Which Winch Size??

[RockRod]

What size Lb. winch are you running on your XJ????

[2offroad]

warn 8000 with multi mount.

[Mojo Troll]

There was a great debate on size/type winch recently on this forum. Try doing a search to find it. There was a lot of interesting info and opinions. Good luck.

BTW........Warn 8000 here

[Willis]

Warn 8274.

[Cruzzin_XJ]

Warn 9000x

[jpnut2]

can you post a link to this big debate?
I was not able to find anything
Searched for
winch
winch size
winch lb
winch type
Did not come up with anything

[bottleworks]

I got the Mile Marker 8000E. I like it! Saved me lots of times...

[geo78]

Is there any draw back to putting a bigger winch then needed on the front? Here is why I ask. I would like to have an interchangable winch between a 2500HD pickup and my XJ on a multi-mount. My concern in the uni-body on the XJ if I put a 12000 pd winch on it.

Geoff

[MGrobe]

I have the Warn HS9500i on my XJ. Do to my poor judgement I have had to use it 5 times over the last 1.5 years. The reason I went with this unit was the line speed. I wanted a faster winch line speed than what was offered with the other models. The load rating wasn't nearly as important to me as I carry two snatch blocks with me as well as an extra 100 feet of synthetic line to increase the pulling power and reach as necessary. The extra 100' length of 3/8th's synthetic came in real handy on a roll over recently. Another offroad buddy commented that he was going to have to do the same with his. This only cost me around 100 bucks as I spliced it myself from Amsteel Blue.

-Marc-

[TOZOVR]

I run a WARN XD9000 with a synthetic line and a composite hawse fairlead....love it.

IMHO you can't get a big enough winch.

Read some of this article from Billavista....
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/index.html

[Beezil]

warn 8274

synthetic cable.

the debate starts when someone disagrees with the following statement:

"don't go any less than an 8000 pound winch on an xj"......

[Fore Wheeler]

Warn HS9500i, fast. I like.

just an 'FYI', I had problems with my planetary gears in my winch, called warn, no questions asked they sent me the repalcement parts and a call tag for the broke parts no cost, try to get that service from another company.

Fore "go Warn or go home" Wheeler

[TOZOVR]

Beez, to take what you said one step further... I ran a ramsey REP6000 on my '99....went through 2 solenoid packs and smoked it several times....even using a snatchblock (actually had it permanently mounted on the line.

I ran it because it was free...still not worth it.

RJ

[BillR]

Warn M8000 for mine.

[EljayK004]

Though not installed yet I've got a Ramsey REP8000 sitting in my garge waitng to be put on(still haven't decided what I want to do with the front bumper just yet). As for the snatch blocks as AmEx always says "Don't leave home without it"

[dennisuello]

warn xd9000i here

My concern in the uni-body on the XJ if I put a 12000 pd winch on it

what does it matter how big of a winch you have mounted? it will not pull any harder, just rated higher.

[FarmerMatt]

Warn M8000. I've never felt I needed any more than that.

Matt

[XJZ]

Warn M8000. I've never felt I needed any more than that.

Matt

....now that's being secure with your manhood.... :)

Me, I have a HS9500i. It was either that or Viagra. :(

Can't compare it to anything else, it's all I've had. Some may not like the line speed, but that's just because they're slow. :) But I like it!!

[TOZOVR]

....now that's being secure with your manhood.... :)

Me, I have a HS9500i. It was either that or Viagra. :(

Can't compare it to anything else, it's all I've had. Some may not like the line speed, but that's just because they're slow. :) But I like it!!


When I'm winching I'm in no rush;)

[sintax]

Whos running a hydraulic?

not to start a massive hydraulic vs. electric debate, just wondering.

-Scott