Quick thread on winches

[Sumoman]

I am considering buying a winch for my deuce. Not ever owning either I would like everyone to chime in on the pros and cons. Also what are the costs I should be willing to pay for a winch (considering I cannot buy a deuce just to get it.... Yet)

 

[YankeeDuece]

Pros; looks cool, pushes the bumper out to give the truck the "I mean business look." It can also be used for what it was intended for......... but probabaly not.

Cons; adds weight to the front end which translates into harder slow speed steering, cost.

You will probably find a complete kit in the $1500.00 range

 

[klawrence]

Not much help here, as I have not used mine much bu tplan on using this weekend to pull logs closer to the splitter.

 

[Stretch44875]

Use mine a decent amount, no way was I going to have that big of a truck without a winch. So far used it a decent amount to unstick the deuce.(only once stuck when I didn't want to get stuck). Useful for other things, unsticking other vehicles mostly, or pulling trees down and around.

Dennis

 

[Recovry4x4]

I use my winch as a last resort. With that said I look at it like insurance, better to have and not need then to need and not have. FWIW just about any amount of work can be accomplished with the deuce winch given enough time, wire rope and snatchblocks.

 

[gimpyrobb]

PM sent, I got a buddy that has a kit cheap.

 

[Sumoman]

Thanks all. I would think I'd like one for insurance as was stated. Gotta save my pennies