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Jan 2, 2002 | 09:43 PM

flyinfeathers

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WARN BRUSH GUARD AND WINCH

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 02-Jan-02 AT 10:53 PM (EST)]What do you boys think about a warn Rio Grande brush guard with a Warn 9500lb winch in it!

Do you think 9500lbs is enough for the below truck?

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Jan 2, 2002 | 09:55 PM

Monsta

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 02-Jan-02 AT 11:01 PM (EST)]IMHO, I would say so. From your earlier posts, I kinda know what you plan to do with this truck so I believe that that winch is better than no winch. I also believe that you really can't have too much when it comes to recovery equipment. I would get the biggest that will fit your bumper and that will fit your wallet. Warn states that you should take the GVW of your truck and multiply it by 1.5 to determine the winch that is best.
So, 8800 x 1.5= 13,200. Do you think it'll be enough?

Jan 2, 2002 | 10:03 PM

flyinfeathers

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Let's get this straight Monsta. I know you think this is gonna be my mub hoggin' buggy. For 35???(buyin' on X plan) I don't think so. @#$% that!!! I just want to be prepared incase I need it. Peace of mind is a wonderful thing!! I know you boys understand that. Having 4x4 and a winch is like always carrying a cash (hope I can say that) it's always good to be prepared for the unknown. Thanks for the reply buddy.

Jan 2, 2002 | 10:08 PM

Monsta

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Man my ISP dropped my connection before I could finish my post. What I was gonna add was that that 9500lb winch will get you out of a mess quicker than you can push it. Better to have and not need than to need and not have...

Jan 3, 2002 | 12:08 AM

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 03-Jan-02 AT 01:12 AM (EST)]no no no no...... read and re-read the winch manufactures advice and go by that or go bigger.... theay ALL state that the winch should be at least one and a half the GVWR... so a 12000 pounder would be a minimum for our heavy trucks...... i would personally get a 15000 pound one (and i will one of these days...

). if you go 9500 u might find taht you break a cable or blow the motor in the winch..... sick to the manufactures suggestion as monsta poined out they say.

Jan 3, 2002 | 05:37 AM

Munkey

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Actually, a 9500lb winch should get you out of most situations...provided you've got a ****** block with you. A ****** block basically doubles your pulling power, and a ton of other factors come into play when winching, so for simplicity, I'll just say it doubles it. Intresting subject because I was digging through my old off-road mags and they did a comparo between a 8800K (i think) old style Warn (the 'upright' model), and a brand spanking new 15K Warn. They were both hooked up to an Excursion. The 8800K with ****** block pulled faster than the 15K without block. But with that said...just think of the 15K with ****** block...30,000lbs pulling power!

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Jan 5, 2002 | 01:56 AM

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I am looking at the same setup for my truck. The thing to remember, is that if you or a vehicle that you are trying to pull is stuck in the mud, not only are you pulling the weight of the vehice, but also fighting the weight and suction of the mud also. And, don't forget about the issue of gravity if you are pulling uphill. I don't use my truck to go 4 wheeling, but I do use it as a recovery vehicle, especially in the winter. I am looking at min. a 12,000# for mine, and considering a 15,000#. As with everything else, you will just have to figure out what in possble situations you may need to use it.

2000 F-250 SD XLT CC 4x4 Shortbed; MAAP nerf bars, Rally/Lightbar combo, PIAA 1300 driving lights, Lund bugshield, Lund SunVisor, K&N airfilter, Access tonneau cover, Rhino Liner, custom built console, Cobra 29 ST/WX CB with a Wilson 1000 magnet mount antenna, Realistic 500 channel police scanner, Kenwood 10 disk CD changer, Compaq laptop, SVP 100 Watt siren, and 24 Strobe lights.

Upgrades for the near future include: Warn Rio Grande pushbar with a 12,000# winch, tinted windows, 4" lift kit, fender flares, and 35" BF Goodrich T/A KO tires.