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Old 05-17-2021, 06:21 AM   #1
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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.

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Old 05-17-2021, 08:32 AM   #2
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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.
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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
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Old 05-17-2021, 05:26 PM   #4
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We installed a 14,000 lbs super winch in our aluminess bumper
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Old 05-30-2021, 01:57 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 05-31-2021, 05:19 PM   #6
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Superwinch Talon 12.5 SR is a great fit with plenty of power.
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Old 07-03-2021, 05:59 PM   #7
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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.

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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.
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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.
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