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I currently use a Warn M8000 on the front of my truck and am very pleased with it... But I have always like the versatility of a receiver mounted winch.
Several years ago, Warn made the M6000 SDP (short drum portable) using a M6000, a 5" wide drum and 50' of cable. The idea of a smaller lighter portable winch intrigued me.
Fast forward to now... the M6000 SPD is discontinued (still available on amazon.com for about $1000)
There is another offering from Warn: the 9.0Rc which is of similar design but features a stronger 9000 pound pull rating and synthetic line, but is $1500+ on amazon
I know that the M6000 and the M8000 are very similar (only different gearing?) and the M8000 is still available for under $600 (usually less).
Could I raid the Warn parts bin and just get the short drum (28360 or 72578), the hex shaft (37964), and the shorter tie rods (32454)? I'd find a 50' length of synthetic line online.
Steve
Several years ago, Warn made the M6000 SDP (short drum portable) using a M6000, a 5" wide drum and 50' of cable. The idea of a smaller lighter portable winch intrigued me.
Fast forward to now... the M6000 SPD is discontinued (still available on amazon.com for about $1000)
![41dPCgb7UlL.jpg](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41dPCgb7UlL.jpg)
There is another offering from Warn: the 9.0Rc which is of similar design but features a stronger 9000 pound pull rating and synthetic line, but is $1500+ on amazon
![51Y85-y7K-L.jpg](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Y85-y7K-L.jpg)
I know that the M6000 and the M8000 are very similar (only different gearing?) and the M8000 is still available for under $600 (usually less).
Could I raid the Warn parts bin and just get the short drum (28360 or 72578), the hex shaft (37964), and the shorter tie rods (32454)? I'd find a 50' length of synthetic line online.
Steve
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