Best towing winches according to redditors

If you don't cut the inner tubes and just use the whole thing you have a much larger rubber band. Use a come along to cock your weapon. Since you're in a mall, use these as projectiles.

When you get out of prison, post about your adventure on /r/tifu.

Here is an example of what you need in that situation.

Never wheel alone
Keep a tow strap, preferably a kinetic yanker
Keep an air compressor
Air down your tires
Stay out of the water, your diff and trans breather tubes are about 20 inches off the ground and they will suck water

If you're going to break any of the those rules, buy a winch and self recovery block
Above all else, NEVER WHEEL ALONE!!!

I do 10 gallon batches BIAB with a 20 gallon kettle. With my trub loss to hot break, grain absorbtion, and boil off it is just big enough to fit my water (typically 17.25 gallons) for a 10 gallon batch at around 1.055 (OG) and the 24 lbs. of grain at mash. I could likely go a bit higher with my OG, but otherwise I would have to stick to single batches for anything over about 1.065 or so.

I made my false bottom from a stainless grill grate and some stainless carriage bolts from Home Depot. This keeps my bag off the heating element during the mash.

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My electric system is in my basement, so I have a hood installed to the underside of the 1st floor joists for venting moisture. I use a 4500 Watt boilcoil hooked up to a Worthog controller from High Gravity Brew.

My bag is from The Brew Bag and it has held up great. I hang it from a pulley supported from an eyebolt lagged into one of the above floor joists. I wall mounted a winch onto the foundation wall to lift the bag, way overkill I know, but it was the best I could find for cheap.

I've only recently moved to all electric, but this system has worked great so far. In order to bring the ~15 gallons to a solid boil I did have to insulate my kettle with some reflectix even with a 4500 Watt element ,but once I did that it rolls just fine.

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I can't tell is the eye loop is pointing up, but if it is you might find a friend with a winch. If you can hook a cable to the eye you should be able to winch that sucker right off of there.

Even a hand winch might do the trick.

Yeah you have a whole lot of stuff on that list that makes me wonder...."Why?"

Ditch the flint and steel, add a bic lighter.

Think less about "surviving" in the woods frontiersman style and more about keeping your body alive until rescuers make their way to you, and ways to help rescuers find you.

The PLB is an excellent addition. Since this is a car kit, focus on items that keep your car operational- a tire patch kit, an air compressor. A spare tire. Jumper cables. Something to jump your battery in the absence of another car- one of those power packs, or a nice sized solar panel with car kit. Or both.

Ditch the flashlight, get a headlamp.

Do you have a cell phone charger in your car? Get one. Maybe get your ham radio license and get a radio setup in there. Get a large water container and keep it in the Jeep and filled with water. How about a jerry can with extra gas? Road flares? Aerial flares? Fire extinguisher?

Besides that stuff, some emergency rations, a warm sleeping bag. A tarp or small tent, a couple bic lighters and decent fire starters. One solid knife, one solid saw. A shovel isn't a bad idea. Also- tow rope! Something like this is awesome- even if you don't have another vehicle to pull your car out, you can use the saw and rope to build a flip-flop winch and pull your car out. Or just get a come-along.

Almost rough country, it’s the magnum knockoff

Yes modification was required, but I wouldn’t call them issues because I knew what I was getting into. There was some minor metal cutting to the backside of the bumper because the winch plate had to be 1/4” lower than they planned because of the brush guard mount. The front plate behind the fairlead had to be cut to fit in between the outer guard mounts also.

I measured all this out before purchasing the winch plate. Whether or not it works definitely depends on the guard!

I always wondered if one of these would be useful. https://www.amazon.com/Pit-Bull-CECOMINOD095439-1200Lb-Winch/dp/B000FPGZ6I

If you have a truck (or a friend with a truck) that has a decent hitch you can rent a car trailer for pretty cheap. In the US, it looks like it's only about $55/day. You may need a few helpers if you're going to push it up the loading ramp by hand. Ideally though, you would use a comealong.

Nice work. I did something similar this spring. After a few times up and down I replaced my tie off point with this this winch. It now takes almost zero effort to raise and lower.

Since you can't use a truck/tractor maybe a manual winch would work. Something like this? Just need a sturdy tree nearby or a chain long enough to reach one.

2005 TJ Rubicon was 100% stock when I got it.

Mods list:

Softopper top

Dirtworx front and rear bumpers

Autofeel 50" LED light bar

Smittybilt XRC 9500 synthetic winch and jerry cans purchased from the nice fellas at Olympic 4x4 in Snohomish, WA.

Rubicon Express 3.5" super-flex lift purchased from the fine fellas at 4 Wheel Parts in Lynwood, WA.

Rubicon Express Double Cardan rear drive shaft also purchased from 4wheel parts.

Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar 33" 12x5 and some wheels

MBRP Stainless Steel Cat Back Exhaust T-409 from somewhere on Amazon.

Lemme check... yep. Every pocket emptied.

[Here's some people debating some important things.] (http://www.4x4overlandtravel.com/t260-driving-on-sand-open-diff-traction-control-lsd-locker-at-or-mt)

If you can get an auto with crawl control, [they can un-bury themselves in sand up to the frame.] (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi548GCtqXLAhUU2mMKHaf7AJwQyCkIHjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D19BNRvuNLWE&usg=AFQjCNGIdvDnjdRZhX3y31C570h5Hayesw) 2016 3rd gen only though. If you have a manual, take it easy and leave your lead foot before the sand starts.

I drilled tie down points into my bed and fastened with toggle bolts. My spare water and fuel supplies are attached via bungee cord to these. Check TacomaWorld for a "locker anytime" mod if you get the TRD OR version so you can activate it in 2 or 4hi. Momentum is your friend.

If you're going to be in and out of the desert a lot, I'd highly recommend [an onboard air system] (https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/on-board-air-install-lots-o-pics.150258/) and [tire deflators] (http://www.walmart.com/ip/19512682?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227015534628&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40839239552&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78652380752&veh=sem).

Tow package is important because it adds an engine oil cooler (& transmission cooler on autos) as well as the other usual bits. Could also use a set of [Treds] (https://www.tred4x4.com/).

Totally overkill, but why the hell not. [12,000 lb winch] (http://www.4wheelparts.com/Winches-Winch-Accessories/12-000-lbs-Electric-Winches.aspx?t_c=18&t_s=300&t_pt=100700&Manufacturer_PQ=Warn) and a [sand anchor] (http://www.amazon.com/PULL-PAL-WINCH-ANCHOR-11000-Heavy-Duty/dp/B004WFX8HQ).

Personally, I'd recommend just going with a 2009-2011 TRD OR w/ A-Trac. But I don't have any experience driving on sand so take what I say loosely.

To save some search time, one of these.

Never used one but I'm sure you can find a solid one that can do the job for your $100 budget.

Winches are something that scare me, and I wouldn't want to skimp on. Lots of load on a line that you're relying on not to break and snap back at you.

As others have said it's your money; do as you wish.

All that said; how bad were you really stuck?

You can get recovery boards to leave in your toolbox

http://www.amazon.com/Innovations-20333-Escaper-Orange-Traction/dp/B00AV2HONS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410038008&sr=8-2&keywords=maxx+traxx

You can get winches and pull anchors for use when you don't have a tree to strap to and mount them on a receiver plat form so you can remove it when you need to;

http://www.amazon.com/WARN-86245-VR8000-000-Winch/dp/B004UJ3IAQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1410038095&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Warn+winch

http://www.amazon.com/PULL-PAL-WINCH-ANCHOR-11000-Heavy-Duty/dp/B004WFX8HQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1410038122&sr=1-1&keywords=Pull+pal

You can run an all terrain tire and you will get further than highway tread even on a 2wd truck- and your truck needs tires anyway why not go all terrain if you can find one that has decent road manners (I run firestone destination A/Ts and they have been just fine).

See the thing is- that entire list is all stuff that people hang off of 4x4s anyway!

So, buy recovery boards, buy a winch on a hitch mount, buy A/Ts and leave your stockers out in the garage. See if your truck still gets stuck. Still getting stuck? Upgrade to a 4x4. Sell your truck with the stockers on it, throw the A/Ts and recovery boards and winch on your new 4x4.

If you read off road magazines, most of them will tell you not to go off road by yourself in the first place. None of them will tell you to take a 2x4 off road, but none are going to tell you that a 4x4 simply will not get stuck.

We're talking more like this.

Thoughts on the 8000lb Warn vs the 10000lb smitty?

https://www.amazon.com/WARN-26502-M8000-8000-lb-Winch/dp/B000182DYM

I read somewhere that I should go for 10k. Is 8k enough? I'm thinking it'll be pulling me out of mud, and other cars out of snow.

https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Heavy-Duty-Hand-Puller-Cable/dp/B01MR52L5K

I would consider this one personally

edit: I see you ordered one. Good choice.

The synthetic version is a little more but I dont know your budget. It's worth it.

Bumpers are a personal taste, but as far as the winch goes, I would take that money and buy a Warn winch. They have been market leaders forever, and for good reason. Dont want your winch failing when you need it.

This is a great winch. I have one on the front of my JKU Rubicon. It currently has a $75 mail in rebate as well, so if you order online with no tax, it costs less than the smittybilt

Here is the rebate form.

Depending on how much money you are willing to put into it, you could just get an electric hoist/cable wench with a remote control for under 100 bucks.

Something like this

Then there are two key parameters here.

The first is the maximum torque, which in this case is (30 lbs)*(wheel radius). If you have a more advanced block and tackle pulley, you can divide by the mechanical advantage. For example, if no mechanical advantage and a 3" radius wheel, you need a motor rated for 8 ft-lbs. Not hard for a decent motor, but beyond a 'RC car' motor.

The second is a mechanism that can hold on to torque. Most motors either turn or burn. So you need a ratchet mechanism and controls to stop and start the motor when it can turn.

And it just occurs to me. We are trying to come up with a product that already exists: A winch

I've seen this, but it's not that powerful. https://www.amazon.com/910500-Drill-Winch-500lb-capacity/dp/B00SF70SN4

Then there's this attachment to mount medium hitches to hitch ball. https://www.amazon.com/Superwinch-2060-Portable-pattern-capacity/dp/B001Q3E5W4

You could also look at mounting a hook into a hitch mount (http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/winches/hitch-receiver-mount-for-winches-69106.html) for the winch. I've found that the front hook off of a TJ Wrangler will fit inside the hitch mount. I have no idea what it's rated for, but my limited uses on trailers seems to be fine.

Also, don't use jumper cables... They make quick disconnects for the wiring that would be much safer.

After further deliberation... the hinge thing is probably unnecessary.

A rectangular or square plate is probably superior...

http://www.thyssenkruppaerospace.com/uploads/pics/pic_aluminium_weight_1.gif

...it could have angle iron "skis" topside to facilitate drag reduction...

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/180423751639-0-1/s-l1000.jpg

...and a 500lb capacity winch to actuate the magnet.

https://www.amazon.ca/910500-Drill-Winch-500lb-capacity/dp/B00SF70SN4

This may be best accomplished by a team of coordinating bots.

A surveying drone...

http://www.aviationwa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/UAV_argyle_mine_flight2_Aibotix.jpg

...a lightweight mine detecting and site marking rover (anything under 50 pounds with a spread footprint I presume to be unlikely to trip a mine)...

http://metaldetectingforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=202343&stc=1&d=1362355604

http://www.sedoniatech.co.nz/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/o/robotshop-robot-rover-arduino-tank-kit-rubber-tracks.jpg

...and a heavy duty plate-dropping drone.

http://drones.specout.com/saved_search/Drones-that-Carry-the-Most-Weight

To add all functions to one machine is maybe not outside of the realm of possibility. Like this, only much wider and carrying all of the tech listed above.

http://img.gizmag.com/B_Unstoppable.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ch=Width%2CDPR&fit=max&h=700&q=60&w=616&s=04eacebf738176a34a4156bbd181353c

Requiring a drone capable of lifting 200 pounds or more to sustain flight a few inches above the ground while performing metal detection seems in-viable. Perhaps a guiding contact wire instead of an altimeter could replace the rover, and add its responsibility to the drone.... or function similar to a hovercraft. Surely a drone carrying all of the equipment above is liable to weigh more than 50 pounds... and thus the thrust necessary to lift it may very well be transferred into dangerous pressures on the ground within a few inches of altitude.

Winch 10 pounds

Magnet 2 pounds

Metal detector ~5 pounds?

Survey equipment ~10 pounds?

Drone ??? pounds?



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3218558/Is-bird-plane-No-s-SUPER-DRONE-54-propeller-Swarm-flying-machine-launches-man-skies.html

aluminum ramp from harbor frieght and Warn drill winch

Here they are.

light Bar

Winch

Winch Hook

This might be the bumper on amazon. Not 100% sure. Bumper

4 wheel parts sells the bumper. I would check with them

Red Hook Paint

Fairlead

More truck stuff in under blog

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Likely not then. It’s a worm drive 40:1 mentioned in comments. worm drive

I was looking at a Superwinch 9500 winch with synthetic line or $400 and in that search i found that Moto Alliance seems to have good if not great customer service. Specifically what got me convinced was there were on a forum as a sponsored vendor and they were total honest about what they sold. Another person in a different thread said this is the same winch as the Harbor fright one. Here is the link to the SW 9500 if you are interested and if I did not get this one I would have got this one here http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00KPP6GTY. But all in all you do get what you pay for. If was was going to spend $400 I would go with a bigger name brand one.

As the title suggests, I finished this install of an HK Offroad hidden winch mount on my '03 Overland a bit ago, finally getting around to posting a few pictures.

It's not a super-easy project, but not that bad either; just expect to spend a lot more time fabricating brackets and figuring out how to make your particular winch work on your particular Jeep than you planned on. Have some good drill bits, a step drill, an angle grinder, a Dremel tool, etc.

Winch mount: https://www.hkoffroad.com/collections/wj-hidden-winch-mounts/products/wj-hidden-winch-mount?variant=145913970695

Winch: https://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-97495-XRC-Winch-Capacity/dp/B00K150ZNG?th=1

Switch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D5QNYN9/

Cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JGJGLWW/

This is the model: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXS3BXI

I love it. It was easy to install and it's easy to operate. I haven't had to use it in the few weeks since I've had it... I'll let you know if I have a failure.

Winch 9500lbs $299 waterproof bad ass never had an issue all my 4x4 buddies use them.

Smittybilt 97495 XRC Winch - 9500 lb. Load Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXS3BXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XC97ybC2JS6D0

I'd spend the extra $100 and take my chances on a SmittyBilt

I used one of these and it worked well (I could mount a ~180lb RTT by myself). I'm still using it, but now as part of a overhead hoist system.

Here is the mobile version of your link

Just a little elbow grease

I put together a very similar setup when I had a '85 4Runner with removable hard top. My system used nylon rope with the 4 corners going around pulleys attached to the rafters with eye hooks. Then all 4 ropes tied into 1 which went around another pulley at the wall, then down to a 5 to 1 pulley hoist so I could raise it all the way to the roof and park under it. Once it was up at the roof I had some heavy duty rope looped around the rafters that I looped under the ends of the 2x4's holding the hard top, as a backup in case any part of the system failed.

I also helped my friend setup a similar system to remove his '67 Bronco hardtop, which was much heavier so we used a crank winch instead of the pulley hoist.

I'm no expert, but I have this one https://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-97495-XRC-Winch-Capacity/dp/B00JXS3BXI.

I love it. Hook up was a breeze and I've used it once and it worked like a dream. I bought mine from Amazon and had no problem. You could always opt for the synthetic line on the Smittybilt one too.