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Winch way? #904917 09/11/08 04:25 AM

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WagonMaster Offline

Rock Warrior

I had a chance to use the X8000i for the first time today, and I've come to 5 conclusions:

1) Jump starter boxes can't power a winch worth a damn. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />

2) Winches, when used with a proper power source, freakin' ROCK! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

3) Having a reciever to connect your reciever-mount winch to probably works much better than chaining it to the bumper. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />

4) But the bumper still works. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />

5) I don't have clue how to wind the winch back up. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

What I mean by number 5 is that; can I just spool in willy-nilly, or should I unwind it and get a nice left-right stack wind on it?

I'll assume the later, but I thought I'd check.

Thanks,

Wagon Master

Last edited by WagonMaster; 09/11/08 04:26 AM.

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Re: Winch way? [Re: WagonMaster] #904918 09/11/08 09:35 AM

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A-dale,AZ

DREDnot

Need a Spot

To keep from ruining the cable, you want to wind it up nice.
Anchor the hook to something immobile and winch your vehicle up to it in neutral or with a little brake just to keep the cable taught while you carefully guide it neatly onto the drum.
Use heavy gloves and dont be tempted to let the cable slide through your hand... hand-over-hand it.

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Re: Winch way? [Re: DREDnot] #904919 09/11/08 10:57 AM

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Port Charlotte, FL

yankneck696 Offline

Mudrunner

I suggest that you check on Pirate4x4.com & find the winching bible. Billavista did a very good writeup on it.

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Re: Winch way? [Re: WagonMaster] #904920 09/18/08 02:02 AM

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Eibach Springs, California

rrodriguez Offline

Wheeler

Quote

I have a Warn X8000i also and it work's ok, about the mounting i remember reading about the 2" receiver hitch that it's rated for only about 5000 pound so you must be careful as you may end up with a airborne winch.

Re: Winch way? [Re: WagonMaster] #904921 09/18/08 02:06 AM

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Eibach Springs, California

rrodriguez Offline

Wheeler

You can download the wiring diagrams i made from this link if you want to keep them for reference

wirings Warn X8000i

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