Need advice on a setup
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JK Newbie
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Need advice on a setup
Hello all,
I want to do the "winch inside the stock bumper". Would I be fine with a Smittybilt XRC8 winch, Universal mounting plate, stock battery, and stock alternator? I am comfortable with the write up on this and doing the install myself, but it didn't state anything about an extra battery or larger alternator.
TIA,
Chris
I want to do the "winch inside the stock bumper". Would I be fine with a Smittybilt XRC8 winch, Universal mounting plate, stock battery, and stock alternator? I am comfortable with the write up on this and doing the install myself, but it didn't state anything about an extra battery or larger alternator.
TIA,
Chris
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You are correct. No extra battery or high output alternator is required. However I would recommend a deep cycle battery such as an Optima, Sears platinum, etc. That's a great write up to follow too. Good luck.
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JK Newbie
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JK Newbie
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but u can always get a snach block to double that to 16K just incase ur worried (they are cheap)
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JK Newbie
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x2 an 8K would be plenty - dont run an ATV winch on ur jeep, not only will it be inadequate but will look silly. you have to realize that there is not only the weight of the vehicle to consider but also the resistance of "whatever" u r stuck in/on. this will cause drag and require more pulling power. 6k may barely b enuff but 8k will def be enuff. i run with about 1K-2K lbs in gear on the jeep and my 8k gets me unstuck without the snatch block everytime. just throw one in ur bag just incase u ever need a lil extra pull. cheap insurance
What is your opinion of the stock wire cable versus synthetic rope?
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JK Enthusiast
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Synthetic is
-Lighter
-Wont Snap Back IF it breaks
-Easier to move around, because its lighter
Be warned though, you have to have a different fairlead for Synthetic, and also it is a lot more vulnerable to rubbing to rocks, so watch out for that
-Lighter
-Wont Snap Back IF it breaks
-Easier to move around, because its lighter
Be warned though, you have to have a different fairlead for Synthetic, and also it is a lot more vulnerable to rubbing to rocks, so watch out for that
JK Freak
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yea its lighter on your front suspension, you dont have to use gloves...floats on water...no digging in the muddy water looking for it...stronger than wire rope...and safer as it does not build up energy so it wont kill you if it snaps off....just make sure you cover it up as the sun will degrade it over the years and it will break
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...nch+line+cover
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...nch+line+cover