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New winch

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 64kg, Jan 22, 2006.

  1. Jan 22, 2006
    64kg

    64kg New Member

    Quincy, Ill
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    I would like to get a winch for my stock 67 cj with a f134. I am looking for something 6000 to 8000. The question is I still have the generator. Could I keep the generator and run one or do I have to change to an alternator?
     
    64kg, Jan 22, 2006
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  2. Jan 22, 2006
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Depends on several factors, severity of use, size of battery, and generator capacity. If you had a dual battery setup it would probably help. Couldn't hurt to try it with a generator, although the basic recommendation is to go to an alternator.
     
    Glenn, Jan 22, 2006
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  3. Jan 22, 2006
    64kg

    64kg New Member

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    Its the stock generator. That brings up the question can you run a dual battery set up with a generator. It would be light duty.
     
    64kg, Jan 22, 2006
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  4. Jan 22, 2006
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Just guessing, but I don't know why not. I googled a bit but didn't come up with anything definitive.
     
    Glenn, Jan 22, 2006
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  5. Jan 22, 2006
    willysnut

    willysnut Banned

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    Personally I would upgrade to an alternator. Not sure if a gene could keep the battery charged up fully after a pull much less two, just my $.02
     
    willysnut, Jan 22, 2006
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  6. Jan 22, 2006
    64kg

    64kg New Member

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    Thats what I was thinking. Why does everything I want for it mean I have to change four other things. Oh well, if I didnt spend it on the jeep I would just spend it on something else
     
    64kg, Jan 22, 2006
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  7. Jan 22, 2006
    willysnut

    willysnut Banned

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    Just Empty Every Pocket:beer:
     
    willysnut, Jan 22, 2006
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  8. Jan 22, 2006
    ilovemyjeep

    ilovemyjeep 1971 CJ-5 w/ Dauntless V6

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    You can get a rebuilt alt. for relatively cheap. if you're going to spend the money on a 6-8000lb winch, why not spend another ~50 bucks on an alternator that will allow for a lot more winching just my .02
     
    ilovemyjeep, Jan 22, 2006
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  9. Jan 23, 2006
    Grinsha

    Grinsha minimally sufficient

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    I had a 30 amp generator on my FC and it was worthless when winching. I have an 8000lb ramsey on the front and a 2000lb superwinch on the back with dual battery's and the little superwinch could kill the battery's with the truck running. I just upgraded to a 100 amp alternator.
     
    Grinsha, Jan 23, 2006
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