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Winch size

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21 Aug 2016 05:09 #171501 by hunter1084

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What size winch are people running on there Jimnys? I'm looking at a 9500lb is that an appropriate size or an overmillion?

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21 Aug 2016 08:17 #171507 by 1066Boy

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6000lbs is ok for most things but the 9500lbs will be under less stress so probably more reliable.
Its always better to go a bit bigger. As a guide most LR's use 9500lbs and they are twice the weight
of a Jimny.

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21 Aug 2016 20:35 #171543 by hunter1084

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1066Boy wrote: 6000lbs is ok for most things but the 9500lbs will be under less stress so probably more reliable.
Its always better to go a bit bigger. As a guide most LR's use 9500lbs and they are twice the weight
of a Jimny.

Thanks for that I'll look into a few 9500lbs, I've heard of a few people putting large ATV winches on Suzukis but they seem abit light to me.

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22 Aug 2016 06:32 #171554 by 1066Boy

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I have used a small 2000lbs portable winch. If was ok for giving you a hand out of ruts etc
but not man enough for proper recovery. More like a couple of mates giving you a push.

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25 Aug 2016 01:25 #171660 by kirkynut

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9500lb is perfect in my experience, having one on mine and used it extensively off road and pulled it up near vertical inclines with cross axle situations during the pull!

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30 Aug 2016 23:44 #171876 by davert85

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Hi mate, Iv had two winches on two different jimnys, both rated to 9500lb and found them spot on. I knew it was an overkill for me but has come in handy when recovering other, larger 4x4s. Plus as mentioned before, it's less strain when pulling yourself out as its 'easier' for the winch.
Hope this helps

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