Information on a Winch

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Vote for every option that applies to you and the Overlanding you have done over the years.

  • Yes, my current Overlanding Rig has a Winch.

    Votes: 1 50.0%

  • No, my current Overlanding Rig does not have a Winch.

    Votes: 1 50.0%

  • In all my years, I have never used a winch.

    Votes: 1 50.0%

  • I have used my Winch less than 5 times.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I have used my Winch 6-12 times.

    Votes: 1 50.0%

  • I use my Winch a dozen times a year.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • A Winch is an absolute MUST on my rigs.

    Votes: 1 50.0%

  • A Winch isn't necessary, I don't travel trails where they are needed.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    2
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MesaJohn

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Vote the poll. But also share your opinions and thoughts regarding the necessity of a Winch, or why you think you don't need one.

Currently, my FJ Cruiser doesn't have one. One the other hand, my Jeep Wrangler has one, but I have never needed to use it.

The build on the FJ will be completed in the next month and I am trying to decide if I need to blow a couple grand on a front bumper and Winch.

Just curious what you all have encountered over the years.
 
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Winches depend on where you go. I used to know a guy who would drive around in 2 wheel drive until he got stuck and then put it in 4x4. To him that was four wheeling.
 
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MesaJohn

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genocache said:
Winches depend on where you go. I used to know a guy who would drive around in 2 wheel drive until he got stuck and then put it in 4x4. To him that was four wheeling.
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That is certainly how my Ram truck is treated. It has just over 160,000 miles on it and I bet less than 5,000 miles are with 4x4 engaged. I do not put it in 4x4, unless I absolutely must have it. At 100,000 miles I drained and changed the differential oil. The rear was BLACK... the front looked brand new.

Anyway, back to winches.
 
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