Optimal Warn Winch with my set up? (1 Viewer)

[StevenS]

Hey folks,

I researched the historic threads but didn't turn anything up on this topic, which was a bit of a surprise. Maybe I just looked in the wrong place. Anyway, pardon the repetition if others have posted on this before but based on my existing specs, along with the plan to upgrade to a dual Optima battery set up, what is the optimal Warn winch to run on a TJM bumper with my truck? See sig line for truck specs.

Thanks in advance,
Steven

 

[Gerdo]

I would spend the money and go WARN. 97 single cab Taco? You should be fine with an 8000#. You will probably need a remote solenoid (not integrated) unit. Something like M8000 Warn Industries - Premium Series: M8000 The smittybuilt has worked well for a lot of people XRC 8 Winch W/Synthetic Rope & Aluminum Fairlead-RH2 this one has an aluminum fairlead and synthetic rope. The Smittybuilts are built by one of the bug guys but I'm not sure who at this time.

If you do a lot of mud running then maybe move up to a 9000#er

 

[StevenS]

Thanks Gerdo! I'll make a note and will pull the trigger on this purchase very soon.

Steven

 

[StevenS]

Found a used one in good shape here locally on C-list. May be getting this today.

Thanks again.

 

[StevenS]

OK, another question to all for clarification. Understanding there are 12V and 24V varieties of winches, which do I want? If I have a dual battery set up, would the draw then be 12V or 24V - or do I have the option of doing either? Further, is one better (or more optimal) than another?

Just trying to go forth with the best knowledge so that I know what is best to use.

Thanks in advance.
S

 

[pman]

You would want to get a 12V winch. With dual batteries you "could" get a 24V winch, but its not worth it at all. Everything on your truck is 12V and the wiring would be a complete pain. Plus with the the dual batts running a 12V winch you'll essentially double your reserve capacity.

 

[Happy Trails]

I would spend the money and go WARN. 97 single cab Taco? You should be fine with an 8000#. You will probably need a remote solenoid (not integrated) unit. Something like M8000 Warn Industries - Premium Series: M8000 The smittybuilt has worked well for a lot of people XRC 8 Winch W/Synthetic Rope & Aluminum Fairlead-RH2 this one has an aluminum fairlead and synthetic rope. The Smittybuilts are built by one of the bug guys but I'm not sure who at this time.

If you do a lot of mud running then maybe move up to a 9000#er

X2! I have the M8000 and find it more than adequate for my x-cab Tacoma. I did splurge for synthetic rope for safety and weight reduction.

 

[StevenS]

Great - sounds like the 12V M8000 is the way to go. So when would someone want a 24V vs. a 12V winch? Just trying to understand the application since most every vehicle (that I know of) is 12V.

Thanks
Steven

 

[LukeZero]

Some diesel trucks are 24v, making a 24v winch motor necessary.

 

[Pikeman]

The general rule of thumb when purchasing a winch is to get 1.5 x's your vehicle weight minimum and if you are doing a lot of mud then go 2 x's weight of vehicle.

 

[StevenS]

Great info guys. Thanks. Sounds like the M8000 12V should work just fine.

Steven

 

[StevenS]

Well, I went with the M8000. I found it 2nd hand on eBay, and took it to ACC to have them install. I'd like to say it went right up, but because the winch didn't come with any installation literature it took a little while to get it on the truck. But it went on just fine after some online research. I haven't had the chance to try it out yet, but it's amazing how much more confident it makes me feel going off road now that I have it on the truck. Between the locker and the winch I shouldn't have any issues that I can't get out of. I subscribe to the Overland Journal and there was a small write up about using repelling gloves by PMI for winching. Again, I went to eBay and sure enough found a nice pair of PMI leather repelling gloves to keep in the truck for those times I must resort to the winch. I'll be going on a camping trip in mid January, so we'll see if I get the chance to get the winch going. I only wish it would snow (at all!) here in Atlanta like it did back home in Virginia so that I can have the opportunity to yank some folks out of ditches. Unfortunately all we get is ice, and I'm not going out of my way to drive on that stuff. Thanks again to all who offered advice on this topic. I'm very happy with the winch.

 

[Jacket]

Glad you like it. I used an M8000 for years on my Tacoma and it never once failed me, and never needed a double line pull. With the mud you have back east, YMMV, but it's a great match for a Tacoma for size and strength.

 

[StevenS]

LOL - I don't go out of my way to find mud like some do, but if I do find it hopefully the M8000 is adequate for a quick yank. In my case I'll likely be most concerned with beach sand!

 

[Happy Trails]

Sounds to me like your rig is COMPLETE!

 

[StevenS]

C'mon, when are they ever?

S

 

[Happy Trails]

So true....