I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler, and I intend on doing much off-roading, and other winch involving activities such as boating. My friends say the capacity should be at least 6000 rolling pounds and 2000 straight pulling pounds. I think more. Any suggestions? Anyone have a winch they are selling???
2006-12-12 06:55:14 · 4 answers · asked by Semper Paratus 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
I need to spend as little as possible.
2006-12-12 07:07:50 · update #1
Like said before, the general rule is 1.5 times your rig's gross weight. A 9500 pounder would be the absolute max you'll need. An 8000 pound winch will do just fine. While it's true that getting unstuck can call for more than a single line pull from an 8000, all you need is a snatch block, and you'll double your pull capacity. A 10K winch may sound great, but the weight is going to become a factor hanging off of the front of such a lightweight 4x4 as yours. You don't want to hang any more weight off the front bumper than necessary. A 10K also has less line to work with than an 8 or 9.5K.
Don't wimp out on brands. You will regret it if you buy some el-cheapo no-name Chinese winch that cooks itself the first time you put a real load to it! Get a good one such as a Warn, Ramsey, or Mile Marker.
2006-12-12 11:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by TrailDog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The stronger the better but as a min. I would say 10,000 lbs. You've got to figure in mud witch well swallow your trucks tires >Your truck now weight 3 to 4 times what it did a 6000 lbs winch won't cut it. Yes it s a big price jump but in the middle of no where who going to listen to you ***** at you self for saving a couple of bucks. Good luck a happy off roading . Maybe see you on the trails some day. Look for a purple Toy on 44s with a tuned port 350 and lots of other goodies .
2006-12-12 15:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by Rudedude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a rule of thumb look for a winch that is capable of pulling 1.5 times the weight of your jeep. that will help to take into account being mired in etc. i think an 8k pound winch should be quite sufficient for your needs
2006-12-12 14:58:58 · answer #3 · answered by yankeegray_99 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you spend the extra money on the best one they got you can't go wrong. Plus the good ones look cooler.
2006-12-12 15:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋