Winch Maintanance and Upgrades

MobileBeats said:

Looks like I'm going with synthetic. Are any of you using what came with the recon kit? Looks like a 30ft synthetic rope.

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You mean the free recovery kit? Lab and I have used the snatch block. Although it is made in China.
The tree saver is nice.

Yukon Joe
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I picked some extra cheep recovery blocks and tree savers and shackles. Was worth the investment. Need to invest in extra line. My winch got a work out on Tuesday. Had to go get a friend. Had to turn my truck 180 in the mud with the help of the winch. It was a bit ugly but worked well. Snatch blocks wher handy.

Yukon Joe said:

You mean the free recovery kit? Lab and I have used the snatch block. Although it is made in China.
The tree saver is nice.

Yukon Joe
GREAT LAKES RAPTOR EXCURSIONS

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This looks like it includes 30ft of synthetic rope?

Recon 10,500 Winch

MobileBeats said:

This looks like it includes 30ft of synthetic rope?

Recon 10,500 Winch

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Is that enough weight capacity for our trucks?

t_j said:

Is that enough weight capacity for our trucks?

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Are you asking about the rope or the winch itself?

MobileBeats said:

Are you asking about the rope or the winch itself?

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I guess both, is this a good option for our trucks as a package?

Quite a few have the recon 10,500lb winch. I haven't heard of any complaints. They offer a 17,500lb but I'm not sure how well it'll fit

I like the synth rope because I can stand right next to it and not worry about it cutting me in half if it breaks. As for 10,500 being enough for our trucks. The rule of thumb is 1.5 x the vehicle weight. Which puts me right around 10500.


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MobileBeats said:

This looks like it includes 30ft of synthetic rope?

Recon 10,500 Winch

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I don't see
where it says that? It says 30' for the wireless remote.
And 10ft Tree Saver / Tow Strap, which is the same piece of equipment.

t_j said:

Is that enough weight capacity for our trucks?

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It is, however it's probably right on the line. Typically you want a winch that is rated for 1.5 x your trucks weight.


Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

MobileBeats said:

Looks like I'm going with synthetic. Are any of you using what came with the recon kit? Looks like a 30ft synthetic rope.

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How can you go from I'm selling the truck to what winch should I get?