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Wife gave me permission to pull the trigger!!! Need Help...

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Old 07-29-2011, 05:11 PM
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Default Wife gave me permission to pull the trigger!!! Need Help...
just got the ok to to order the rough country winch 9500lb i have the smittybilt src bumper adding the winch would this cause a lot of sag with out a leveling kit or lift at this time or should i just get the src rocker guards and wait for lift. winch bumper looking bare...
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Old 07-29-2011, 05:41 PM
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if you get synthetic line it weighs a lot less, but you shouldn't loose more than 1/4 as Echo mentioned with a steel cable line
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Measure current bumper height, add weight to bumper that equals winch weight, then measure any drop.

I did this before I ordered my OME suspension and winch. So I got their 10mm front spring spacers with order.
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Old 07-29-2011, 07:09 PM
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what would you go with smitty xrc8 for 324 or the rough country which is rated 9500lbs.
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Compare your weight to the estimated weight of the bumper + winch. Then sit on the front bumper and measure the difference.
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Old 08-04-2011, 05:05 PM
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here is the pics of the rocker guards super easy install no grinding to make fit...
Click image for larger version Name: dozer 005.jpg Views: 126 Size: 59.1 KB ID: 190513Click image for larger version Name: dozer 006.jpg Views: 137 Size: 50.6 KB ID: 190514
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Originally Posted by ECHO
You may loose another 1/4" ..
He lost a lot more than that if he needs his wife's PERMISSION to buy something.




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