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Title: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: JDMCRX on June 11, 2004, 03:44:53 AM

Hey guys planning my stuff now im going to order the calmini front bumper i think just wondering which winch would be a good size. I do not want to get a winch thats too small to pull me out lol.

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: TomKat on June 11, 2004, 05:07:03 AM

I've always heard at least 6000#, preferably an 8000#. When I order mine soon, it'll be an 8000# Warn or Ramsey, whichever I get the best deal on.

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: trackermad on June 11, 2004, 05:09:47 AM

Well mine is an 8000lb Ramsey.  It may be a little overkill but it makes me feel good to pull out fullsize rigs   ;)  I think the general rule of thumb is a pull strenth of 1.5 times the gvw of your vehicle.

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: Natebert on June 11, 2004, 05:43:21 AM

Don't forget the high output alternator and the dual batteries to supply the cheaper electric winch.  Or go with a hydrolic winch and reap the rewards.

~Nate

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: tracker8wr on June 11, 2004, 10:03:06 AM

get a mil-marker electric winch by far the cheepest winch on the market right now and with there reputation it has to be good. i had a 4500 lds winch an my tracker and never had a problem ur tracker only ways at most 2800 lds. that is after lift and tires. if u wheel with bigger rigs u may want to consider a bigger winch for thier benifit. save money and spend on some x-line and scrap the cable. x-line does not stretch like cable so if it breaks it just falls to the ground. and will reduce ur wieght by 40 lbs.

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: tracker8wr on June 11, 2004, 10:04:57 AM

i ment save money on the winch bcause x-line is expensive but if it saves ur life u can't put a price on that.

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: xamtex on June 11, 2004, 10:51:22 AM

i got a GEW9000 winch on my zook,it works well.the plasma rope is good but expensive.if you get badly stuck in mud then the bigger the winch the better.

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: JDraper on June 13, 2004, 12:26:50 PM

Rule of thumb that I've heard is 2.5x your vehicle weight minimum.  I'm running a Mile Marker 9000 lb electric winch on the front of my Sammy.  4wheelparts.com has weekend sales where they sell that winch, a tow strap, 2 tow hooks, a cheapo watch and a video for $499.00 with no shipping.  Just check in every Saturday or so on their website, or sign up for their web sale alerts.

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on June 13, 2004, 01:44:15 PM

I run a Warn m6000 with synthetic rope. Ive never stopped it pulling myself out of anything. Its fast and it has been very reliable for many a pull for several years.

Mike

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: 1bigtracker on June 13, 2004, 02:51:37 PM

what came on stock Jeep cherokee with the off road? package,  we bought one 2 years ago that was trash for the winch.  its a Warn but not sure what size.  can anyone help out?

stu

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: Zukipilot on June 13, 2004, 11:09:17 PM

If it is the ones with the Mopar lables on it, it a warn 8000#. I will try to find out exactly wich model it was tonight.

Zig

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: Crabzuki on June 14, 2004, 01:00:43 AM

JDMCRX I sent you a PM on where to buy and boy are they cheap. Enjoy- CZ

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: Zuki One on June 14, 2004, 05:59:44 AM

What about me CZ?

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: Mike71 on June 14, 2004, 07:34:24 AM

what is this hydralic winch?? im interested =)

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: TomKat on June 14, 2004, 07:43:37 AM

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JDMCRX I sent you a PM on where to buy and boy are they cheap. Enjoy- CZ

Where, Where!!?? Do tell...

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: lil_Truck on June 14, 2004, 11:12:53 AM

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what is this hydralic winch?? im interested =)

It's a winch that runs off of the power stearing pump.  They tend to be smaller and more powerful for their size.  But they tend to be slow.

Also, I believe their more money.


I say one in use last winter and wasn't impressed too much.  Also it could have been the guy using it.  He seemed like a real a$$.

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: Reddog1 on July 02, 2004, 03:14:47 PM

I am new to this Zuke thing, and I have an 8000 lb Warren I plan to install.

Will the stock battery be adequate?

Will I have to upgrade the alternator?



Wayne

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: trialspro on July 02, 2004, 03:28:04 PM

im not sure about all, but some hydraulic ones can be run under water, cause theres no electricity in them... tahts definetly a huge benefit

Andrew

Title: Re: Winches whats a good size?
Post by: TomKat on July 03, 2004, 02:24:26 PM

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I am new to this Zuke thing, and I have an 8000 lb Warren I plan to install.

Will the stock battery be adequate?

Will I have to upgrade the alternator?



Wayne

I would strongly recommend upgrading both, the stock alternator only puts out about 35 amps