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Old 09-22-2009, 07:37 AM
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i will be installing my winch today!!
but, i figure ill ask what u guys think are some of the most important things to know and do.

thanks!
Old 09-23-2009, 05:09 AM
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to install, or use the winch?

dont use your mother-in-law to stretch the cable, she wont like it.
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Its heavy, yake your time and make sure everything lines up before bolting.
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what is there to say, depending on your bumper it will be easy or hard, just a few bolts and nuts and two wires oh yea the red one is positive...........
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sorry, I just read on another one of yor threads not to be a smart ass some things are just too obvious (or at least they seem to me) sorry
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Originally Posted by robin
sorry, I just read on another one of yor threads not to be a smart ass some things are just too obvious (or at least they seem to me) sorry
Sometimes the things that seem the simplest, are not. It's very resonable to ask if there is anything you need to do when installing a winch.

I'll be doing the same this weekend and it'll be a first for me to.
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x2 on the poster that said it was heavy.....HOLY SH!T, there were several times while trying to maneuver mine around while installing that I almost dropped the sucker. Might be worthwhile to have someone help, just second pair of hands just in case. Good luck.
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...meant when using the winch
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Guys, after installing the winch, what do you need to do to 'prepare' to use it? Have heard something about pre-tension it and oiling it, any comments on those areas?



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