KH

I ordered a winch last friday for my 98 TJ. I have been looking at books
and cruising the internet finding out how to use it. One thing I don't
understand though...all the books and internet sites say to stay out of the
way of the wire in case it breaks (common sense) but they also say to make
sure the wire cable winds up on the winch drum straight, meaning it is
wound tightly with no gaps. How do you make sure it's wound neatly if you
can't be near the cable??? I must be missing something. If it matters the
winch I got is the warn XD9000i.

Thanks
--
Keith
98 TJ
86 Mustang GT

JimG

Nice choice for your winch! There is no way that you can (or should) try to
guide the cable while winching the weight of your Jeep. Re-spool the cable
once your done, so it will be right for the next job.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

"KH" <me@home.com> wrote in message
news:P8HHb.484773$Dw6.1419807@attbi_s02...
> I ordered a winch last friday for my 98 TJ. I have been looking at books
> and cruising the internet finding out how to use it. One thing I don't
> understand though...all the books and internet sites say to stay out of
the
> way of the wire in case it breaks (common sense) but they also say to make
> sure the wire cable winds up on the winch drum straight, meaning it is
> wound tightly with no gaps. How do you make sure it's wound neatly if you
> can't be near the cable??? I must be missing something. If it matters
the
> winch I got is the warn XD9000i.
>
> Thanks
> --
> Keith
> 98 TJ
> 86 Mustang GT

JimG

Nice choice for your winch! There is no way that you can (or should) try to
guide the cable while winching the weight of your Jeep. Re-spool the cable
once your done, so it will be right for the next job.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

"KH" <me@home.com> wrote in message
news:P8HHb.484773$Dw6.1419807@attbi_s02...
> I ordered a winch last friday for my 98 TJ. I have been looking at books
> and cruising the internet finding out how to use it. One thing I don't
> understand though...all the books and internet sites say to stay out of
the
> way of the wire in case it breaks (common sense) but they also say to make
> sure the wire cable winds up on the winch drum straight, meaning it is
> wound tightly with no gaps. How do you make sure it's wound neatly if you
> can't be near the cable??? I must be missing something. If it matters
the
> winch I got is the warn XD9000i.
>
> Thanks
> --
> Keith
> 98 TJ
> 86 Mustang GT

JimG

Nice choice for your winch! There is no way that you can (or should) try to
guide the cable while winching the weight of your Jeep. Re-spool the cable
once your done, so it will be right for the next job.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

"KH" <me@home.com> wrote in message
news:P8HHb.484773$Dw6.1419807@attbi_s02...
> I ordered a winch last friday for my 98 TJ. I have been looking at books
> and cruising the internet finding out how to use it. One thing I don't
> understand though...all the books and internet sites say to stay out of
the
> way of the wire in case it breaks (common sense) but they also say to make
> sure the wire cable winds up on the winch drum straight, meaning it is
> wound tightly with no gaps. How do you make sure it's wound neatly if you
> can't be near the cable??? I must be missing something. If it matters
the
> winch I got is the warn XD9000i.
>
> Thanks
> --
> Keith
> 98 TJ
> 86 Mustang GT

KH

JimG wrote:

> Nice choice for your winch! There is no way that you can (or should) try
> to
> guide the cable while winching the weight of your Jeep. Re-spool the
> cable once your done, so it will be right for the next job.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>

OK, but I thought it was supposed to always be re-spooled *under load* so
the higher layers don't cut into the lower. So then how do you make it neat
under load??

BTW, how much benefit do you find with the dual battey setup?

--
Keith
98 TJ
86 Mustang GT

KH

JimG wrote:

> Nice choice for your winch! There is no way that you can (or should) try
> to
> guide the cable while winching the weight of your Jeep. Re-spool the
> cable once your done, so it will be right for the next job.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>

OK, but I thought it was supposed to always be re-spooled *under load* so
the higher layers don't cut into the lower. So then how do you make it neat
under load??

BTW, how much benefit do you find with the dual battey setup?

--
Keith
98 TJ
86 Mustang GT

KH

JimG wrote:

> Nice choice for your winch! There is no way that you can (or should) try
> to
> guide the cable while winching the weight of your Jeep. Re-spool the
> cable once your done, so it will be right for the next job.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>

OK, but I thought it was supposed to always be re-spooled *under load* so
the higher layers don't cut into the lower. So then how do you make it neat
under load??

BTW, how much benefit do you find with the dual battey setup?

--
Keith
98 TJ
86 Mustang GT

Jerry Bransford

Keith, hook your winch cable up to some immovable object and then set your
emergency brake on so it gives the winch about a 500 lb. load to pull
against. You can then use a gloved hand to guide it onto the spool in a
controlled manner.

Dual batteries are nice but not necessary. I've been using a single Optima
Yellow Top battery with my Warn HS9500i and it has gotten me through lots of
winching, including some all-day winching episodes. Proper battery
management is all that is needed... don't winch continually all day, stop
and let the alternator recharge the battery once in a while. On just a few
pulls of successive vehicles, you don't even need to worry about that. Keep
the engine running, at an increased rpm via a hand throttle if possible, and
that will be enough for probably 98% of winching situations.

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

"KH" <me@home.com> wrote in message
news:VbIHb.687061$Fm2.593662@attbi_s04...
> JimG wrote:
>
> > Nice choice for your winch! There is no way that you can (or should)
try
> > to
> > guide the cable while winching the weight of your Jeep. Re-spool the
> > cable once your done, so it will be right for the next job.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
>
> OK, but I thought it was supposed to always be re-spooled *under load* so
> the higher layers don't cut into the lower. So then how do you make it
neat
> under load??
>
> BTW, how much benefit do you find with the dual battey setup?
>
> --
> Keith
> 98 TJ
> 86 Mustang GT

Jerry Bransford

Keith, hook your winch cable up to some immovable object and then set your
emergency brake on so it gives the winch about a 500 lb. load to pull
against. You can then use a gloved hand to guide it onto the spool in a
controlled manner.

Dual batteries are nice but not necessary. I've been using a single Optima
Yellow Top battery with my Warn HS9500i and it has gotten me through lots of
winching, including some all-day winching episodes. Proper battery
management is all that is needed... don't winch continually all day, stop
and let the alternator recharge the battery once in a while. On just a few
pulls of successive vehicles, you don't even need to worry about that. Keep
the engine running, at an increased rpm via a hand throttle if possible, and
that will be enough for probably 98% of winching situations.

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

"KH" <me@home.com> wrote in message
news:VbIHb.687061$Fm2.593662@attbi_s04...
> JimG wrote:
>
> > Nice choice for your winch! There is no way that you can (or should)
try
> > to
> > guide the cable while winching the weight of your Jeep. Re-spool the
> > cable once your done, so it will be right for the next job.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
>
> OK, but I thought it was supposed to always be re-spooled *under load* so
> the higher layers don't cut into the lower. So then how do you make it
neat
> under load??
>
> BTW, how much benefit do you find with the dual battey setup?
>
> --
> Keith
> 98 TJ
> 86 Mustang GT

Jerry Bransford

Keith, hook your winch cable up to some immovable object and then set your
emergency brake on so it gives the winch about a 500 lb. load to pull
against. You can then use a gloved hand to guide it onto the spool in a
controlled manner.

Dual batteries are nice but not necessary. I've been using a single Optima
Yellow Top battery with my Warn HS9500i and it has gotten me through lots of
winching, including some all-day winching episodes. Proper battery
management is all that is needed... don't winch continually all day, stop
and let the alternator recharge the battery once in a while. On just a few
pulls of successive vehicles, you don't even need to worry about that. Keep
the engine running, at an increased rpm via a hand throttle if possible, and
that will be enough for probably 98% of winching situations.

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

"KH" <me@home.com> wrote in message
news:VbIHb.687061$Fm2.593662@attbi_s04...
> JimG wrote:
>
> > Nice choice for your winch! There is no way that you can (or should)
try
> > to
> > guide the cable while winching the weight of your Jeep. Re-spool the
> > cable once your done, so it will be right for the next job.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> > D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> > 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >
>
> OK, but I thought it was supposed to always be re-spooled *under load* so
> the higher layers don't cut into the lower. So then how do you make it
neat
> under load??
>
> BTW, how much benefit do you find with the dual battey setup?
>
> --
> Keith
> 98 TJ
> 86 Mustang GT