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j_michael2004
Trail Ready
Number of posts: 52
Age: 26
Location: San Antonio
Rig: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
specs.: 4" zone lift, 35" pro comp, upgraded front bumper.....more coming
Registration date: 2011-07-24
 |  Subject: winch Mon 26 Dec 2011, 9:11 am | |
| Hey everyone, I am looking to buy a winch for my jk. But I don't know what size will be good. I am looking at a 6000 or 9000 lbs winch. Or course I want the 6000 cause its cheaper, but don't know if that would be good enough. Just want to know what yall think I should do. Thanks John |
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lonestar rubi
Got No Life
Number of posts: 1091
Age: 41
Location: san antionio
Rig: 2007 JK unlimited Rubicon
specs.: It's over there}
Registration date: 2010-06-21
| | Subject: Re: winch Mon 26 Dec 2011, 9:21 am | |
| 8000 at the VERY MINIMUM!!!!! A 9 or 9.5 would be better!!!!! I MIGHT use a 6000 on the rear just to maybe pull myself back out when I changed my mind. _________________ Life is too short to spend it with idiots!  3in Full Traction Premium Plus, Bilstien 5100 shocks, Bilstien 5100 steering stabilizer, 35x12.50x17 Toyo open country M/T, AEV Wheels, Lightforce 170, Rugged Ridge light bar, BesTop bikini top & duster, Superchip Programmer, Superior 5.13's and axle tube seals, Poison Spyder diff covers, Xenon H.I.D. headlights & driving lights. |
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Beached Bum
Poster child
Number of posts: 309
Age: 38
Location: Selma TX
Rig: 1986 CJ7
specs.: Not Much
Registration date: 2011-02-06
| | Subject: Re: winch Mon 26 Dec 2011, 2:17 pm | |
| ditto, I have a 10,000. Everyone gives me crap about my "over kill" winch, but i've had to tie myself off and use every bit of it. I PM'd you a link to check out, worth looking at. |
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jeff07jku
Pathetic
Number of posts: 2238
Age: 46
Location: TX
Rig: 07 Unlimited
Registration date: 2008-07-21
| | Subject: Re: winch Mon 26 Dec 2011, 3:20 pm | |
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jkx0778
Pathetic
Number of posts: 2458
Age: 34
Location: San Antonio, TX
Rig: 2008 unlimited
specs.: in progress
Registration date: 2008-01-29
| | Subject: Re: winch Tue 27 Dec 2011, 8:56 am | |
| The general rule is 1.5 times the weight of your jeep. A 4 door with lift + wheels/tires + bumpers + loaded with people & gear for the trail should be close to 5500 lbs or so. So 5500 x 1.5 = 8,250 lb winch. Bigger IS better  I'd go with the biggest QUALITY winch your budget will afford. I run a 9k lb Tabor winch. I got it for just under $500 delivered. Not sure what they run now. I got mine when they first came out. They are made by Warn and it has not let me down yet in and I've had a few good long pulls on it.
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HerJK-X
Poster child
Number of posts: 223
Age: 32
Location: Floresville
Rig: 2008 JK Unlimited X
Registration date: 2010-07-27
| | Subject: Re: winch Tue 27 Dec 2011, 9:42 am | |
| Have you checked out the Warn's VR series?
My jeep will be getting the VR12000. |
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Chris
Got No Life
Number of posts: 956
Age: 37
Location: San Antonio
Rig: 1990 XJ Trigger
specs.: 4.5in. Rubicon Express lift. JCR front winch bumper. Warn 9in. dual beam lights. PIAA 520 ATP Extreme White lights on Conn Ferr Roof Rack. Cooper STT 285/75/16 on Moab rims. Ramsey 8000 winch. 4:10 G2 gears. Aussie 30 locker, and Detroit Tru Trac locker Dana 44. Poison Syder diff covers
Registration date: 2010-10-19
| | Subject: Re: winch Tue 27 Dec 2011, 7:14 pm | |
| Ramsey 8000. Ramsey is the king of winches. Check any tow truck, it's sporting a ramsey, enough said. |
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j_michael2004
Trail Ready
Number of posts: 52
Age: 26
Location: San Antonio
Rig: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
specs.: 4" zone lift, 35" pro comp, upgraded front bumper.....more coming
Registration date: 2011-07-24
| | Subject: Re: winch Tue 27 Dec 2011, 8:04 pm | |
| Thanks everyone I have a little more research to do now. I will let yall know what I get when I do decide. |
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Duke
Seasoned Vet
Number of posts: 445
Location: central texas
Rig: JEEP
Registration date: 2008-04-13
| | Subject: Re: winch Wed 28 Dec 2011, 6:55 pm | |
| | Chris wrote: | | Ramsey 8000. Ramsey is the king of winches. Check any tow truck, it's sporting a ramsey, enough said. |
Ramsey is a definitely a quality winch, but there is HUGE difference between their worm gear industrial winch line and their standard recovery winches.
I'll stick with my Warn. Years ago I had an old Warn 8274 that I got in a trade from my grandfather. It was 15-20 years old and needed rebuilding. I called Warn's 1-800 number and asked for a manual (this was before the internet in the early 90's). They sent the manual. I found what I needed and called back. They asked for the winch's serial number and after I gave it to them they said they would send me the part I needed at no cost. I will be a fan for life. Since that time (19-20 years) I have bought 3 winches, all of the Warns. |
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Chris
Got No Life
Number of posts: 956
Age: 37
Location: San Antonio
Rig: 1990 XJ Trigger
specs.: 4.5in. Rubicon Express lift. JCR front winch bumper. Warn 9in. dual beam lights. PIAA 520 ATP Extreme White lights on Conn Ferr Roof Rack. Cooper STT 285/75/16 on Moab rims. Ramsey 8000 winch. 4:10 G2 gears. Aussie 30 locker, and Detroit Tru Trac locker Dana 44. Poison Syder diff covers
Registration date: 2010-10-19
| | Subject: Re: winch Fri 30 Dec 2011, 8:38 pm | |
| Yes the 8274 is legendary! It is in a class of its own I do agree.
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