poor boy car hauler

[05X4X4]

I saw that Gearz! I have the trailer... The box... But no spare winch.


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[Mudhog1977]

if I did that I would buy the smittybuilt xrc8 so I can put the synthetic cable on the bronco and put my steel cable on the trailer

[PondSkum]

Technically you don't NEED an 8k winch for the trailer, unless your tires are flat and axles locked up, a 3-4k winch should pull a Jeep (or similar rig) onto a trailer, assuming it has ramps or tilts.

I could be wrong though... I have a 3500 lb harbor freight winch sitting in my garage that I've thought about mounting to the trailer to try out... Maybe I need to give a shot...

[Mudhog1977]

the only reason I was thinking bout the xrc8 is because you can get it with synthetic cable for $299 plus tax whereas you buy synthetic cable for $185 plus you still have to buy the hawse fairlead so basically for $100 more you can have get another winch, but yes I think a 3500 should be plenty especially if you use a snatch block

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btw I went ahead and got the 4 connector wire cause I didn't feel like spending $100 on 7 conductor wire, I will add more wire later

[UstabeaRenegade]

Also keep an eye out in pawn shops for a winch as well - they do turn up and you can argue with them since they techically dont know if they work or not - a buddy of mine picked up a Warn 8271 for 200 bucks and it was in working order

[Mudhog1977]

Almost finished! Went about $250 over budget though


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[05X4X4]

Lookin good can't wait to see the finished product!


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[Mudhog1977]

Here it is! Just gotta put a lift on or get smaller tires they rub a lil when u hit a hard bump


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My hound dog he's my helper lol when I come in from work him and I sit on the couch and eat cookies lol

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[05X4X4]

LIFT!!!!!! Never say 'smaller tires' that just leave a bad taste.


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[Mudhog1977]

Lol I know made me cringe just saying it I put bigger tires on everything