|
05-17-2021, 06:21 AM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 27
|
Winch
Howdy I have an Aluminess bumper on my 06 econoline is the only choice the warren winch or are there other options? This has been on my bucket list for a couple of years now.
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 08:32 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 3,259
|
you will want a 12,000 lb or more rated winch. Nearly all have standard bolt patterns for attaching it to the bumper. Warn is only one option. We went with TuffStuff Extreme but they seem to be out of stock. Check the reviews on some of the 4x4 magazine sites and you will get an idea of the differences in makes. Make sure to check height of the unit vs height in the bumper cavity so you can still use the bumper cover plate.
A fair lead plate, synthetic rope, wireless/wired remote are all very nice to have. End can be a hook or other style component which allows for connection of a hook, strap, pulley, etc. Factor 55 provides such an end.
__________________
Ray
Beastie 3: 2002 7.3 EB Cargo: Agile TTB, CCV High Top, Custom Walk Through, Lots of stuff added. www.BlingMyRig.com
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 01:15 PM
|
#3
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 27
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1der
you will want a 12,000 lb or more rated winch. Nearly all have standard bolt patterns for attaching it to the bumper. Warn is only one option. We went with TuffStuff Extreme but they seem to be out of stock. Check the reviews on some of the 4x4 magazine sites and you will get an idea of the differences in makes. Make sure to check height of the unit vs height in the bumper cavity so you can still use the bumper cover plate.
A fair lead plate, synthetic rope, wireless/wired remote are all very nice to have. End can be a hook or other style component which allows for connection of a hook, strap, pulley, etc. Factor 55 provides such an end.
|
Thanks for the info. Wry helpful! I was looking at a Smitty built yesterday on a friend’s Rubicon
|
|
|
05-17-2021, 05:26 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Montana
Posts: 313
|
We installed a 14,000 lbs super winch in our aluminess bumper
|
|
|
05-30-2021, 01:57 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Riverside Ca.
Posts: 735
|
I have a Warn 9000. Warn under rates their winches. Yes I could have gone bigger but when you win it in a Jeep off road raffle event you don't biaatch. I have two Warns on my crawler 6000 front 8000 rear, another Warn old school upright on my !970 Scout. I chose Warn on my first one and never looked elsewhere. Some rate a high retrieval capability, but as I said Warn supersedes their ratings.
|
|
|
05-31-2021, 05:19 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 386
|
Superwinch Talon 12.5 SR is a great fit with plenty of power.
|
|
|
07-03-2021, 05:59 PM
|
#7
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 10
|
Warn
If you can swing it, I would suggest going with a Warn. As someone who has been building and offroading Jeeps for almost 40yrs. Warn is the only winch I will use anymore. I have seen way to many of the others fail. If you travel with others, not such a big issue, but if you travel solo, Warn is all I would trust. I have a Warn M12000 on the front of my van and a Warn XD9000 on the Jeep TJ.
As for synthetic line, it is lighter and safer, but steel is more durable. If you go with synthetic, just make sure to keep a cover over the winch when not in use, the sunlight degrades synthetic line quickly.
As for power, I would suggest a M12000 for a van, but if you go lighter make sure you keep a snatch block handy to double your power if needed.
HTH.
|
|
|
07-03-2021, 06:19 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 400
|
Make sure you check the mounting bolt pattern before you lay down cash. There are some out there that have a larger than standard bolt pattern.
|
|
|
07-03-2021, 07:25 PM
|
#9
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 27
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rhs98jeep
If you can swing it, I would suggest going with a Warn. As someone who has been building and offroading Jeeps for almost 40yrs. Warn is the only winch I will use anymore. I have seen way to many of the others fail. If you travel with others, not such a big issue, but if you travel solo, Warn is all I would trust. I have a Warn M12000 on the front of my van and a Warn XD9000 on the Jeep TJ.
As for synthetic line, it is lighter and safer, but steel is more durable. If you go with synthetic, just make sure to keep a cover over the winch when not in use, the sunlight degrades synthetic line quickly.
As for power, I would suggest a M12000 for a van, but if you go lighter make sure you keep a snatch block handy to double your power if needed.
HTH.
|
Thank you for the suggestion and info! They are pricey but worth it I’m sure…especially being solo and off the beaten paths.
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|