

 

[mesha]

Those upgrades sound awesome!

 

[zmotorsports]

Looks great. And I agree an 8274 belongs on your old '74 Toyota. That's perfection right there.

Mike