yes you may have a short pull, but it may be a pull like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQpvhc4e-Fg

i wouldn't go cheap. i too have thought - what if i had even two of these ATV winchs going at the same time? they're sooooo cheap!

still didn't do it. i'd follow the advice. i am waiting to buy a 9000 lb'er.

'99 Rodeo V6 4x4 w/ 8" lift, 33" TrXus MT
4.77, Aussie Locked rear, 8500lb winch, custom rack, custom winch bumper, ProComp lights, 230,000km
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2231794