An outdoor enthusiast's guide to 4x4s (Page 3 of 3)
| 12000lbs is overkill on a JKU for the most part but if you want a budget winch the Harbor Freight winches (and similar Chinese winches under different branding) seem to get decent reviews from what I read on other forums. They're slow but I've seen pictures posted of them doing what they're supposed to. Personally I'm leery of them because I travel alone a lot, my Warn gives me piece of mind although I've heard people say their quality has gone down as well, especially since they were sold. |
You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocketship underpants don't help. -Calvin
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I guess I was doubling the curb weight for a
decent safety factor and I have apparently jumped to the next pull weight grouping. I have been looking at the Traveler's, and just now did have a chance to look at the reviews. Most people seem to be happy with them, and they are pretty affordable. That said, I want my winch to work, when I need it, so that's why was asking. But I would like a synthetic rope. I just found this. For another $100, I am good for the rope. Good reviews for this one, as well. Smitty Built 
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It was like 'wheeling a big, comfy couch with a really good turning radius.
Owned it from 1998 thru 2017. Rust finally took it. It was a 94, 302, BW1356, E4OD, 4.56 gears, Auburn posi rear, detroit trutrac front, 4" skyjacker with extended radius arms and new rear leaf springs, added the quad shock mounts in the front. I wheeled it for a couple years before lifting it, and even so, only went with 33" tires. Remarkably capable for being so heavy. But, the torque was strong in low range, and I often was on trails in 2nd gear. Had those wheels and tires for offroad, AT's for the street/snow. Also owned an 02 WJ 4.7 NV-242, and my wife had an 03 WJ 4.7 HO NV-247 (with 3 variable lockers). Sill have a 94 ZJ 4.0 NV242 (used to have an NV249). We also have two WK2's, hers is a 14 3.6 single speed t-case, mine's a 16 5.7 with the q-drive t-case and rear locker. (Also an 05 SRT-4, but that's just for summertime.) |
Award: 24/365 Most likely to be an appendix.
"Arfcom makes me happy. Arfcom is like a giant, heavily armed, dysfunctional family that smells like cheetos and gun oil." - Undefined
"Arfcom makes me happy. Arfcom is like a giant, heavily armed, dysfunctional family that smells like cheetos and gun oil." - Undefined
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#11 If your stuck using the skinny pedal is normally not the right first move. #12 Having a high lift, winch, and tug straps is important but actually knowing how to use them can be a life saver.  |
Most people are shocked when they find out how incompetent I am as an electrician.
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Originally Posted By die-tryin: Ive done my share of 4x4ing and disagree with #8. Around here you DONT stop. If you stop, your stuck, Momentum is your best friend. Not saying you have to bash your rig, but keeping momentum up will usually do more good than stopping. Mud tires only work when they are MOVING. you need to spin em up to clean em out. Thats their design. I remember running trails with you and some of the other old gang down in Ocala NF. We faced the biggest challenges driving the sugar sand roads/trails and yes, you better keep going. Once you stop, it's a gamble as to whether or not you can start again. |