M1008 Winch

[shepherm]

Hello everyone. I've been a reading member here for a while I waited to buy a M1008, the day has came and I'm going to pick up the truck tomorrow!

I have a few things I know I want to add including a winch. I currently have a new Warn 18K 24v winch, I'm wondering if its too big. Would I be better off selling the 18K and getting a smaller winch for front, maybe the rear too?

Thanks for your feedback!

 

[Skinny]

Yes...send it to me!!!

Since it 24v, stick with it. Winches are like cow bell, can't have too much of either.

 

[porkysplace]

Post # 10 of this thread will give you links to all kinds of CUCV winch information . Winch help

 

[still standing still cyco]

When it comes to putting a winch on your truck there is no such thing as too big.

 

[shepherm]

Thanks guys. The only thing I dislike about the 18K winch is the cable size, wish I could afford synthetic rope! I need to see if there is a market for the new cable I have maybe I could come up with the rest.

porkysplace that's a great link and I should have searched better.

So after reading almost all the post, I really like behind the bumper mount. I think the winch I have is too wide to fit between the front frame rails. If these Frame specs are correct it should fit between the rear frames.

 

[Skinny]

Post # 10 of this thread will give you links to all kinds of CUCV winch information . Winch help

That post #10 just gave me a ton of reading to do because I'm on the fence of permanent vs. multi mount and electric vs. hydraulic. I've owned plenty but it's still cool to see everyone's setup with feedback. This should definitely be a sticky with an on going list of winch install threads.

It also seems like many guys are running 12v winches. Other than the more expensive Warn's, I think we are limited to MM, Come Up, and some older Ramsey brands. I really have my eye on an integrated solenoid 10k MM for under $800 but that will only work as a multi mount. It will be tough to lay that guy down behind the front bumper.