Warn 5687 Decisions

I've had this Warn 5687 sitting in my back yard for 17 years or so after a friend gave it to me for my '57 GMC 4x4 pickup project. I never got around to trying to restore the winch and eventually sold the truck. Looking at it this morning it seems I would have to find a few parts. I remember this winch being very heavy. It would look cool though on the front of my 74.... With very little research so far it seems a few parts are available.

Anyone know what these weigh? I know nothing about these so far.

 

weight somewhere around 100lbs with mounting plate
looks complete except controls
need two heavy duty pull cables . brake and free spool
one heavy duty winch solenoid and toggle switch
only power in with this model . very cool though

 

I have one on my Jeep... firs thing you should do is change the oil in it and put some jumper cables across the leads to see if it works. They are very robust and not a lot goes wrong with them. Herm has all the parts you would need for it as well.

 

I bought all new bearings and bushing for my Belleview from ebay and local bearing houses. Tech info here. New motor is $150 off ebay

OLD Warn Winches - Land Cruiser Tech from IH8MUD.com

 

I just installed mine on my jeep after rebuilding it. Getting ready to wind on my cable. Just figured you might need a kick in the pants to get yours installed! I know I did to get this far.

 

That is beautiful. I wish my 74 would allow the winch to set that low. Thanks for the kick!

 

I believe you can make these reversible (power in & power out) by changing the motor and using the appropriate solenoid pack or contactor.

Mike

 

That may be true if you can find a reversible motor with the 14 tooth gear on the end of the shaft. I haven't seen one although there may be one out there.

 

There's an old thread on Pirate 4x4 about it with the contact info and part number. The supplier is still in business. Hard to say if they still have the motor, but might be worth a phone call.

Part no. W-8905
Western Motor Services - Rockford, IL


Warn Belleview Wiring - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Mike

 

They still list it in their catalog.