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Winch Power
What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85
CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. Thanks! |
Re: Winch Power
I have stalled my Warn 9000i and bent the hook. Mud is like glue.
A 6000 would be fine for rocks or even pull you up a cliff, but in mud I have seen 3 vehicles linked in series (have photos) lined up to get one Cherokee out. Serious glue.... Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's griffin wrote: > > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! |
Re: Winch Power
I have stalled my Warn 9000i and bent the hook. Mud is like glue.
A 6000 would be fine for rocks or even pull you up a cliff, but in mud I have seen 3 vehicles linked in series (have photos) lined up to get one Cherokee out. Serious glue.... Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's griffin wrote: > > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! |
Re: Winch Power
I have stalled my Warn 9000i and bent the hook. Mud is like glue.
A 6000 would be fine for rocks or even pull you up a cliff, but in mud I have seen 3 vehicles linked in series (have photos) lined up to get one Cherokee out. Serious glue.... Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's griffin wrote: > > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! |
Re: Winch Power
9000 or 9500lb I'd say.
Dave Milne, Scotland '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
9000 or 9500lb I'd say.
Dave Milne, Scotland '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
9000 or 9500lb I'd say.
Dave Milne, Scotland '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
I think the general "rule of thumb" is 2 times the vehicle weight. Stock
CJ-7 is 3000 lbs. then add gear and passengers (hard top, over sized tires, etc.). My modified CJ-7 weighs about 3400 lbs. -- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp Stock 3.08 Gears 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
I think the general "rule of thumb" is 2 times the vehicle weight. Stock
CJ-7 is 3000 lbs. then add gear and passengers (hard top, over sized tires, etc.). My modified CJ-7 weighs about 3400 lbs. -- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp Stock 3.08 Gears 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
I think the general "rule of thumb" is 2 times the vehicle weight. Stock
CJ-7 is 3000 lbs. then add gear and passengers (hard top, over sized tires, etc.). My modified CJ-7 weighs about 3400 lbs. -- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp Stock 3.08 Gears 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
I have no doubt I could bury a spare tire, and have it stop
fourteen thousand pound Ramsey and Power Take Off. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Mike Romain wrote: > > I have stalled my Warn 9000i and bent the hook. Mud is like glue. > > A 6000 would be fine for rocks or even pull you up a cliff, but in mud I > have seen 3 vehicles linked in series (have photos) lined up to get one > Cherokee out. > > Serious glue.... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: Winch Power
I have no doubt I could bury a spare tire, and have it stop
fourteen thousand pound Ramsey and Power Take Off. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Mike Romain wrote: > > I have stalled my Warn 9000i and bent the hook. Mud is like glue. > > A 6000 would be fine for rocks or even pull you up a cliff, but in mud I > have seen 3 vehicles linked in series (have photos) lined up to get one > Cherokee out. > > Serious glue.... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: Winch Power
I have no doubt I could bury a spare tire, and have it stop
fourteen thousand pound Ramsey and Power Take Off. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Mike Romain wrote: > > I have stalled my Warn 9000i and bent the hook. Mud is like glue. > > A 6000 would be fine for rocks or even pull you up a cliff, but in mud I > have seen 3 vehicles linked in series (have photos) lined up to get one > Cherokee out. > > Serious glue.... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: Winch Power
It was easier to use 12 wheels.....
Mike "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > > I have no doubt I could bury a spare tire, and have it stop > fourteen thousand pound Ramsey and Power Take Off. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > I have stalled my Warn 9000i and bent the hook. Mud is like glue. > > > > A 6000 would be fine for rocks or even pull you up a cliff, but in mud I > > have seen 3 vehicles linked in series (have photos) lined up to get one > > Cherokee out. > > > > Serious glue.... > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: Winch Power
It was easier to use 12 wheels.....
Mike "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > > I have no doubt I could bury a spare tire, and have it stop > fourteen thousand pound Ramsey and Power Take Off. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > I have stalled my Warn 9000i and bent the hook. Mud is like glue. > > > > A 6000 would be fine for rocks or even pull you up a cliff, but in mud I > > have seen 3 vehicles linked in series (have photos) lined up to get one > > Cherokee out. > > > > Serious glue.... > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: Winch Power
It was easier to use 12 wheels.....
Mike "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote: > > I have no doubt I could bury a spare tire, and have it stop > fourteen thousand pound Ramsey and Power Take Off. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > I have stalled my Warn 9000i and bent the hook. Mud is like glue. > > > > A 6000 would be fine for rocks or even pull you up a cliff, but in mud I > > have seen 3 vehicles linked in series (have photos) lined up to get one > > Cherokee out. > > > > Serious glue.... > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's |
Re: Winch Power
A winch with an 8,000 lb. capacity has long been considered the minimum
capacity recommended and accepted by experienced offroaders for a typical Jeep. :) Jerry -- Jerry Bransford PP-ASEL N6TAY See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
A winch with an 8,000 lb. capacity has long been considered the minimum
capacity recommended and accepted by experienced offroaders for a typical Jeep. :) Jerry -- Jerry Bransford PP-ASEL N6TAY See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
A winch with an 8,000 lb. capacity has long been considered the minimum
capacity recommended and accepted by experienced offroaders for a typical Jeep. :) Jerry -- Jerry Bransford PP-ASEL N6TAY See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
You need a minimum of 8000 pound capacity, and 9000 is much better.
You should think of the the weight equivelence of being stuck in mud. Basically your CJ weighs in at about 3500 pounds, and the stuck-value is another 3500 pounds, so you need at least 7000 pounds capacity. And, you are not always going to be saving yourself, you might tie another Jeep to yours, then recover a Bronco ... "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
You need a minimum of 8000 pound capacity, and 9000 is much better.
You should think of the the weight equivelence of being stuck in mud. Basically your CJ weighs in at about 3500 pounds, and the stuck-value is another 3500 pounds, so you need at least 7000 pounds capacity. And, you are not always going to be saving yourself, you might tie another Jeep to yours, then recover a Bronco ... "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
You need a minimum of 8000 pound capacity, and 9000 is much better.
You should think of the the weight equivelence of being stuck in mud. Basically your CJ weighs in at about 3500 pounds, and the stuck-value is another 3500 pounds, so you need at least 7000 pounds capacity. And, you are not always going to be saving yourself, you might tie another Jeep to yours, then recover a Bronco ... "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
Interesting you mention recovering a Bronco, at Coal Creek in TN last spring
we goaded a guy in a Bronco to try to get through a mudhole, since he had the tallest tires in our group, but he got stuck. We couldn't winch from the rear because it was a straight drop into the mud, so we had to winch from the front, through about 20 yards or so. For some reason I was the only one who volunteered for winching duty so we doubled back with a snatch block and secured my Jeep with another one strapped behind it. It pulled out OK, but the strain burned off the battery lead on my alternator. I had to clamp the end of the wire back onto the altenator post with a set of locking pliers. Warn HS9500i. http://wolverine4wd.org/heyyallwatchthis.jpg "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:10km9gunkrrdk6e@corp.supernews.com... > You need a minimum of 8000 pound capacity, and 9000 is much better. > > You should think of the the weight equivelence of being stuck in mud. > Basically your CJ weighs in at about 3500 pounds, and the stuck-value is > another 3500 pounds, so you need at least 7000 pounds capacity. And, you are > not always going to be saving yourself, you might tie another Jeep to yours, > then recover a Bronco ... > > > "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message > news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > |
Re: Winch Power
Interesting you mention recovering a Bronco, at Coal Creek in TN last spring
we goaded a guy in a Bronco to try to get through a mudhole, since he had the tallest tires in our group, but he got stuck. We couldn't winch from the rear because it was a straight drop into the mud, so we had to winch from the front, through about 20 yards or so. For some reason I was the only one who volunteered for winching duty so we doubled back with a snatch block and secured my Jeep with another one strapped behind it. It pulled out OK, but the strain burned off the battery lead on my alternator. I had to clamp the end of the wire back onto the altenator post with a set of locking pliers. Warn HS9500i. http://wolverine4wd.org/heyyallwatchthis.jpg "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:10km9gunkrrdk6e@corp.supernews.com... > You need a minimum of 8000 pound capacity, and 9000 is much better. > > You should think of the the weight equivelence of being stuck in mud. > Basically your CJ weighs in at about 3500 pounds, and the stuck-value is > another 3500 pounds, so you need at least 7000 pounds capacity. And, you are > not always going to be saving yourself, you might tie another Jeep to yours, > then recover a Bronco ... > > > "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message > news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > |
Re: Winch Power
Interesting you mention recovering a Bronco, at Coal Creek in TN last spring
we goaded a guy in a Bronco to try to get through a mudhole, since he had the tallest tires in our group, but he got stuck. We couldn't winch from the rear because it was a straight drop into the mud, so we had to winch from the front, through about 20 yards or so. For some reason I was the only one who volunteered for winching duty so we doubled back with a snatch block and secured my Jeep with another one strapped behind it. It pulled out OK, but the strain burned off the battery lead on my alternator. I had to clamp the end of the wire back onto the altenator post with a set of locking pliers. Warn HS9500i. http://wolverine4wd.org/heyyallwatchthis.jpg "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:10km9gunkrrdk6e@corp.supernews.com... > You need a minimum of 8000 pound capacity, and 9000 is much better. > > You should think of the the weight equivelence of being stuck in mud. > Basically your CJ weighs in at about 3500 pounds, and the stuck-value is > another 3500 pounds, so you need at least 7000 pounds capacity. And, you are > not always going to be saving yourself, you might tie another Jeep to yours, > then recover a Bronco ... > > > "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message > news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > |
Re: Winch Power
Broncos are posers like the TJs they have bouncy coil springs, that
come stock with double shocks to no avail: http://www.----------.com/dualshocks.jpg I know because I own one, but it's a nice highway car and great Jeep toter: http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > Interesting you mention recovering a Bronco, at Coal Creek in TN last spring > we goaded a guy in a Bronco to try to get through a mudhole, since he had > the tallest tires in our group, but he got stuck. We couldn't winch from the > rear because it was a straight drop into the mud, so we had to winch from > the front, through about 20 yards or so. For some reason I was the only one > who volunteered for winching duty so we doubled back with a snatch block and > secured my Jeep with another one strapped behind it. It pulled out OK, but > the strain burned off the battery lead on my alternator. I had to clamp the > end of the wire back onto the altenator post with a set of locking pliers. > Warn HS9500i. > > http://wolverine4wd.org/heyyallwatchthis.jpg |
Re: Winch Power
Broncos are posers like the TJs they have bouncy coil springs, that
come stock with double shocks to no avail: http://www.----------.com/dualshocks.jpg I know because I own one, but it's a nice highway car and great Jeep toter: http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > Interesting you mention recovering a Bronco, at Coal Creek in TN last spring > we goaded a guy in a Bronco to try to get through a mudhole, since he had > the tallest tires in our group, but he got stuck. We couldn't winch from the > rear because it was a straight drop into the mud, so we had to winch from > the front, through about 20 yards or so. For some reason I was the only one > who volunteered for winching duty so we doubled back with a snatch block and > secured my Jeep with another one strapped behind it. It pulled out OK, but > the strain burned off the battery lead on my alternator. I had to clamp the > end of the wire back onto the altenator post with a set of locking pliers. > Warn HS9500i. > > http://wolverine4wd.org/heyyallwatchthis.jpg |
Re: Winch Power
Broncos are posers like the TJs they have bouncy coil springs, that
come stock with double shocks to no avail: http://www.----------.com/dualshocks.jpg I know because I own one, but it's a nice highway car and great Jeep toter: http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > Interesting you mention recovering a Bronco, at Coal Creek in TN last spring > we goaded a guy in a Bronco to try to get through a mudhole, since he had > the tallest tires in our group, but he got stuck. We couldn't winch from the > rear because it was a straight drop into the mud, so we had to winch from > the front, through about 20 yards or so. For some reason I was the only one > who volunteered for winching duty so we doubled back with a snatch block and > secured my Jeep with another one strapped behind it. It pulled out OK, but > the strain burned off the battery lead on my alternator. I had to clamp the > end of the wire back onto the altenator post with a set of locking pliers. > Warn HS9500i. > > http://wolverine4wd.org/heyyallwatchthis.jpg |
Re: Winch Power
Still got pulled out by a TJ. If I can dig up the pictures of the extraction
I'll post the URL. BTW the 2005 Ford Superduty 4x4's are getting coils and radius arms in on the front axle. Sweet. "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:414B56F4.D66368@cox.net... > Broncos are posers like the TJs they have bouncy coil springs, that > come stock with double shocks to no avail: > http://www.----------.com/dualshocks.jpg I know because I own one, but > it's a nice highway car and great Jeep toter: > http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg > > Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > > > Interesting you mention recovering a Bronco, at Coal Creek in TN last spring > > we goaded a guy in a Bronco to try to get through a mudhole, since he had > > the tallest tires in our group, but he got stuck. We couldn't winch from the > > rear because it was a straight drop into the mud, so we had to winch from > > the front, through about 20 yards or so. For some reason I was the only one > > who volunteered for winching duty so we doubled back with a snatch block and > > secured my Jeep with another one strapped behind it. It pulled out OK, but > > the strain burned off the battery lead on my alternator. I had to clamp the > > end of the wire back onto the altenator post with a set of locking pliers. > > Warn HS9500i. > > > > http://wolverine4wd.org/heyyallwatchthis.jpg |
Re: Winch Power
Still got pulled out by a TJ. If I can dig up the pictures of the extraction
I'll post the URL. BTW the 2005 Ford Superduty 4x4's are getting coils and radius arms in on the front axle. Sweet. "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:414B56F4.D66368@cox.net... > Broncos are posers like the TJs they have bouncy coil springs, that > come stock with double shocks to no avail: > http://www.----------.com/dualshocks.jpg I know because I own one, but > it's a nice highway car and great Jeep toter: > http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg > > Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > > > Interesting you mention recovering a Bronco, at Coal Creek in TN last spring > > we goaded a guy in a Bronco to try to get through a mudhole, since he had > > the tallest tires in our group, but he got stuck. We couldn't winch from the > > rear because it was a straight drop into the mud, so we had to winch from > > the front, through about 20 yards or so. For some reason I was the only one > > who volunteered for winching duty so we doubled back with a snatch block and > > secured my Jeep with another one strapped behind it. It pulled out OK, but > > the strain burned off the battery lead on my alternator. I had to clamp the > > end of the wire back onto the altenator post with a set of locking pliers. > > Warn HS9500i. > > > > http://wolverine4wd.org/heyyallwatchthis.jpg |
Re: Winch Power
Still got pulled out by a TJ. If I can dig up the pictures of the extraction
I'll post the URL. BTW the 2005 Ford Superduty 4x4's are getting coils and radius arms in on the front axle. Sweet. "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:414B56F4.D66368@cox.net... > Broncos are posers like the TJs they have bouncy coil springs, that > come stock with double shocks to no avail: > http://www.----------.com/dualshocks.jpg I know because I own one, but > it's a nice highway car and great Jeep toter: > http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg > > Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > > > Interesting you mention recovering a Bronco, at Coal Creek in TN last spring > > we goaded a guy in a Bronco to try to get through a mudhole, since he had > > the tallest tires in our group, but he got stuck. We couldn't winch from the > > rear because it was a straight drop into the mud, so we had to winch from > > the front, through about 20 yards or so. For some reason I was the only one > > who volunteered for winching duty so we doubled back with a snatch block and > > secured my Jeep with another one strapped behind it. It pulled out OK, but > > the strain burned off the battery lead on my alternator. I had to clamp the > > end of the wire back onto the altenator post with a set of locking pliers. > > Warn HS9500i. > > > > http://wolverine4wd.org/heyyallwatchthis.jpg |
Re: Winch Power
And the new Ford probably bounces like this coil spring Bronco:
http://www.----------.com/bouncingFord.jpg Fortunately for you your Real Ford uses Leafs, front and rear like the commercial trucks. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > Still got pulled out by a TJ. If I can dig up the pictures of the extraction > I'll post the URL. > > BTW the 2005 Ford Superduty 4x4's are getting coils and radius arms in on > the front axle. Sweet. |
Re: Winch Power
And the new Ford probably bounces like this coil spring Bronco:
http://www.----------.com/bouncingFord.jpg Fortunately for you your Real Ford uses Leafs, front and rear like the commercial trucks. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > Still got pulled out by a TJ. If I can dig up the pictures of the extraction > I'll post the URL. > > BTW the 2005 Ford Superduty 4x4's are getting coils and radius arms in on > the front axle. Sweet. |
Re: Winch Power
And the new Ford probably bounces like this coil spring Bronco:
http://www.----------.com/bouncingFord.jpg Fortunately for you your Real Ford uses Leafs, front and rear like the commercial trucks. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > Still got pulled out by a TJ. If I can dig up the pictures of the extraction > I'll post the URL. > > BTW the 2005 Ford Superduty 4x4's are getting coils and radius arms in on > the front axle. Sweet. |
Re: Winch Power
8K is sufficient.
bw "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
8K is sufficient.
bw "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
8K is sufficient.
bw "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
There's several things that are not worht skimping on and a winch is one of
them! I'd go with a minimum of 9000 and I'd go with one of the better lines of mfrs. like Warn NT "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
There's several things that are not worht skimping on and a winch is one of
them! I'd go with a minimum of 9000 and I'd go with one of the better lines of mfrs. like Warn NT "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
Re: Winch Power
There's several things that are not worht skimping on and a winch is one of
them! I'd go with a minimum of 9000 and I'd go with one of the better lines of mfrs. like Warn NT "griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:jum2d.428920$M95.403541@pd7tw1no... > What's the recommended minimum for a winch ...going on a fairly stock '85 > CJ7? I'm kinda skeptical about a 6000lb Warn ... > > I only go mudding/trailing ...no rockcrawling. > > Thanks! > > |
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