What manual come-along would you recommend for someone just starting out on his build? I live 5 minutes from Harbor Freight and 15 minutes from a Northern Tool store if they carry something you think might be worth buying, and I’d save on shipping.
So let’s say a winch isn’t in my budget right now...
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Look up some videos on using a high lift jack as a come along. I think the are better and has more uses. Available at mentioned stores.
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Guess I need to pay attention more to my local Craigslist ads
What are you driving? A hidden winch using the harbor freight universal winch plate takes a little fab but is cheap and then you don’t need a whole bumper. A hi lift works too or as heavy of a come along as you can find. Maybe 5/16” cable if you can find it.
Just looked and a Warn 8000 for $450 but I’ve seen them cheaper.
Just looked and a Warn 8000 for $450 but I’ve seen them cheaper.
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I recently bought my son’s 1997 4Runner Limited. Still stock bumpers.
There HAS to be a bolt-on winch carrier to use the factory bump on a T4R - that or as @gnob said, receiver mount basket.
Used Warns are the ticket if new seems too steep.
Even a old crusty one can be rebuilt to work / look great, Warn supports their winches with parts/service.
Used Warns are the ticket if new seems too steep.
Even a old crusty one can be rebuilt to work / look great, Warn supports their winches with parts/service.
Here you go this is a quality 5-ton hand operated come along winch: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-02256A-Puller-Pulling-Capacity/dp/B000MBWCIU/?tag=ihco-20
A hilift jack works too but they are so heavy and bulky. This little thing you can keep in a duffle bag or gear box.
A hilift jack works too but they are so heavy and bulky. This little thing you can keep in a duffle bag or gear box.
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Thanks! I added it to my wish list. Need to upgrade brakes (since they’re squealing and need done anyway), and add a transmission cooler first. But this is definitely on my list of must-have accessories, along with recovery traction plates to put under the tires.
Harbor freight winch on sale for $289
or used winch on Craigslist. I’ve bought Warns for <$100 and no names for $40.
If you’ve ever used a come along or hi lift to winch you’d probably go out and buy an electric winch the next day. That’s if you don’t die of a heart attack first while using them.
or used winch on Craigslist. I’ve bought Warns for <$100 and no names for $40.
If you’ve ever used a come along or hi lift to winch you’d probably go out and buy an electric winch the next day. That’s if you don’t die of a heart attack first while using them.
I have literal hours and hours cranking on my come-along when I was in the 16-18 year old range. You are correct it is great motivation to get an electric winch but also to not get stuck in the first place.