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Jan 30, 2008 | 08:21 PM

78 Ranger

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new to winching

i just recently bought a 9000 pound warn winch for my 78 f250. i've never run a winch or been around them. i would like to know that if you are winching in and it's under load, should you being giving the truck some gas in order to keep the revs up? also if the load is too great and it seems like the truck just won't pull any further is there any danger of burning up the winch if you stay on the control? any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Jan 30, 2008 | 08:31 PM

MisterCMK

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From: Blue Hill Township

Check out these links:

Winching Tips

Winching Errors

Warn Winching Guide

I would also pick up a set of T hooks from Northern tool. They also have some nice bridals with J hooks, t hooks, etc so that you have a solid place to hook to a vehicle. Also, check out the winch accessory kits that are offered at various places online.

Jan 31, 2008 | 09:16 AM

rebocardo

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From: Atlanta GA

One of the most basic ones is never hold the hook with your hand while winding the cable in, always use a strap so you avoid pinching and cutting your fingers off.

Jan 31, 2008 | 06:55 PM

STGFordCrazy04

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78 Ranger,
do you have any pics of the winch installed?

Jan 31, 2008 | 09:03 PM

scottie2hottie

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From: Honkytonkville

with a 9k winch as long as you have good supply of juice you won't stop the winch....as for the revs, i wouldn't worry about it, the truck will recover from the drainage once you get done winching.....Just my $.02