Title basically says it all..... I know there are some guys with a wealth of info on here and I am hoping someone can point me in the direction of a good winch for my needs.
Vehicle: 97 fj80 with an older Metal Tech Tube Bumper.
Measurements: I think my rig has an aftermarket power steering cooler that would sit behind the winch. Some quick tape measure work and I came up with these dimensions.
Width: 21"
Depth: 6"
Height: 7"
Use : On my previous rig I would use the winch (warn 8274) once or twice a year. Usually to pull someone else out of a snowbank or mudhole, or to pull myself out of a snowbank or mudhole. I am not doing trails or rock crawling that will require a winch to get up and over obstacles. I really like having the winch for peace of mind when I am going ice fishing or by myself in remote areas. I feel a lot safer going through mud and snowy trails with a winch but I am not looking for something that is going to see heavy repeated uses.
Other than needing a winch that can handle the weight of the 80 series and fit my current bumper, I am also wanting a winch that comes with synthetic rope and hopefully doesn't hurt the wallet too much.
Let me know your suggestions.
Thanks
Vehicle: 97 fj80 with an older Metal Tech Tube Bumper.
Measurements: I think my rig has an aftermarket power steering cooler that would sit behind the winch. Some quick tape measure work and I came up with these dimensions.
Width: 21"
Depth: 6"
Height: 7"
Use : On my previous rig I would use the winch (warn 8274) once or twice a year. Usually to pull someone else out of a snowbank or mudhole, or to pull myself out of a snowbank or mudhole. I am not doing trails or rock crawling that will require a winch to get up and over obstacles. I really like having the winch for peace of mind when I am going ice fishing or by myself in remote areas. I feel a lot safer going through mud and snowy trails with a winch but I am not looking for something that is going to see heavy repeated uses.
Other than needing a winch that can handle the weight of the 80 series and fit my current bumper, I am also wanting a winch that comes with synthetic rope and hopefully doesn't hurt the wallet too much.
Let me know your suggestions.
Thanks