KMA Bumper + XRC Winch

[Hpimichael02]

Yea it's the xrc 8 after reading allot of reviews it seems a good winch and works after being in water, but I'm just nervous that a 8k 5.5 hp won't cut it, any ideas?

[HARDTRAILZ]

snatch blocks and read up on winching techniques. Watch some online dos and donts and go out and practice with it before you are stranded and need it.

[HARDTRAILZ]

I would get one over a Warn anyday, but I already told you that.

[teebes]

Mine is still running strong. I have atleast 4 rescues with it so far. I'd just recommend going with synthetic rope vs cable, such a difference when you are actually using the thing!

[janesy86]

My buddies got one and he's had it a while now and running strong. When I do get my own it'll most likely be the XRC 8k w/ synthetic rope like Teebes has and mentioned. And can get for a decent price as well.

[Hpimichael02]

Where did u get the synthetic rope from?

[teebes]

There are some XRC models that come with rope, or you can add it on. Look at masterpull, they have a rep on Expo that is usually running deals...

[Philberto]

That's right. Look for the "comp editions" that already come with synthetic and proper fairlead. I'm looking at the xrc10 comp myself.

[Hpimichael02]

I just called a local dealer and for 309$ with taxes I'm picking it up tomorrow at noon ))) stay tuned for pics

[Trail X]

Mike, you may want to look over the ORTB recovery article...

http://www.offroadtb.com/articles/vehicle-recovery

Specifically the static recovery page.

[HARDTRAILZ]

that is pretty good. I have found 300 shipped on the net. I should have spent the 259 at the jamboree for one, but i talked myself out of it.

[Hpimichael02]

I'm less than a mile from home before I can put it on!! They called me and found one in stock :$$)))

[Philberto]

comp? or regular?

[fishsticks]

Yea it's the xrc 8 after reading allot of reviews it seems a good winch and works after being in water, but I'm just nervous that a 8k 5.5 hp won't cut it, any ideas?

If you're worried, buy snatch blocks. You should have some on hand anyway for off angle pulls.

[Hpimichael02]

She's in




She's sexy now lol, just don't know how to make the holes for the fair lead the holes need to be big lol and i don't have a drill bit that will do it needless to say it would kill my drill since it's 1/4" thick steel ( any ideas I thought I could use the highest heat with slow slow wire speed to almost act like a plasma but my welder isn't strong enough any ideas ? I wish they put the holes in at the factory on the bumper ((((

[Regulator1175]

that is pretty good. I have found 300 shipped on the net. I should have spent the 259 at the jamboree for one, but i talked myself out of it.

Especially when you had the wife standing there telling you to get it if you wanted.

[fishsticks]

Unless your drill is a total POS, 1/4" steel shouldn't be a big problem. Start with a smaller pilot hole and use progressively larger bits to open the holes up.

[bartonmd]

Why on earth would 1/4" mild steel kill your drill?? Somebody better tell my drill it's been dead for YEARS!! OMG ZOMBIE DRILL!!

Really, mark your holes, dimple the hole with a punch and hamer, and drill it with a 3/16" drill bit... then go larger to whatever size you need... Don't push really hard, and don't go full speed on the larger bits... High School shop class, ya'll...

Mike

[Hpimichael02]

It took me a while ands few beers but I finally did it man now I'm darn beat lol, the actual install only took an hour though lol

[SteveTB03]

Unless your drill is a total POS, 1/4" steel shouldn't be a big problem. Start with a smaller pilot hole and use progressively larger bits to open the holes up.

what kind of drill do you have that can't handle 1/4" steel??