Information on a Winch

[MesaJohn]

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.

 

[genocache]

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.

 

[MesaJohn]

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.

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.

 

[Russell Peters]

It really depends on where you drive and what kind of trails you’re on. Driving on paved roads and compacted fire trails in the summer wouldn’t necessitate the need for a winch as opposed to driving in sand, mud and snow year round. Also, for me, a winch is something I would rather have and not need then need and not have. But, we do have a wide variety of trails and weather out here in Utah.

 

[smritte]

I did Adopt a trail for about three decades. We wore out winch's and cables. It was a must running Rubicon, Dusy and the Hammers. Today I still have one but I haven't needed it in years