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Advice On My Winch Options

Discussion in 'Winches' started by Muzikp, May 24, 2020.

  1. May 24, 2020
    Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

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    Question. Is this winch worth putting any effort into?

    I have this winch that was on my Jeep when I bought it. I've never used it but I am pretty sure the motor works. I'm trying to decide if I should use this winch or buy one of the $500 12,000lb chinese things.

    I have all the cables that operate this winch but it looks like the in/out button on the chinese jobs is a much more user friendly option.

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  2. May 24, 2020
    Jay's WWII Jeeps

    Jay's WWII Jeeps Member

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    I would sell that one and buy a Harbor Freight one, I have used it weekly for years with no issues. The remote also makes it even easier!!
    Jay
     
  3. May 24, 2020
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    Absolutely NO reason not to use that. Most especially if the Jeep is already set up for it. I used the Belleview 6000 (same winch) for 4 1/2 decades on my CJ5 and never a hint of a problem. No power out but in my experience that is a seldom used feature. In a lot of ways, the Belleview/early Warn are more robust than the subsequent 8274. Don't waste $500 on chinese!!!!!
     
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  4. May 24, 2020
    matt johnson

    matt johnson Caretaker of family Jeeps

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    Keep and use the Warn.
     
  5. May 24, 2020
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    If I had an old upright warn...I'd definitely be trying to use it.
     
  6. May 24, 2020
    PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Genuinely curious...

    Without power-out, how does one release a load under tension?
     
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  7. May 24, 2020
    Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

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    The Jeep is sorta setup for it. I took it off because it needs to move 1" to the passenger side to clear my power steering gear. Doesn't look like a big deal to move it over.
     
  8. May 24, 2020
    Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

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    Looks like I better check my needle bearing and give this thing a good once over then.

     
  9. May 24, 2020
    Twin2

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    I vote use it (y)
     
  10. May 24, 2020
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    Run it.
     
  11. May 29, 2020
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    I"d be running that. Do a full rebuild and it will be like new.
     
  12. May 29, 2020
    jjdebarros

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  13. May 29, 2020
    durangotang

    durangotang Member 2022 Sponsor

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    There are 3 in-cab controls on these: power, clutch, and brake. If you pull the winch taught and need to let line out, you have to pull the brake and disengage the clutch. This will let the winch free spool with the garbage band brake controlling the tension/rate. It's just as shady as it sounds.
     
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  14. May 29, 2020
    durangotang

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    If you don't decide to keep this PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sell me the controls... I would never run them if it weren't for my strange need to keep everything period correct. You can rig up modern controls that are quite a bit safer.


    Also, you mentioned that you're not sure if the motor works. You can find that out in about 15 seconds with a pair of jumper cables. Hook (+) to the terminal up on the motor, most people test with (-) on the thumb screw above the brake. Hook the winch end up first, hook up one side of the battery connection, then touch the other side to the terminal for a second. You'll know right away if it's good to go. They are a tough one to kill.
     
  15. May 29, 2020
    Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

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    Thanks. Going to test it tomorrow. If I don't keep it you have dibs on the controls (they are in perfect shape). At this point I've decided if it works it's going back on the Jeep.
     
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  16. May 29, 2020
    Jw60

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    "Better to have a winch and not need it than to not have a winch and need it"
    "Any winch is better than no winch"
     
  17. May 29, 2020
    PeteL

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    Can you actually de-clutch with heavy tension on these winches? I can't release the dog-clutch on a pto winch unless I back off on the load, using the jeep's clutch and transmission.
     
  18. May 29, 2020
    durangotang

    durangotang Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Honestly, I don't know. I've never really tested it that way.
     
  19. May 29, 2020
    45es

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    With these Belleview winches, if you feel the need, a motor with both power in and out is available. I have a link saved somewhere that I think I can find.
     
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  20. May 30, 2020
    Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

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    I actually saw your link the other day in my travels around here. I didn't click it tho... should have saved it :oops:
     
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