Profile 2000 winch bolt removal

[odell9681]

I have a profile 2000 winch on my shorelander trailer I can't get the center bolt out to pull the gear and replace the strap am I missing something or isn't the bolt supposed to just slide out after removing the nut cause it won't budge

 

[Mad Dog 2]

I have a profile 2000 winch on my shorelander trailer I can't get the center bolt out to pull the gear and replace the strap am I missing something or isn't the bolt supposed to just slide out after removing the nut cause it won't budge

It should be a smaller diameter bolt than the center bolt. Slightly off center. If the winch is similar to other traditional winches. A picture of your winch would make it easier to help.

 

[Scott Danforth]

bolt is most likely rusted in place due to the wet strap. try turning the bolt. you may have to cut it off like I did on my old shoreland'r trailer with the profile 2000