Winch

[mental_help]

I found i winch for $34 it pulls 6000 pounds rolling and i have a basicly stock 94 xlt do you guys think this winch is big enough to pull me out of some mud?

 

[Tilt168]

it depends on how stuck you are, a good idea is to have a 2x veh weight winch but for 34 bucks thats a steal! as long as it works good and you learn how to use it properly a 6k winch is great!

 

[Blee1099]

You need atleast 8000 lb winch.. 1.5 times the weight of the truck..

 

[badge49]

For $34!!! That's a great deal, and if you break it...who cares?! I would get it. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[Lt.Jim]

it pulls 6000 pounds rolling

Properly tied dental floss can pull 6000 rolling lbs. There is a difference between rolling and Stuck!

 

[DeRocha]

I found i winch for $34 it pulls 6000 pounds rolling and i have a basicly stock 94 xlt do you guys think this winch is big enough to pull me out of some mud?

What kind of winch electric, hydraulic, or manual (aka come along)? Is it new or used? In my experience you'd want at least a 9000lb winch.. Do you have tow hooks on your explorer or any recovery points?

 

[Heath]

You sure this isn't a winch for a 4 wheeler or something???

Oh, and before spending money on this you should invest $21 in a chiltons manual so you can see pics of how to fix your own stuff if you haven't done that already! That will be far more valuable than a $34 winch...

 

[Blee1099]

Please don't say its one of these..

Those aren't meant for stuck vehicles..

 

[Raminator157]

Those are sweet!

Please don't say its one of these..

Those aren't meant for stuck vehicles..

 

[Tilt168]

what is it?

 

[cgriffin_5139]

You sure this isn't a winch for a 4 wheeler or something???

Oh, and before spending money on this you should invest $21 in a chiltons manual so you can see pics of how to fix your own stuff if you haven't done that already! That will be far more valuable than a $34 winch...

No he has one now, we took up a colection!

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182202&highlight=mentals

 

[410Fortune]

if you get that winch your gonna have to move your $10 fog lights, not worth it IMO

 

[sn0border88]

Ask your self three simple questions...

A) What does your explorer weight?
B) Is there a difference between rolling weight and static (dead) weight?
C) What kind of weight is your explorer when its stuck (either rolling or static)

Just answer them and hopefully the dim little lightbulb will click. If it dosent, yes, buy the damn winch.




And tie it to your pecker.

 

[mental_help]

lol I like that pecker idea I think I might have to try that.

 

[sn0border88]

did you answer the questions yet? let us know, im curious to see how this works out.

 

[mental_help]

I am a Little worried about the tying it to my pecker i don't think that would turn out to good so i don't think i am going to git it.

 

[sn0border88]

Ask your self three simple questions...

A) What does your explorer weight?
B) Is there a difference between rolling weight and static (dead) weight?
C) What kind of weight is your explorer when its stuck (either rolling or static)

Just answer them and hopefully the dim little lightbulb will click. If it dosent, yes, buy the damn winch.

Those questions... and stop talking about your pecker.

 

[410Fortune]

6000# winch wouldnt even beging to pull my pecker, need to rope it 4:2 first...then maybe

 

[mental_help]

lol

 

[sn0border88]

your ignoring my questions, that dosent make me feel good...