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Winch size?
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 12:31 am
by zulujack
Any opinioins on what the best size for a TJ winch is? I'm thinking small, like 6/8000LBS, as I like that my tj is nice and light, not half winch, half truck!
Also I have just fitted 31' Muddies (up from stock) I was getting about 13l/100Ks with a 6 speed box. What should I expect to get now, considering the speedo is out a bit too?
Jack
winch
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:15 am
by maty
13L/100kms that is good - i get about 15L/100kms
8000lb winch is perfect not too heavy you could also upgrade to plasma rope to further reduce weight - on a lowmount you need to be careful of the winch drum heating the rope.
Mat
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:08 am
by zulujack
Could be because I drive like an old lady, but I think the 6spd gearbox helps a bit. I actually find that the gearing makes more sense (feels better) with bigger wheels on.
Does anybody know how to adjust the speedo back to true, after upsizing the wheels. I need this to be 100% for navigation.
Jack
cog
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:43 am
by maty
you need to buy a speedo adjustment gearset
www.rubiconexpress.com.au these guys stock these.
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:32 am
by TamsTJ
The HS9500 is a nice winch, and the look suits the TJ.
http://www.warn.com/truck/index.shtml
Warn M8274
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2005 7:10 am
by jcoffroad
Dear Jack
I know you willing to install a light winch. But if you’re planning to go in the future for more hardcore I do advise you to go fro Warn M8274
Were do you do Offroad what kind of terrain?
Regards
JC