Winch Dilema
Former Vendor
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: nowhere
That's the set-up for me! I have the bumper on order, and will order the PowerPlant for delivery and install as the bumper arrives. For me, having air is more important than the winch (but the winch is important, too). I use air multiple times a year for refilling low trailer tires, topping off bicycle tires, etc. I've been using a small Craftsman compressor that plugs into the cigarette lighter, but it's way too light duty to refill four tires after a day of wheeling. I, too, want the convenience of one install doing two jobs.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 221
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From: Helsinki Finland
Mine is T-max 12500 ! I know many of you say it´s overkill, but my pulls tend to be long ones, often repeating them 3 or 4 times in row.
I ended up to use my own way to make it removable, because it´s also my DD and i dont want to carry it up front all the time. It´s just 4 bolts and cables to battery, set up time less than 10 minutes.
I ended up to use my own way to make it removable, because it´s also my DD and i dont want to carry it up front all the time. It´s just 4 bolts and cables to battery, set up time less than 10 minutes.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 14,800
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From: Midwest City, OK
Thanks for the tip--yeah, I was keeping an eye on RescueX's need for spacers after he did his mod (he lives nearby).
JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2
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From: louisville, Ky
Cappy
Forgive me for coming into this fourm late, but I am also looking for a winch that is easy on the wallet. I have a new Wrangler and I am am happy with the stock bumper so I am not lookig to replace it. I am looking @ the mile marker, Champion, warn 8000 and another brand out of Australia. All for about 500.00
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 838
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From: Riverton, Utah
"youre going to cut what with the Sawzall??"
Forgive me for coming into this fourm late, but I am also looking for a winch that is easy on the wallet. I have a new Wrangler and I am am happy with the stock bumper so I am not lookig to replace it. I am looking @ the mile marker, Champion, warn 8000 and another brand out of Australia. All for about 500.00
If you click on my gallery photos. I have a champion 8000 mounted on the stock bumper. I think It works and looks fine. I have not had any heavy pulls on it yet. The champion from Cosco was $299.00 including roller, snatch block and winch plate. the mounting is not super difficult. the hardest part was the first cut into the bumper with the SAWZALL!!!!!
Good luck
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 31
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From: ABQ New Mexico
I am looking at the Powerplant also. In my case i would use the winch maybe twice a year; but i fill up my tires (and maybe another jeep or 2) every weekend.
Would it be better for me to go with the Powerplant or run a dedicated onboard air system with a non Powerpalant warn? I figure the price would be about the same.
Also, i have a 2dr Rubicon, so where would i mount the onboard air system if I went that route?
Would it be better for me to go with the Powerplant or run a dedicated onboard air system with a non Powerpalant warn? I figure the price would be about the same.
Also, i have a 2dr Rubicon, so where would i mount the onboard air system if I went that route?