WHICH WINCH TO BUY??? [Archive] - Hummer Forums by Elcova

HummBebe

11-20-2006, 11:03 PM

So, what do the 3 bies think is the best winch for the H3?

Which one would you buy and why???

Oh, and I'm asking the 3 bies.....:fdance:

Sewie

11-20-2006, 11:07 PM

I hate you :fdance:;)

HummBebe

11-20-2006, 11:14 PM

:jump: :jump: :jump:

Participate in the discussion or fawk off!!!;)

bjc

11-20-2006, 11:26 PM

As partial as I am to the DOI winch bumper, I am in love with this setup:

33188

Desert Dan

11-20-2006, 11:30 PM

Warn?
9.5ti Thermometric (http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/src/9.5ti.shtml) 9,500lbs

or the PowerPlant HP with an air compressor

Warns site
http://www.warn.com/truck/index.shtml

f5fstop

11-20-2006, 11:37 PM

The 9.5ti is on sale at Quadratec for $969.00.

HummBebe

11-20-2006, 11:47 PM

Guys, guys guys.....I can shop myself :clapping:

Which one and why???

:p

HummBebe

11-20-2006, 11:48 PM

isn't the 9500 overkill for an H3???

would an 8000 be adequate???

f5fstop

11-21-2006, 12:17 AM

I have alway heard, and lived by when I had a Winch, that its rating should be 1.5 times the GVWR of the vehicle it is mounted to. The H3 is 5850, so the winch should be at least 8775. So 8000 is too small, and 9500 is bigger than required. A 9000 would be ok, but I would go no lower.

I like Warn, but there are other reliable ones out there.

Desert Dan

11-21-2006, 12:27 AM

The Warn Power Plant weighs 100lbs and the 9500 weighs 89lbs.

Not much differnce considering it has an air compressor built in.

HummBebe

11-21-2006, 12:28 AM

I have alway heard, and lived by when I had a Winch, that its rating should be 1.5 times the GVWR of the vehicle it is mounted to. The H3 is 5850, so the winch should be at least 8775. So 8000 is too small, and 9500 is bigger than required. A 9000 would be ok, but I would go no lower.

I like Warn, but there are other reliable ones out there.

Excellent info as usual:D

Mile Marker has a relationship with HUMMER and the Military. It seems as thought they are not as widely used as Warn. Any particular reason?

HummBebe

11-21-2006, 12:31 AM

The Warn Power Plant weighs 100lbs and the 9500 weighs 89lbs.

Not much differnce considering it has an air compressor built in.

I'm thinking that powerplant would be a pretty sexy thing to have in an integrated style winch bumper??

Sewie

11-21-2006, 01:48 AM

I'm thinking that powerplant would be a pretty sexy thing to have in an integrated style winch bumper??

And you wouldn't need to borrow my compressor anymore. ;)

Get a 9.5. Never know when you'll need to pull out a stuck H2. :jump:

BTW. I still hate you. :fdance:

westhillsat

11-21-2006, 02:58 AM

WOW !

I wasn't paying attention. I thought you wanted to buy a WITCH. Was ready to give you the address of my 1st wife...

RYD

:giggling: :D :D :D

Sorry Beeb's, I couldn't resist.

westhillsat

11-21-2006, 03:08 AM

I'm thinking that powerplant would be a pretty sexy thing to have in an integrated style winch bumper??

Cool :cool:

I'd want a Warn with synthetic winch line.

NEOCON1

11-21-2006, 03:51 AM

isn't the 9500 overkill for an H3???

would an 8000 be adequate???

not if you gotta drag a busted H2 around ;) :giggling:

Vettster

11-21-2006, 05:54 AM

Wench?
Why would anyone want to buy a wench when you can just rent one for a few hours and save all kinds of money.(even after you pay for the motel room):D

blindzebra

11-21-2006, 07:37 AM

I'm getting the 12k warn powerplant before next summer. That's my choice.:perfect10s: . I want the extra power if I need it.

f5fstop

11-21-2006, 11:43 AM

You might need a 13K to pull out DRTY; them thar H2s are heavy....

Only thing I would say to look out for with the PowerPlant HP on a Hummer H3 front end is how much airflow does it prevent from reaching the radiator. It appears to stick up pretty high and could block some needed air into the radiator, causing the vehicle to run warm; in the desert areas.

HummerNewbie

11-21-2006, 04:58 PM

I am running the Mile Marker SE12000 and am very happy with it. I got it through a buddy of mine that knows winches and he highly recommends them. I also know that you can get this same one for about $550 shipped. I also like having the extra power in case I need it.

DRTYFN

11-21-2006, 05:19 PM

I hate you :fdance:;)
Just wait- you won't.:giggling:

Oh yeah, get a Warn.

WARN > all the crappy winches

Bully13

11-21-2006, 05:30 PM

Winches... not sure. However, I know of some pretty good wenches at Medevil Times

H2 BULLY

11-21-2006, 06:27 PM

Bebe's gettin a winch!!!! Yessss!!!! :clapping:

Field Scout

11-21-2006, 08:36 PM

I have the doi w/warn 8000lb winch, love it but want to get synthetic line. would have spent the extra $75.00 and gotten the 9.5 if I was paying attention but my cheap a$$ side came out ;) and looked at the lower price and didn't see actual price difference. the 8000lb pulled plenty good when I got myself sitting on the frame in a mud hole. single line pull, that was after I found a suitable winch point. first try pulled a tree out of the ground(oops) but if you have a snatch block I think it would have plenty pull:)

ree

11-21-2006, 09:12 PM

So how are you going to mount the wench, uh winch? ;)

H3 Hummer

11-21-2006, 09:46 PM

So how are you going to mount the wench, uh winch? ;)
I mount my WARN to a front tow receiver. However I don't recommend this because it does limit the approach angle. I think the winch mount made by Cris is the best out there so far.

I don't see any feedback about a winch and the suspension. Hitting a pot hole with a 100 pound winch on the front is a lot of g forces, I would like some opinions of that issue.

What about security?

HummBebe

11-21-2006, 09:50 PM

So how are you going to mount the wench, uh winch? ;)

Not sure yet....soooo many options;)

HummBebe

11-21-2006, 09:51 PM

I'll probaly get an integrated version, there are a few out there, so security is not really an issue there.

bjc

11-21-2006, 10:34 PM

Hitting a pot hole with a 100 pound winch on the front is a lot of g forces, I would like some opinions of that issue.

I've got an integrated winch bumper and brush guard on my front end and I don't lose any sleep over the weight issue. I use synthetic line which helps a bit. If I was worried, I would still keep the winch and tell my wench...I mean wife...to sit in the back. :giggling:

HummBebe

11-21-2006, 11:29 PM

I've got an integrated winch bumper and brush guard on my front end and I don't lose any sleep over the weight issue. I use synthetic line which helps a bit. If I was worried, I would still keep the winch and tell my wench...I mean wife...to sit in the back. :giggling:

I like that one too.....

blindzebra

11-22-2006, 02:07 AM

I high speed travel I don't think it will have enough negative effect on the air flow to matter. At slow speeds in 4lo locked, when the engine does get warm, the air flow won't be affected at all.

HummBebe

11-22-2006, 03:53 PM

BeBe, are you sure you don't want to buy my 1st wife ?

RYD

Well, lets see. does she clean???:D

Arizona Hummerboy

11-22-2006, 07:02 PM

I have the doi w/warn 8000lb winch, love it but want to get synthetic line. would have spent the extra $75.00 and gotten the 9.5 if I was paying attention but my cheap a$$ side came out ;) and looked at the lower price and didn't see actual price difference. the 8000lb pulled plenty good when I got myself sitting on the frame in a mud hole. single line pull, that was after I found a suitable winch point. first try pulled a tree out of the ground(oops) but if you have a snatch block I think it would have plenty pull:)

I am runing the Warn 9.5 TI on the H2. I also carry a Pull Pal along with me.