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Toaster · 02-25-2003, 11:27 AM

I have a warn MX6085 winch that was on my 4runner when i bought it, its pretty old and I think it may have been a factory option of some sort. Its a 6000lb winch. Ive run it a few times and when it sounds like it needs some sort of lubrication. The switch that allows you to free spool the winch is also stuck. What I want to know is, what do i need to do to rebuild it? is it worth it? Can i replace parts of it to upgrade it to an 800lb winch?
any help would be appreciated

korda · 02-25-2003, 02:37 PM

I'm not sure what type of winch that is but I had a very old 8274, was actually a 8074. Bill's write up was very helpful.

http://www.rightcoastcrawler.com/bil.../8274/8274.htm

BillaVista · 02-25-2003, 03:04 PM

Best bet to call Warn. They're quite helpful with this stuff, and will direct you to parts diagrams etc.

supersammymd · 02-25-2003, 04:20 PM

800lb is not much of an upgrade

Toaster · 02-25-2003, 05:15 PM

doh!

Toaster · 02-25-2003, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by korda
I'm not sure what type of winch that is but I had a very old 8274, was actually a 8074. Bill's write up was very helpful.

http://www.rightcoastcrawler.com/bil.../8274/8274.htm

Thanks for your help

marks Cherokee · 03-22-2005, 08:44 AM

I have a Warn MX 6085 on my cherokee. Just like yours, my free spool switch is stuck. I called warn and they told me it has a 6000lb capacity. This winch is no longer made but you can still find parts for it. Hope this helps.

02-25-2003, 11:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Toaster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4270 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 156	Rebuilding a Winch? I have a warn MX6085 winch that was on my 4runner when i bought it, its pretty old and I think it may have been a factory option of some sort. Its a 6000lb winch. Ive run it a few times and when it sounds like it needs some sort of lubrication. The switch that allows you to free spool the winch is also stuck. What I want to know is, what do i need to do to rebuild it? is it worth it? Can i replace parts of it to upgrade it to an 800lb winch? any help would be appreciated __________________ Battle Action Damage 85-4runner, 35" MTRS, 5.29s, Detroits front and rear, 5"allpro lift, sky hysteer, 5.0 tcase gears ooooooooooooh nooooooooo

02-25-2003, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
korda Granite Guru Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14794 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 515	I'm not sure what type of winch that is but I had a very old 8274, was actually a 8074. Bill's write up was very helpful. http://www.rightcoastcrawler.com/bil.../8274/8274.htm __________________ Josh

02-25-2003, 05:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Toaster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4270 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 156	doh! __________________ Battle Action Damage 85-4runner, 35" MTRS, 5.29s, Detroits front and rear, 5"allpro lift, sky hysteer, 5.0 tcase gears ooooooooooooh nooooooooo

03-22-2005, 08:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
marks Cherokee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44913 Posts: 0	I have it I have a Warn MX 6085 on my cherokee. Just like yours, my free spool switch is stuck. I called warn and they told me it has a 6000lb capacity. This winch is no longer made but you can still find parts for it. Hope this helps.

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02-25-2003, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
BillaVista Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3547 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 6,719	Best bet to call Warn. They're quite helpful with this stuff, and will direct you to parts diagrams etc.

02-25-2003, 04:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
supersammymd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14173 Location: maryland Posts: 73	800lb is not much of an upgrade