On a stock truck, just dinking around a 9,500 is plenty. If you plan on really sticking that truck, a 15,000 or even 16,500 would be the wise choice.

 

3/4 ton diesel..... If its used for self recovey, i would say no smaller then 12K. If its used as recovery for other vehicles, then 9500.

 

No less than a 12,000 if you plan on getting it stuck good.

 

Why not a 9,500 lb and a Snatch Block?? I always assumed that would work well and be cheap.

 

Why not a 9,500 lb and a Snatch Block?? I always assumed that would work well and be cheap.

Thats along the line that I said in the other forum... with the added "get one as big as you can afford"

 

at least 150% of the vehicle's maximum expected loaded weight. 9500 will work, 12k would be good to have just in case. you never know when you're going to get jurrassic park stuck.

 

The price difference between a 9.5k and 12k isnt much, so it seems like the only logical choice to go with the bigger one. The Milemarker 9.5k is $499, while the 12k is $599. Its a no brainer to me...

 

A 9000lb'erer is nice for a fullsize rig...add the weight of a diesel motor and you will want the 12,000lb'er for a single line pull. Sure a snatch block is always an option, but it sucks knowing your winch lines effective range is cut in half automatically because you need more pulling power than just the winch provides.

 

Id get 12k, thats what most powerstrokes and D-max CC's have around here. Better to go overboard for 200 or so more bucks than be stuck with an 800 dollar winch that wont cut it. :read:

 

Id get 12k, thats what most powerstrokes and D-max CC's have around here. Better to go overboard for 200 or so more bucks than be stuck with an 800 dollar winch that wont cut it. :read:

Word, since you are gonna be payin that much, might as well spend a few bills more to get what you really want/need for that heavy ass truck :read:

 

do they make a 12k lb hidden winch for these trucks?

 

do they make a 12k lb hidden winch for these trucks?

Winches are not vehicle specific. And whether its "hidden" or not depends on the way you choose to mount it, not the winch itself.

 

Winches are not vehicle specific. And whether its "hidden" or not depends on the way you choose to mount it, not the winch itself.

yea i know, i just mean i want a 12k lb winch preferably hidden........

 

Doubt the 12k will fit in a hidden mount, and if it will it will be the special short drum model which will only hold 50' of cable and you dont want that.

 

boy, those Toughcountry brushguards look really good......

 

thanks guys, im gonna get a 12k lb warn. Now ive just gotta find a front bumper replacement that will hold one. Will a ranchhand or tough country front bumper replacement hold a 12k lb winch? Does warn make a decent looking 12k lb front bumper replacement?

 

dont get a mile marker electric. They suck. 9.5k will do in 80% of teh situtations if not more. They are also faster than 12k. But if your like me and dont want to be stranded, get the 12k. The ranchand will hold it fine. Hell im getting the 16.5k one day just because I dont EVER want to be fucked by not having a big enough winch.

 

yea, ive been there stuck at 4am in teh morning with a 9k lb winch that couldnt do the job........it sucks

 

heh yeah i caught a 9k on fire once. Woops :crazy:

 

hey do you dallas guys ever get together?