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Winch Questions

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by singlefin, Jan 21, 2010.

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Which Winch

Poll closed Feb 4, 2010.
  1. Superwinch Rock95

    1 vote(s)
    2.6%
  2. Superwinch EPi9.0s

    7 vote(s)
    18.4%
  3. Warn with syn line

    30 vote(s)
    78.9%
  1. Jan 29, 2010 at 10:34 PM
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    Mondwa

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    I have never used a winch and am looking at getting one for light use. Have any one ever bought a Desert Rat Bulldog 8000? I like warn because of the name they have built but I would only use my winch a couple of times a yr. What do you guys think would be good to get for some what cheap. I know you get what you pay for and I dont want to have it break down when i need it
     
  2. Jan 30, 2010 at 10:12 AM
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    Another private label of the units that the Chinese company that builds most of these things (see prior post). IMO I would go with SmittyBilt or Superwinch due to the customer support (if you are going to buy one of the winches manufactured by this Chinese company). JMO but I have had great response from their support and warranty people.
     
  3. Jan 30, 2010 at 10:17 AM
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    So which one should i get? I hunt and camp and do light wheeling but it snows a good amount where i hunt. I want it to last a fair amount of time with mait.
    Thnks
     
  4. Jan 30, 2010 at 10:36 AM
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    Well I wouldn't get one too small - An 8k should be adequate for a truck like ours but 9-10 can't hurt. I got a good show deal (4wheepparts) on an XRC 8 with synth line but others should do the job.

    The only word of caution is to read up on proper handling and use. As much as they are used casually these things can be one of the most dangerous parts to wheeling if used wrong. - GJbonner has a great write up on this board that should be a must read for anyone using a winch and as he would say... JMO! :)
     
  5. Jan 30, 2010 at 10:39 AM
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    kool thanks for all the help i will read it before i get one.
     
  6. Jan 30, 2010 at 1:25 PM
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  7. Jan 30, 2010 at 2:58 PM
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    same winch i'm running with the exception that i have syenthetic rope..
     
  9. Jan 30, 2010 at 4:18 PM
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    Hey - I owe you a measurement! ...How could I not have done my install yet!?! :eek:
     
  10. Jan 30, 2010 at 4:18 PM
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    yea no kidding!!!! haha :D
     
  11. Jan 30, 2010 at 4:34 PM
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    How do you like it? It says its synthetic, is that not rope?
     
  12. Jan 30, 2010 at 4:37 PM
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    gotcha.. didn't check the link... mine originally came with steel cable and i replaced it.. but anyways.. i love the winch. its inexpensive and does a great job. is a touch slower than say a warn but is that really an issue when doing a recovery??? not to me. i've worked the heck out of mine thus far with no issues.
     
  13. Jan 30, 2010 at 5:26 PM
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    Ok sweet, sound like a good deal to you?
     
  14. Jan 31, 2010 at 9:47 AM
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    yea thats not a bad price since it already has the rope on it....
     
  15. Jan 31, 2010 at 9:52 AM
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    Ok, so will the winch need its own battery? Or will I need to upgrade my current battery to a better one?
     
  16. Jan 31, 2010 at 9:58 AM
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  17. Jan 31, 2010 at 10:22 AM
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  18. Jan 31, 2010 at 10:23 AM
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  19. Jan 31, 2010 at 10:25 AM
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    Yes you can change out the fairlead. Mine came with the roller and when I picked up my synthetic I also picked up a Hawse fairlead.

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