winch questions

[MikeB]

brake bleeding problem

i have a 87 yj with a 4.2, lately ive been looking into buying a winch, i just want some opinions on what would be best way to go, most of my off-roading is done in the mud so i would need something strong enough to pull my jeep out without haveing to worry about killing it.

 

[mud4feet]

http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=326219&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=325924&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=326811&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=324475&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=324322&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=322992&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=322120&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=321837&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=321909&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=321762&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=321451&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=321323&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=321284&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=320367&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=320282&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=319953&highlight=winch
http://www.jeepz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=319933&highlight=winch

For your reading pleasure. Needless to say, this topic has been discussed much here......the links listed are the result of a "search" for "winch".....and I quit on page 4!!! Basically, you gotta consider what you want to spend, how much winching your actually going to do, and what other vehicles you may be pulling (weight!!!).

 

[lah2420]

A 6000 would probably work, but I would go to at least an 8000lb. I am running a 9000lb because that's what I took off of my full sized truck when I sold it. Something serial wound is easier on the batteries, but a little slower. Low profile doesn't block your air flow for cooling as much. Dual batteries would be nice too. Mine's a Warn and works fine. I have nothing against any of the others though. Price would mean a lot if I was looking again.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

There's a lot of bargain 8k winches out there for $300 to $400, almost all are made in China. They work for many, are slow, and the reliability is iffy. Good for infrequent use. For regular use stick with a Warn or Ramsey, or maybe even a Tmax. Keep in mind that you get what you pay for. I run a Warn 8274, made in '76 and still pulling strong.