Winch won't freespool? Please Help...
05-27-2011, 08:52 AM
#21
JK Freak
My XRC8 is doing the same thing today, but it is stuck in freespool. Pulled all the line out and took the synthetic line off to change the hook to a safety thimble. Reattached the line and went to engage the clutch and...........Nothing
. I tried everything you guys mentioned in this thread, but couldn't get it to budge. I'm going to let the PB Blaster soak in good overnight and check it in the morning. This thing has only been on the Jeep for 2 months. I haven't even gotten the chance to use it yet. Good thing I got the extreme lifetime warranty from 4wd.com. I guess Bustabizz will be getting a call tomorrow.
. I tried everything you guys mentioned in this thread, but couldn't get it to budge. I'm going to let the PB Blaster soak in good overnight and check it in the morning. This thing has only been on the Jeep for 2 months. I haven't even gotten the chance to use it yet. Good thing I got the extreme lifetime warranty from 4wd.com. I guess Bustabizz will be getting a call tomorrow.
05-27-2011, 08:58 AM
#22
JK Super Freak
I think we should do our part and let smittybilt know there's a problem with the winch. Let them know we are from the forum and its spreading that there's a problem.
05-27-2011, 01:22 PM
#23
JK Super Freak
Yup! I sprayed it last night and tried to move it right away with no luck. This morning it moved just like it did when I got it out of the packaging. Guess I need to put this on the list of routine maintainence.
05-27-2011, 03:44 PM
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The problem is the little ball bearing that you can hear "click" when you move the clutch. It is what sticks. the lube didn't help me, I had to take the whole thing apart to figure that out. Keep that oiled whenever you oil your cable.
05-27-2011, 05:08 PM
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JK Super Freak
I think it all depends on which model you get. My XRC8 was $60. You break it, they fix it, no questions asked. The XRC10 might be a little more, but I wouldn't think it would be that much.
05-27-2011, 08:14 PM
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got pics ? my winch won't free spool.
04-10-2012, 10:08 AM
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Had the same thing happen to mine. Dealership installed and replaced free of charge(had the mechanic who installed the first one, play with it for an hour with no luck), but I do check the new one weekly to make sure it will flip between free spool and engaged.
