whytiptoe
Member
If I truly do not need the 12,000 lbs winch the I will for sure go with the 10,000. I just don't want to be without something I should have gotten if I have the chance to get it now.
Warn Winch
- Thread starter whytiptoe
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If I truly do not need the 12,000 lbs winch the I will for sure go with the 10,000. I just don't want to be without something I should have gotten if I have the chance to get it now.
WJCO
Meme King
My WJ is very similar in weight to a JK. I also have a ton of tools, sliders, v8, etc. I have an 8s and it has pulled fine.
GraniteCrystal
New member
See this
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?t=17423
10S will be just fine for anyone on here.
Additionally, get a good snatch block and tree saver and using the magic of pulleys you can get more than 10,000lbs of force on your Jeep from a 10,000lb winch.
DWiggles
Caught the Bug
I have the 12k Powerplant, But I also am running 100 ft line with it. Its rated on an 80ft, so if I only pull 20ft of line, I'm sure its somewhere around 9-10k with a "full spool". I have also wheeled with full size guys a few times, Which was the driving factor for going with the 12k. 90's suburbans are NOT light... Even with the 12k and a snatch block, Ive seen 2 jeeps needed to get a suburban out
Agreed, I would NOT be able to run a wireless system and expect to rely on it. Just me, maybe I'm old school...
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Brute
Hooked
Roger that...besides, getting more winch line out increases the pulling capacity closer to the rating...getting your line out to a snatch block and back to the rig via d-ring doubles your mechanical advantage
Heholua
Member
Did you go with a 12S? I don't think a 12S will fit in the HR bumper without some trimming.
whytiptoe
Member
I did go with the 12-S and I figured there would be trimming.
Heholua
Member
Whose mounting plate did you go with?
whytiptoe
Member
I went with rubitux
Heholua
Member
Congrats on the winch! Please post some pictures when you get it installed.
whytiptoe
Member
I'll try to so an install on everything.
Jackal01
New member
I am not questioning the 12k rating...just the fact of the wireless remote and if you thought it was needed.
Did you go platinum when you ordered?
whytiptoe
Member
I did go with the platinum, the wireless I did not think I needed it just came with it, but I do like the fact about the clutch and only I can engage or disengage it. Someone needs to test the wireless system and wireless is quite good now a days.
Jackal01
New member
Let us know how it works out. I can't recall seeing one on here! I'll be getting the 10S later this year....I have thought about platinum.
Brute
Hooked
try going to your local hardware store...you will find tool bags of all sizes....
whytiptoe
Member
Will for sure have to check this out.
mrfacundo01
New member
I have never needed to use mine, but it I did not have one......I would need one for sure. Just spend the money on a quality one that will last you a lifetime. You can always move it to your next ride......
Evil
New member
Wait til you mess with it and actually use it, you will turn into a spoiled brat and wonder why you didn't go wireless sooner. I don't care for the accessory controls on the remote but the line in/out and unlocking the clutch kicks ass. When I swapped to the EVO bumper I was standing a good 100ft away and no issues, had my wife hitting the button from up stairs in my house while I was out in the street and it worked. I wanted to run it in a controlled environment before I got out and needed it and found out it wouldn't connect because of the foliage or a tree. I was hesitant on the wireless at first but it turned out to be well worth it, the damn thing just flat out works.
What I have not tried is to have mine on and see if someone else can connect to my winch too.
