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?

 

Go electric. What if the engine dies and won't restart because you hydro locked it in a stream?

 

What do you think about this one...

http://www.4wd.com/jeep-parts.aspx?c...041&plID=10130

 

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.

 

Don't you basically need a decently high output battery and alternator anyways?

 

I have the XRC8. Its been great so far. Havent had any problem with draining battery. Seems really solid!

 

how is that bumper mounted?

 

x2. was wondering the same thing.

 

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

 

How much did that run ya? And from where?

 

I have the same one too.It does drain the battery a little though.I love it,very dependable!

 

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 .

 

How much did that winch run ya?