Winch

naga418 · 02-04-2008, 02:44 PM

Ok here is the deal. I do not use my FJ as a "wheeler" or even do a lot of offroad travel. I do however use my FJ to travel in Mexico and some remote areas in the US as more of an adventure type vehicle. From time to time I get into situations where a winch would be a nice safety feature to have. To date I have yet to get stuck in my FJ, but in my 88' 4Runner I found myself in a small ditch in Mexico that left me there for a few hours till I found someone to pull me out. There have been times when I made the choice not to go somewhere becuase I knew there would not be anyone around to help should I get stuck.

My question is what size winch would fit my needs as described above? I am getting ready to install an ARB bumper and want to install a winch at the same time.

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***Corey*** · 02-04-2008, 02:53 PM

At a minimum go for the Warn M8000.
Better yet at 9000 lb is the Warn XD9000.

That is what I have in my ARB bumper.

naga418 · 02-06-2008, 12:48 PM

Was thinking in the 8 to 9k range. Any opinions on other brands besides Warn?

***Corey*** · 02-06-2008, 12:52 PM

I prefer Warn.
A little more money, but their reputation is the best in the industry.

I have had mine since February of 2002 without a problem.

***Corey*** · 02-13-2008, 05:48 AM

Here is a thread you might want to take a look at.
http://www.yotatech.com/f123/those-y...-winch-137393/

He will be testing out the new Smitty winches, might be worth looking into after he gives some feedback on them.

ozziesironmanoffroad · 02-13-2008, 05:54 AM

i love FJs... and yours is just badass corey

***Corey*** · 02-13-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ozziesironmanoffroad

i love FJs... and yours is just badass corey

Thank you Ozzie.
I put a lot of planning into the look/feel I am aiming for, which is Expedition/Overland style.

Mods will start up again sometime in the spring.
Taking a break during the winter.

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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,069	At a minimum go for the Warn M8000. Better yet at 9000 lb is the Warn XD9000. That is what I have in my ARB bumper. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

02-06-2008, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,069	I prefer Warn. A little more money, but their reputation is the best in the industry. I have had mine since February of 2002 without a problem. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

02-13-2008, 05:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,069	Here is a thread you might want to take a look at. http://www.yotatech.com/f123/those-y...-winch-137393/ He will be testing out the new Smitty winches, might be worth looking into after he gives some feedback on them. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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naga418 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 9	Was thinking in the 8 to 9k range. Any opinions on other brands besides Warn?

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