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Initially Posted - 07/09/2014 :  03:41:18  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
After a great weekend on the water over Independence day weekend, I was snugging JD up to the Bow Rollers when a loud bang stopped everything.


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<b>Broken Trailer Winch Drum Bolt</b>
While snugging JD up to the bow rollers this past weekend the Trailer Winch Drum Bolt Sheered. Bang!</center>

I'll be changing out all of the bolts on the Trailer Winch system this weekend! Stitch in time!

Paul
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OJ
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Response Posted - 07/09/2014 :  17:17:24  Show Profile
Doesn't look rusty enough to fail . . . wrong grade?
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Response Posted - 07/09/2014 :  18:20:38  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
OEM.

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Response Posted - 07/10/2014 :  09:17:46  Show Profile
Tight seams with the cork too!
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You lost me on that one OJ.

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Response Posted - 07/10/2014 :  16:43:12  Show Profile
is that your counter? looks like granite or cork: seams are well done
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Response Posted - 07/10/2014 :  19:09:02  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Oh! Travatine Table top!

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Response Posted - 07/13/2014 :  15:50:06  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Ok, analysis of failed winch complete.

I was able to replace one of the two bolts in the winch mechanism but the other, the one that failed, is badly corroded within it's bearing and requires drum replacement.

I could not find a replacement drum, but a completely new winch, original replacement, found on the web for less than $100 including shipping. So it's on it's way.

I intend to lube the drum bolt of the new one at least annually. The specs state that the winch has lifetime lubricated seals, but as the warranty is only 3 years, I guess that means they are lubed for 3 years.

Anyone with a winch on their trailer might want to take a looksee and decide if it needs a stitch in time (lube) to prevent future failure.

Paul
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Response Posted - 07/13/2014 :  17:28:45  Show Profile
Brand?
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Response Posted - 07/14/2014 :  03:45:24  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Order Details
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Item : 2500 Lb. Capacity Winch [Dutton-Lainson]
SKU : 100-DL2500A [DL2500A]
Quantity : 1
Item Price : $77.87
Item Total : $77.87

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Sub-Total : $77.87
Shipping Method : UPS Ground
Shipping Amount : $13.72
Estimated Tax : $5.84

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Total : $97.43
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The two brands that I found all over the web were DL (Dutton-Lainson) and Fulton.
The OEM was Dutton Lainson. Figured stick to the OEM, at least the holes in the trailer to mount the winch 'should' match.

Prices varied from $77 to $150, Ordered from diytrailerparts.com as they were $20 less than even Amazon.

Paul
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Response Posted - 07/14/2014 :  08:35:31  Show Profile
Good info - thanks for sharing Paul
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Response Posted - 07/14/2014 :  11:00:01  Show Profile
DL is good quality. Grainger sells them, too.
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Response Posted - 07/15/2014 :  19:08:50  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
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Ordered Saturday
Arrived Tuesday. The Wench has a new Winch </center>

Paul
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