Last Rev Date: 25/06/19
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Fitting instructions# 3789337
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WINCH PREPARATION
This ARB bar has been designed to carry a variety of Warn, Magnum, Smittybilt and Bushranger
winches. Before the winch is fitted into the bar it will need to be configured for proper fit and operation.
Note: Before fitting the winch to the bar, ensure that you have read and understand the fitting
instructions supplied with the winch. These instructions only cover the fitment of the winch and
control box to the bar. They do not cover the wiring procedure. For this refer to the winch
manufacturer’s instructions.
You will need to modify your winch to allow fitment into the bar. See below for each of the winch brands:
Note: The pictures below show the winches following modification.
Warn / Magnum / Smittybilt winches:
Undo the
screws in the gearbox end of the winch. Carefully
slide the gearbox away from the winch only until it
is able to rotate. Rotate the gear box anti-clockwise
72° and replace screws.
Smittybilt winches only.
Motor will need to be
rotated for adequate cable length. Remove 4 motor
retaining bolts and cover. Remove 2 additional
motor cap bolts. Rotate the motor until electrical
connections are facing upwards. Reinstall retaining
bolts and motor cover. (
SMITTYBILT “GEN 2”
shown)
Ensure drain holes are correctly orientated. Refer
to winch instructions for more details.
Warn Zeon winches*:
Undo the screws in the
gearbox end of the winch. Carefully slide the
gearbox away from the winch only until it is able to
rotate. Rotate the gear box anti-clockwise 72° and
replace screws.
Remove the control box as per the Zeon control
pack relocation kit installation guide.
Install the Warn Zeon relocation kit to the
winch and control box.
*Not required for Zeon Platinum models.
Bushranger winches
: Undo the screws in the
gearbox end of the winch to remove the brake
cover. Remove the bolts retaining the gearbox
housing.
Rotate the gearbox anti-clockwise until the clutch is
as close as possible to directly upwards. Gearbox
rotation increments may be 36 °, 40° or 90°
depending on model. (“
REVO 10
” model shown)
Ensure fine seals are seated correctly then replate
and tighten all fasteners.
Ensure drain holes are correctly orientated
Refer to winch instructions for more details.
