comanche13 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 theres a guy at my work and he's going to sell me one its about 12 years old but he says he'll sell it to me for 150 bucks is that a good deal he says it works great. and has only been used a few times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 i would go a little bigger. get a 8000 or 9000lb. i got my Warn M8000 for free, but they can be had for around $5-600 new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 A 6000 won't be enough... Unless you use a snatch block for even simple extractions. Which is a pain, nobody ever does it, then you burn the winch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Just FYI... the 6000 IS WHAT the FACTORY offered and made that neat little mount for XJ/MJ's....... A general rule is 2-2.5 times GVWR. When considering you ca get this @ a buck and a half, I would grab it. I may be on the lighter side, but it will work and you can always sell and upgrade down the road. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I would get it. 6000lb is definitely enough for the weight of the MJ providing that you are not trying to pull the entire vehicle up a hill if it's not running, but it will be more than enough for assistance in getting unstuck or up over a rock with the truck running and helping :thumbsup: . Given an option...I would go for the 8 - 9000lb, but this is a good deal if it is in good working order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Not sure of the dry weight of a MJ, but to mee an 8000lb winch is barely enough. Figure you rig weighs 3k+/- then add all the junk we keep in them and you are closer to 3.5k so using that figure you need at least 7k winch. Also the fact that it is 12 yrs old, and you really don't know the history :huh???: You don't know if it has been abused(most winches are even if only used a few times). PLus with it being 12 yrs old.. the solenoids would be questionable at best.. and would require a thorough inspection. You can get a warn M8000 for just under 600... It would though make a good trailer winch, or axle winch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxRacing282 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 buy it, if you don't like it, sell it. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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