Winch kit?
09-20-2017, 04:55 PM
#1
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Winch kit?
Since this is the first 4x4 I've owned where putting a winch bumper and winch on isn't doubling the cost of the rig, I'm doing so. I have a bumper and a 12k-rated winch on order, and I'm looking at winch accessories. It seems like I should have at least a couple of ****** blocks, tree savers, and enough shackles for both; right now, I've got three shackles and a recovery strap in the truck already; I'm looking at
one soft shackle for hooking up to non-sharp-edged metal surfaces where a d-ring isn't ideal
****** block, figuring on picking up two
tree saver, 8'x4", also thinking I should get two
I'm somewhat tempted by this X-Bull kit on Amazon, but the brand name means nothing to me and there are no reviews. On the other hand, the pull ratings all seem reasonable, and having a kit-in-a-bag would be nice. It's only got one ****** block, but I could add another to the kit and still be well under the SmittyBilt package price.
Any thoughts or suggestions? I'm value-conscious: I want to spend just as much as I need to...but not any less. Buying stuff twice because you went cheap the first time isn't nearly as economical as it would seem.
one soft shackle for hooking up to non-sharp-edged metal surfaces where a d-ring isn't ideal
****** block, figuring on picking up two
tree saver, 8'x4", also thinking I should get two
I'm somewhat tempted by this X-Bull kit on Amazon, but the brand name means nothing to me and there are no reviews. On the other hand, the pull ratings all seem reasonable, and having a kit-in-a-bag would be nice. It's only got one ****** block, but I could add another to the kit and still be well under the SmittyBilt package price.
Any thoughts or suggestions? I'm value-conscious: I want to spend just as much as I need to...but not any less. Buying stuff twice because you went cheap the first time isn't nearly as economical as it would seem.
09-20-2017, 09:06 PM
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09-21-2017, 09:21 AM
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HNC Metalcraft (https://www.hncusa.com/ford/ford-f150-duty-front-2015)
Looking at the access ports on the bumper, I'm pretty sure the bumper alone won't be any problem (there's not a whole lot of air inlet area on the OEM bumper, either), but until I get it mounted up with the winch on I'm not going to be 100% convinced—how much airflow the winch blocks could be an issue.
They weren't the only manufacturer to claim EcoBoost compatibility, but they were the only ones to claim EcoBoost compatibility with a winch and come in at a relatively reasonable weight (I'm okay with the bumper and winch together coming in slightly over 200 pounds, but I don't want the bumper alone to do that).
Unfortunately, I doubt I'll know for sure until next summer whether or not there's enough air flow with the winch in place.
Looking at the access ports on the bumper, I'm pretty sure the bumper alone won't be any problem (there's not a whole lot of air inlet area on the OEM bumper, either), but until I get it mounted up with the winch on I'm not going to be 100% convinced—how much airflow the winch blocks could be an issue.
They weren't the only manufacturer to claim EcoBoost compatibility, but they were the only ones to claim EcoBoost compatibility with a winch and come in at a relatively reasonable weight (I'm okay with the bumper and winch together coming in slightly over 200 pounds, but I don't want the bumper alone to do that).
Unfortunately, I doubt I'll know for sure until next summer whether or not there's enough air flow with the winch in place.
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09-21-2017, 09:53 AM
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HNC Metalcraft (https://www.hncusa.com/ford/ford-f150-duty-front-2015)
Looking at the access ports on the bumper, I'm pretty sure the bumper alone won't be any problem (there's not a whole lot of air inlet area on the OEM bumper, either), but until I get it mounted up with the winch on I'm not going to be 100% convinced—how much airflow the winch blocks could be an issue.
They weren't the only manufacturer to claim EcoBoost compatibility, but they were the only ones to claim EcoBoost compatibility with a winch and come in at a relatively reasonable weight (I'm okay with the bumper and winch together coming in slightly over 200 pounds, but I don't want the bumper alone to do that).
Unfortunately, I doubt I'll know for sure until next summer whether or not there's enough air flow with the winch in place.
Looking at the access ports on the bumper, I'm pretty sure the bumper alone won't be any problem (there's not a whole lot of air inlet area on the OEM bumper, either), but until I get it mounted up with the winch on I'm not going to be 100% convinced—how much airflow the winch blocks could be an issue.
They weren't the only manufacturer to claim EcoBoost compatibility, but they were the only ones to claim EcoBoost compatibility with a winch and come in at a relatively reasonable weight (I'm okay with the bumper and winch together coming in slightly over 200 pounds, but I don't want the bumper alone to do that).
Unfortunately, I doubt I'll know for sure until next summer whether or not there's enough air flow with the winch in place.
As far as recovery gear, look at Rhino USA. I have a strap and a shackle receiver from them. They've got great reviews on Amazon and they're not super expensive.
09-21-2017, 10:28 AM
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Recovery gear: Bubba Rope, and only bubba rope. You can get a ****** block just about anywhere.
Check out all the bubba rope stuff, and for proof of concept just youtube videos of recoveries using their stuff.
Check out all the bubba rope stuff, and for proof of concept just youtube videos of recoveries using their stuff.
