the heat issue with "rope" and winches is when you use the winch as a brake to lower a vehicle down something. the internal brake heats up and some "rope" cables have been damaged due to it. Warn does not recommend "rope" for my 15k winch, yet, as long as you know what to avoid, no problem.
looks like a very cool mount. does it somehow attach to your frame??
9k winch for a Hummer seems low; especially a Warn as the stall rate is lower than 9k. if you load it up and are stuck on a hill in mud even a double pull might not get you out. always read a general rule of thumb was 1.5 times your loaded vehicle vehicle.
still, if it fits what you're doing, its a nice design. don't forget to get the Warn winch accessory kit with the tree strap, etc. in it if you haven't already. there's also a good video on Bill Burke's 4wd America site called Unstuck!
"Bill Burke demonstrates three major recovery forms (winch, Hi-Lift Jack, and recovery straps) in detail using diverse stuck situations on actual Colorado trails with spectacular mountain scenery as a backdrop. Safety is stressed throughout. This tape is a must for every person who travels where a stuck situation is possible."
bb4wa.com
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