View Full Version : Which Bumper Winch is the Best
H2 BULLY
09-07-2006, 12:10 PM
I have an 2006 SUT, I am thinking of getting a bumper winch installed. I like the hide away look. just not sure which one to go with. I like the one that Dennis and DRTY have but don't know what kind it is. Also I know that Trail duty has one made by Warn. I also saw one on a truck made by road armor Dakar that looks pretty cool too. ( it makes the truck look like it is smiling.) I think Phil D went wheeling with this truck before it is a black SUV.
PARAGON
09-07-2006, 12:57 PM
The warn winch bumper that trail duty carries. It mounts via sub-frame system and then has the bumper shroud that you can bang the heck out of and then replace all without damaging the winch or it's mounting system.
Many winch mounts integrate the full bumper with the winch mount.
DRTYFN
09-07-2006, 03:58 PM
The warn winch bumper that trail duty carries. It mounts via sub-frame system and then has the bumper shroud that you can bang the heck out of and then replace all without damaging the winch or it's mounting system.
Many winch mounts integrate the full bumper with the winch mount.
Don't forget the part about drilling.:giggling:
H2 BULLY
09-07-2006, 06:27 PM
I really like the road armor Dakar Bumper. It looks pretty tough. Any downsides to it?
Alan06SUT
09-08-2006, 02:29 AM
Phil why do you use the cradle winch instead of a Winch bumper? I'm sure this has been discussed, but FUK off with search comments please! :D I want some new info after having these set ups for a while now.
H2 BULLY
09-09-2006, 03:47 AM
You all have been so awesome. Thanks for all the great input.
I want to get the synthetic line for the winch. Where can I go to switch this over. A 4x4 shop? I think I will be getting a Warn 9.5xp. What all is needed to do this? What brand of synthetic line is recemended?
MarineHawk
09-09-2006, 04:17 AM
... I really like having the ability to use it on the rear and have used it on the rear almost as many times as the front. ...
??? :D
CO Hummer
09-09-2006, 05:16 AM
You all have been so awesome. Thanks for all the great input.
I want to get the synthetic line for the winch. Where can I go to switch this over. A 4x4 shop? I think I will be getting a Warn 9.5xp. What all is needed to do this? What brand of synthetic line is recemended?
Rockstomper.com has the Amsteel stuff at a pretty reasonable price.
Phil,
You think with a 9500 lb winch you need to go with a 3/8" line? That's what I have on my multi-mount, but I'm think it might be overkill. The rockstomper site says that the equivalent width to the 9500 cable (5/16th) is a 5/16" rope line which is already stronger. Why go to 3/8ths? On the 9500xp you won't get 100' to fit with 3/8th rope. You'd have to drop down the length to 80'.
CO Hummer
09-09-2006, 05:20 AM
Oh, an FWIW - DRTY has the best bumper out there. I've seen in up close a zillion times. Best looking, most solid one I've seen. Also, I think it has the best clearance of all of them.
dochummer
09-09-2006, 06:02 AM
:iagree:
h2co-pilot
09-10-2006, 04:03 PM
Oh, an FWIW - DRTY has the best bumper out there. I've seen in up close a zillion times. Best looking, most solid one I've seen. Also, I think it has the best clearance of all of them.
X2
Total Sweetnez.
w/ the chr#me grill:
h2co-pilot
09-10-2006, 04:08 PM
w/ the black one:
h2co-pilot
09-10-2006, 04:10 PM
W/ the brushguard: (shameless padding :D)
Longhorn
09-10-2006, 07:17 PM
As far as I can tell, the DRTY bumper is much like a Unicorn:p. Its been written about for years but no one's ever been able to prove they actually exist.;):D
For all the accolades and apparent demand, I don't believe it has ever been commercially available??
The new H2O guy stuff looks very promising. I need a rear bumper solution.
H2 Bully, don't forget to check into Mile Marker winches. I have a Warn simply because I got it from someone that didn't need it anymore.
And, why hasn't anyone mentioned the hydraulic winch? Aren't they supposed to run if the car won't start, or has stalled? (I realize this wouldn't be a usual issue with a brand new H2, but I thought I'd bring it up.)
H2R, Hyrdaulic winches will only run if the engine is running, electric winches will run for as long as there is battery power, which may not be very long with a winch drawing on it, but it is better than nothing.Thank you, I was just looking at the Mile Marker website. Looks like the hydraulic would run under water. And the 9000 lb hydraulic is 93 lbs shipped. The 12000 lb winch is a whole 98 lbs. That's heavy, but if it's in the bumper she wouldn't ever have to lift it.
Alan06SUT
09-10-2006, 10:10 PM
Does T-Max make a multi mount winch that will fit our trucks? I saw Lotus4's t-max at tellico and it was sweet. All I've herad is good things about these.
H2 BULLY
09-11-2006, 02:15 AM
This Thread Rocks:perfect10s:
Does T-Max make a multi mount winch that will fit our trucks? I saw Lotus4's t-max at tellico and it was sweet. All I've herad is good things about these.Yes, but they are ugly. She cannot have an ugly winch. K?;) :D
lotus4s
09-11-2006, 02:26 PM
Yes, but they are ugly. She cannot have an ugly winch. K?;) :D
HEY HEY HEY, don't you be talkin' bout my winch now, I'll slap yo mama...:twak: :jump:
CO Hummer
09-11-2006, 05:56 PM
This Thread Rocks:perfect10s:
X2
X2How come I can't view your picture CO?
CO Hummer
09-11-2006, 11:31 PM
How come I can't view your picture CO?
Dunno. Think it's your 9600 baud modem? :D :D :D I can see it.
How bout if I link it, here. Rock ON!
http://www.atkinsweb.com/shared/misc/THISTHREADROCKS.JPG
Dunno. Think it's your 9600 baud modem? :D :D :D I can see it.
How bout if I link it, here. Rock ON!
http://www.atkinsweb.com/shared/misc/THISTHREADROCKS.JPG
That's one worth filing!:jump:
BTW, I'm at 50K on a good day.:rant:
Alan06SUT
09-12-2006, 04:07 AM
HEY HEY HEY, don't you be talkin' bout my winch now, I'll slap yo mama...:twak: :jump:
Cant you see I'm just trying to copy your truck Lotus!!! Coopers and T-max???
Arizona Hummerboy
09-12-2006, 05:26 AM
I am runing the Warn 9.5TI Multi Mount, I like the fact that I can winch from the front or back. And when not in use I store the Winch in the back of the Hummer were the Third Seat was.
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lotus4s
09-12-2006, 08:34 PM
Cant you see I'm just trying to copy your truck Lotus!!! Coopers and T-max???
Yeah and that H2 Rocks bish was calling our winch ugly. :giggling: :giggling:
PARAGON
09-12-2006, 08:55 PM
[quote=CO Hummer]Rockstomper.com has the Amsteel stuff at a pretty reasonable price.[/quote[About the going rate by the time you add a hook, although I don't particularly like the ones they offer.
5/16" is fine and about the same strength as 3/8" steel cable.
Not sure i'd say it is overkill. You shouldn't shock load a winch line, but it will happen from time to time and the extra strength of a 3/8" line may be important in those instances.
Not sure about that, but I know people use 3/8" x 100' with the 9.5XP, I'm pretty certain that's what Paragon's got on his also.
I'd personally go for 3/8" line, but it is definitely not necessary and 5/16" will do the job.Yeppers, I have 100' of 3/8" spooled up and also have a 50' extension.
I had no considerations of doing anything less than 3/8" and I run the Masterpull line which is rated at 23.5K lbs. You would have to get the 7/16" in Amsteel to get the same kind of weight rating.
Also, Masterpull and Trail Duty stood behind their line (not saying no other mftrs do) when I had a failure during Hurricane Katrina.
CO Hummer
09-12-2006, 11:44 PM
Also, Masterpull and Trail Duty stood behind their line (not saying no other mftrs do) when I had a failure during Hurricane Katrina.
What was the failure? Did you try to pull something that was 23.6K lbs? :D
Alan06SUT
09-13-2006, 04:02 AM
Yeah and that H2 Rocks bish was calling our winch ugly. :giggling: :giggling:
:jump:
HEY HEY HEY, don't you be talkin' bout my winch now, I'll slap yo mama...:twak: :jump:
Originally Posted by Alan06SUT
Cant you see I'm just trying to copy your truck Lotus!!! Coopers and T-max???
Yeah and that H2 Rocks bish was calling our winch ugly. :giggling: :giggling:
Did I hit a nerve?:jump: I'm sure it's a fine winch. :rolleyes::D
lotus4s
09-13-2006, 09:34 PM
Did I hit a nerve?:jump: I'm sure it's a fine winch. :rolleyes::D
that's more like it.. :D
CslRkH2
12-17-2006, 04:56 PM
Shop around, prices vary considerably. A syn line made from Amsteel Blue will be about the cheapest, but is not a very heat resistant line, although with correct use that should not be an issue. Some of the lines available use more heat resistant lines, but you pay for them. MasterPull, Viking, X-Line are all good products, but there are plenty of others.
An entry level 3/8" by 100' line with a sling hook will set you back around $250 or so, a line made from a more expensive rope can be anything from $300 up.
You will also need an aluminum fairlead, which should set you back around $40-50.
You can change the line over yourself, it is really simple.
Why do you need an aluminum fairlead with syn line?
CslRkH2
12-18-2006, 12:55 AM
Because a syn line can get pinched between the rollers on a roller fairrlead and get damaged. Steel hawse fairleads are generally not smooth enough, but you could finish one smooth and polish it up.
Would you consider a new WARN steel fairlead smooth enough? It seems very smooth to me but I haven't compared it to an aluminum one yet.
I like that its black :D
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