I have some sounds too. I question if it's not aftermarket pads that cause it. The replacements could be grabing harder than stock. I have researched this since it has come up with mine and the only other is torque related to the mounting itself. I believe the aftermarket is more understandable.

It's great for searching for info. If you only want the most recent posts look at the dates or the top posts, I refer to many of these that are up to a year old.

Sorry guys...Yard care and a piano recital. 

Have to see how much mulch I can move Friday night and a party saturday night. Possibly game for early riding saturday, let me know!

I have had both the venom 3000 and now a venom 4500 lb. winch. Retrieved alot with the 3000 but lacked holding a large plow up with 50 feet of cable using the first three feet. I went to the larger one and never had a problem and their customer service is excellent. I would recommend them for the price, two for the price of one if needed. I did use a different monetary switch in my dash and also have the remote.  Venom.com

Plow is off for the season. I use my winch to raise and lower and the turning of the blade is controlled by a manual bar you have to adjust. Due to size of the blade American and other manufactures do not put electric actuators to turn the blade. Only on ATV's. The mount itself is attached to the front bumper with a large mounting plate with two 5/8" bolts or pins for quick removal of the blade. Watch RM for a Joyner kit.

Gee...it looks like I planned good.   Another windy trip avoided. I hope it wasn't as bad as it was up north anyway.