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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Thinkin of gettin a winch.. Can anyone talk me into it?
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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if you dont know how valuable they are and why you would need one, dont ask stupid questions.

thinking about getting some tires. why do I need them?
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Because they are $289 with free shipping in the vendor section right now?
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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You could go wheeling with none jeeps now and not be scorched you can't get out if you get stuck
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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I always go with a friend so I dono if I need to spend the money on one. I'm on A budget so..
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Nasher89XJ
I always go with a friend so I dono if I need to spend the money on one. I'm on A budget so..
so dont buy one then.......
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Nasher89XJ
I always go with a friend so I dono if I need to spend the money on one. I'm on A budget so..
You'll need a winch bumper if you get a winch, and most likely a better battery.
I've never NEEDED a winch either. Just don't do things that could get you stuck. Like drive through mud pits, terrible terrain, etc.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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It's better to have one and not need it than to need one and not have it.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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enter the hi lift
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepineasy
You could go wheeling with none jeeps now and not be scorched you can't get out if you get stuck
What does this mean in English?
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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if you don't get a winch at least get a come-along he## get two.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
What does this mean in English?
haha this made me crak up man
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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If your jeep breaks down you can winch it onto a trailer instead use a highlift as a winch in the rain like i did.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Reason? I don't need no stinking reason!! LOL. Seriously a winch can be an invaluable tool added to any 4x4.. many many uses
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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I hydrolocked my jeep a few years ago in this.

I went alone.. bad idea. i winched out on optima red top power.... then did all the work right there.

bottom line. winch saved my @ss.

(This is me this summer trucking through it)
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