Is the only real difference the new contactor? I have one of those selenoids that is on recall on my 2000 and if I have to replace it, is the only thing I really need to do to upgrade the winch is add the new heavy duty contactor? Does the new contactor take the place of the selenoid? If any of you have done the upgrade kit and can tell me what is really the difference or if you have been in my situation and can give me advice, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

 

I have both a 2000 and 2500 Warn and comparing them I see no difference in the winch it self, just a difference in the solnoid and wiring. When you buy the up grade kit from Polaris all is consists of is the contactor and wiring.

 

Thank you. I wonder if the original 2000 wiring will handle the new 2500 contactor etc. I can't imagin why it wouldn't. The new contactor lists at approximately $117.00 Is there anything aftermarket / industrial that is the same thing but way cheaper?

 

tmbk2:
I am by no means an electrical wizard, however I do understand a little about amperage draw. You will definately need the heavier guage wiring to handle the extra amperage draw that will happen with the 2500 pound system. Perhaps someone else on here who has more understanding of electrical systems can explain why. I just know that you need the heavier wires to keep from burning things up!

 

I have no experience with the 2500 lb. winch but to obtain a 2500 lbs of pull instead of 2000 lbs can be achieved a couple of ways. The first is to change the gear ratio of the motor to the cable spool. The second is to increase the torque of the motor. Thirdly a combination of the two.
In the case of changing gear ratios the motor current draw will change very little if at all. But increasing the motor torque will definitely increase current draw in which case a review of all the electrical components is in order.
As I mentioned I have no idea how Warn achieved the 2500-lb. pull but hopefully I cast a little light on the subject.