Winch Question
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From: Jackson, WYoming
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Hey. Never had a winch before but I want to get one. I have front and rear steel bumpers. Any way I would be able to move the winch from front to rear as needed or would the location be a fixed one? Thanks.
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From: Soddy Daisy TN
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
If your bumpers have a 2" receiver you can get a cradle mount for the winch. They work fine for straight pulls but angled pulls not so much. Make sure the bumpers are up to the task for a winch, mount wise as well as steel size.
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From: Jackson, WYoming
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
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From: Northern Ontario, Canada
Year: 1990, 1999, 2000
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it's almost easier to just use 3 ****** blocks with some simple rigging, you can pull your jeep backwards with a front mounted winch. providing there's adequate trees around.
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