Engo winches pros abd cons
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JK Freak
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Engo winches pros abd cons
Looking at the Engo winches this threads is for those that run this winch please. Just wanting some real feed back. Looks like a great price for the uses I need. I want to take a few trips and use it to pull up a deer during hunting season
JK Junkie
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I've had the 10k with synthetic line for this season and it has been flawless. Everything from pulling over rock ledges to getting other people out.
Negatives: it's noisy (of you care) and depending on your bumper, the solenoid box doesn't like to for in front of the grill. I had to fab up a new bracket. Mounting in the engine bay is a good way to go and then get the wireless remote.
Negatives: it's noisy (of you care) and depending on your bumper, the solenoid box doesn't like to for in front of the grill. I had to fab up a new bracket. Mounting in the engine bay is a good way to go and then get the wireless remote.
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JK Junkie
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From: Bossier City, LA
I've had the 10k with synthetic line for this season and it has been flawless. Everything from pulling over rock ledges to getting other people out. Negatives: it's noisy (of you care) and depending on your bumper, the solenoid box doesn't like to for in front of the grill. I had to fan up a new bracket. Mounting in the engine bay is a good way to go and then get the wireless remote.
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JK Freak
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I've had the 10k with synthetic line for this season and it has been flawless. Everything from pulling over rock ledges to getting other people out. Negatives: it's noisy (of you care) and depending on your bumper, the solenoid box doesn't like to for in front of the grill. I had to fab up a new bracket. Mounting in the engine bay is a good way to go and then get the wireless remote.
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JK Freak
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[QUOTE="White Ghost;3948033"] Dunny is right it will mount in my bumper. They said it can fix a warn powerplant in it so should I have any troubles. And I'm fine with a little noise. This is the bumper I have. Not installed yet hope in a few weeks
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JK Junkie
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I have a sunken bumper. It's not the winch that doesn't fit. It's the wires exiting the rear of the solenoid box that sits on top of the winch. It's a pretty common issue. The box sits too far back and the wires run directly into the grill. In fact, if I didn't have a sunken bumper, it wouldn't be an issue as the wires could pass through the grill.
A quick google search and you can see plenty of pictures of the issue. If it's not an issue, great. If it is, use one of the aforementioned solutions.
A quick google search and you can see plenty of pictures of the issue. If it's not an issue, great. If it is, use one of the aforementioned solutions.
JK Junkie
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From: Bossier City, LA
I have a sunken bumper. It's not the winch that doesn't fit. It's the wires exiting the rear of the solenoid box that sits on top of the winch. It's a pretty common issue. The box sits too far back and the wires run directly into the grill. In fact, if I didn't have a sunken bumper, it wouldn't be an issue as the wires could pass through the grill. A quick google search and you can see plenty of pictures of the issue. If it's not an issue, great. If it is, use one of the aforementioned solutions.
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From: McDonough, Ga
Love mine is a synthetic 9k, have had no issues. I've used it on a tractor, a hand full of jeeps/trucks, and some side-by-sides. It's a noises bastard, but it's stout and I've had no issues at all.