Winching
FlyFisher
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Big Sky Country
After researching and reading many reviews I picked up an Engo EPF10000s (~$400). I mounted it to a warn multi-mount cradle which came with a front wiring harness. I purchased a Warn 20ft wiring harness (24ft would have been a little easier) that I ran to the rear bumper. I wired both to one solenoid controlled by one switch in the cab so I can use the winch on the front or back.
If you don't have a need for a permanently installed winch, I recommend the versatility of a multi-mount type system. Saves weight on the front end, and reduces wear and tear on the winch over time.
If you don't have a need for a permanently installed winch, I recommend the versatility of a multi-mount type system. Saves weight on the front end, and reduces wear and tear on the winch over time.
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Tijeras, NM
Winche$ ... It's hard to fiind a 9K Warn winch and synthetic rope for less than a grand and you still need to get a mount, and some people will need to have the work done for them..
Of course you could recover snow bound vehicles for a fee to pay for it ...
Of course you could recover snow bound vehicles for a fee to pay for it ...
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From: Manassas Va
Or just buy a bubba rope and save a whole bunch!
HHHMMM
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Rule of thumb is go for a winch that's 1 1/2 times the weight of truck meaning that if it weighs 6000lbs look for a winch rated for 9000lbs. The theory is that you have to pull the weight of the truck AND overcome whatever you're stuck in. Angles and steepness of terrain play into this also.
You can get around this kinda of using a lower rates winch using a 2/1 with ****** block but you lose cable length.
I would stay away from harbor freight stuff and unless doing serious off-road stay away from Warn. Go with the middle ground.
You can get around this kinda of using a lower rates winch using a 2/1 with ****** block but you lose cable length.
I would stay away from harbor freight stuff and unless doing serious off-road stay away from Warn. Go with the middle ground.
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Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Canada
I haven't had too many friends use any of their winches for real work. Usually the tow strap did the job. I carry mine with me at all times but think a winch would be a good option. Still not any cleaer.
LSU
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
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I wouldn't worry to much about wasting the money on a warn, I had a 9.5 ti, spent a boat load on it thinking I was getting the best. Well I get stuck and try to use it and nothing, took it to the shop they said the humidity got inside it and locked it up, Warn refused to repair it at first, a couple months of back and forth they finally agree but made it very clear they would not do that again. Stick with a smittybuilt, Ive had nothing but good experiences with them.