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Old 06-15-2010, 02:39 PM
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I am looking at purchasing a winch for my cherokee and was wondering if it's worth it to buy an 6,000-9,000lb electric winch. I understand that the hydraulic winch taps into the Jeeps power steering in order to gain more power, but is it really substantial enough or worth it for the extra $500-$1000?
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Go electric. What if the engine dies and won't restart because you hydro locked it in a stream?
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What do you think about this one...

http://www.4wd.com/jeep-parts.aspx?c...041&plID=10130
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Heard good and bad. They pull a lot of amps so plan on a deep cycle battery and hi amp alternator but those are good for any electric winch.
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Don't you basically need a decently high output battery and alternator anyways?
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I have the XRC8. Its been great so far. Havent had any problem with draining battery. Seems really solid!


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how is that bumper mounted?
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how is that bumper mounted?
x2. was wondering the same thing.
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5 bolts on each side hooking a winch plate to the frame. Same as detours backbone bumper. Worked out really well!!! PM if you want some pics
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I have the XRC8. Its been great so far. Havent had any problem with draining battery. Seems really solid!


How much did that run ya? And from where?
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I have the same one too.It does drain the battery a little though.I love it,very dependable!
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question about guys with DD and a winch, does it affect airflow into the radiator at all, overheating problems and such,
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question about guys with DD and a winch, does it affect airflow into the radiator at all, overheating problems and such,
I've had no problems .
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I've had no problems .
How much did that winch run ya?
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