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FEATURES & EVENTS POINT YOUR PHONE CAMERA AT THIS CODE TO SEE THE BEST USED WINCH VALUES FOR JEEPS We've used and abused dozens of USA- and import-made winches over many decades. Unique in the winching world, Warn's upright winch is super-fast and is one of the oldest variants still manufactured today with replacement components still available from Warn as well as a variety of other places. Manufactured in the mid-to-late 1990s, the Ramsey 9000 has an integrated winch solenoid pack and motor and drivetrain upgrades from its predecessors. [Extracted from the article]

Tech: Behind the scenes of this 9,500-pound winch is a 5.2hp motor and 218:1 gear ratio, plus three-stage planetary gearing, weather-sealed solenoid, hawse fairlead, and handheld remote. Tech: The 10,000-pound winch has three-stage planetary gearing, 265:1 gearing, automatic loadholding brake, IP68 waterproof/dustproof rating, and 6.5hp series-wound motor. Tech: This 9,500-pound winch has synthetic rope, 210:1 reduction ratio, three-stage planetary gearing, 4.9hp 12V motor, wireless remote, and hawse fairlead. Tech: This winch features 13,000-pound pulling power, 216:1 gear ratio, roller fairlead, three-stage planetary gearing, and 6.6hp series-wound motor. [Extracted from the article]

LOAD RATINGS OF MODERN WINCHES VS. OLDER WINCHES HERE'S the thing about modern winches and why their load ratings are so high compared with commonly available winches of the past. But if you browse any winch company's website these days and look at the winch offerings, you're not really going to find many options that are less than 8,000 pounds, with 9,500- and 10,000-pound winches almost the industry standard. TECH & INSTALLS The age-old convention when selecting a winch with the proper pull rating for your off-road vehicle was 1.5 times the vehicle weight. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on several winch from different manufacturers which include the Trailhead winch from Tuff Stuff, 9,500-pound Pro Series electric winch from Rough Country and Gen2 X20 Comp from Smittybilt.

The article offers information on several winches including the PRO winch systems from Rough Country, the Nautic 9,500-pound winch from Rugged Ridge and the Q9500i from Quadratec Inc.

The article offers information on several winches including the PRO winch systems from Rough Country, the Nautic 9,500-pound winch from Rugged Ridge and the Q9500i from Quadratec Inc.

The article reviews the automotive specialty products including XRC Load LED Indicated Winches from Smittybilt, four-link long-travel Super Duty suspension for 2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 car models from Pro Comp, and the 1000 Airmover engine cooling product from Flex-a-lite.

The article offers step-by-step instructions related to customization of a 1974 Dodge Truck having a 1978 Power Wagon and 1974 crew cab, with the use of Badland winches, changes in the front axle and Cummins 6BT I-6 turbodiesel engine.

The article offers information on several winches including the ZEON Platinum 12 from Warn, the Polar EXT from Kodiak Winches, and the Patriot 9500 UT from Ramsey.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for repairing brakes and actuators in the 8274 winch model at the winch service center of Warn Industries in Milwaukie, Oregon.

The article offers information on several winches from different manufacturers which include from Tuff Stuff, Smittybilt and Road Armor.

The article evaluates automobile products including the 20-ton press by Harbor Freight Tools, the XRC 9.5 winch by Smittybilt, and the Yeti Tundra 65 cooler by Yeti Coolers.

The article offers suggestion for safe recovery of four wheeler through winching. Topics discussed include don't wrap of winch cable around a tree as cable will damage the tree, use of frame-mounted tow points rather than the winch hook for kinetic tugs, and selection of large tree and using tree saver strap around the base of the tree.

Step-by-step instruction is presented for using heavy-duty winch bumper for 1987-1996 Ford F-150 and Bronco.

The article discusses the assembling the body of an off-road vehicle, the 2004 Grand Cherokee. Topics include addition of parts such as Gen 2 X2O wireless-control winches from Smittybilt, ARB's Intensity 8,200-lu-men LED lights, WJ Premium Rock Sliders, Iron Rock Offroad steering and Savegre wheels by American Expedition Vehicles.

The article offers information on several automobile accessories from vehicle tools and parts developers including a winch from Bulldog, a jack from American Power Pull and a recovery strap from Bubba Rope.

The article presents various questions and answers on off-road automobiles such as '86 Toyota 4Runner and Chevrolet Blazer manufactured by automobile company Toyota and General Motors respectively and winches used in trucks.

The article evaluates winches for four-heel vehicles, including the Bulldog Alpha, Engo E9000 and Harbor Freight Badland 9000.

The article discusses winches and why they are important components for four-wheel vehicles. A discussion of key components of winches is provided, including motor, transmission, rope and brake. An overview of horsepower rating of electric motors for winches is given. The types of gearing usually found in winches are discussed, including worm-style for off-road recovery and the planetary variant. Also discussed is the basic types of electronic controls of winches.

What Hickey Enterprises created was a winch that spools from the side with a spring-loaded "variable cable guide" that forces the winch cable to lay uniformly as it's wound. Compared to other winches offered by Hickey Enterprises, the Sidewinder weighed 130 pounds and was simple and compact enough to fit into Blazers, Jimmys, many Chevy and GMC pickups of the time, as well as Toyotas, Broncos, CJ-5s, and even Scouts. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the cost savings modifications that would help make four wheel drive trucks more reliable and capable. It cites that rocker guards protect the truck's body when climbing ledges and crawling over rocks, stumps, and logs while Ford 150 9-inch rear axle can survive well with up to 40-inch tires. It also explains the advantages of other alternatives including axle vent tubes, winch, and Jeep Cherokee XJ front driveshaft when it comes to modifying four-wheel drive trucks.

The article evaluates various pick-up truck spare parts from different manufacturing companies including the winch from Engo, series lights from Warn Industries and differential covers from Superlift Suspension System.

The gas and diesel versions of the '20 Ford F-series Super Duty with the Tremor package get an optional, integrated Ford Performance Parts 12,000-pound Warn winch with wireless remote. The winch will be available in mid-2020. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates spare parts of four wheelers including FAB Light Bar with Multi-Mount (LBMM), Vigilante Premium Series Hood Protector from Stampede Automotive Accessories, and ZEON Platinum winch from Warn Industries.

The article presents tips on how to recover when one's vehicle is stuck. It mentions the use of recovery straps and ropes which use kinetic energy to stuck rig out from mud or sand. It states electric-powered winches could be used along with blocks to have additional leverage when pulling out a stuck vehicle.

The article evaluates new line of winches for sport Utility Vehicle from manufacturing company Warn.

The article discusses the pros and cons of steel cables and synthetic ropes that are used for winch recovery. Topics include durability of steel cables over synthetic rope, affordability, less maintenance, usage of synthetic ropes in maritime and fishing industry, higher breaking strength of synthetic rope, and braiding techniques.

The article offers various instructions for M8274 electric Winch rebuild.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including “Engine names" in the June, 2010 issue, "Multi-Winch Shootout" in the July, 2011 issue, and “Overlanding articles" by in the August, 2011 issue of Four Wheeler magazine.

The article previews the Premium Fastener kits for Warn winch models by ARP.

The article evaluates the Superline XD synthetic winch line from Master Pull.

The article evaluates the V-Series 12,000-pound-rated winch from Mile Market.

The article evaluates the XT40 UTV winch from Warn Industries Inc.

The article presents questions and answers related to automotive vehicles including the use of power-steering pump to run a hydraulic winch, the process of running hydraulic-assist steering of the former 1984 S-10 Blazer, and the proof of possibility that Ford Super Duty axles can be formed into a Jeep.

The article discusses an article on respooling winch cable of an automobile from one of the previous issues of the magazine which still holds relevance. Topics include binding and fraying being corrected by respooling winch, recommendations for efficient respooling of winch cable, and safety measures for respooling.

The article presents information on three stories published in the April 1982 issue of the journal. The first story focuses on power takeoff (PTO) and the then about electric winch. The article touted the lack of electrical upgrades required for installing a PTO-driven winch as compared to an electric winch.

The article offers tips on how to look for a used winch for a four-wheeler truck focusing on electric-powered winches, as they are the most common ones. It recommends the need to test a winch to see it works before buying it. It notes that the rating of the winch should be listed prominently on the motor plate. It also suggests the necessity of checking the remote, cord, and plug for damage.

The article presents reader responses for the article 'November 1966: PTO Winches Rule' published in the October 2012 issue of the magazine', discusses the features and utility of Power Take Off (PTO) winches in four-wheel drive vehicles, and answers a few questions raised in one of the responses.

A calendar of truck driving events from December 1, 2012 to December 9, 2012 are presented including advanced beginner off road driving, winch and recovery clinic, and rage at the river in California.

A review is offered of magazine advertisement for automobile equipment that provide power take-off (PTO) including King winches, Rhino kit, and Ramsey Winch.

The article evaluates the Warn 9.5cti Thermometric Winch from the manufacturing company Warn Industries.

A calendar of automobile driving events from December 2 to 11 for 2011 is presented which includes a Sand Driving Clinic event, Winch & Recovery Clinic event in California, & Rage at River event in Nevada, U.S.

The article presents an entry form to enter four wheelers Top Truck Champions Challenge which will be held on first week of July, 2012, for which the vehicle must be a 4x4, equipped with a winch, fire extinguisher, & a full roll cage.

The article discusses a multi-winch comparison shoot out for analyzing the measurement of winch pull. It also focuses on the equipments required for the setup of the shootout inside the shop such as a load cell to accurately measure pulling force, digital thermometer to measure temperature & a stainless steel tank for the winch. In addition use of two separate decibel meters were used in case of anomalies.

The author discusses his use of electric winches and why he considers them one of the most important types of farm tools. Some uses for the electric winches in his farm include hoisting stuff in the shop and dragging equipment onto trailers. He considers the whine of winch as the sound of work getting done. He describes his first winch, a Superwinch S9000, and the sound it made the first time he toggled the cable in.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which it discusses various articles published within, including a review of the basics of winch construction, destructive testing and photographs of readers' rides.

The author discusses about proper winch rigging and safety. He recommends reading the instruction manual about winch safety and winching tips or check-out various manufacturers' websites for tips. He explains the importance of being aware about safety when working around winches and cables. He suggests designating a safety officer or commander on the scene during a serious winching operation.

The author discusses automotive-related issues concerning winch capacity. He offers technical information on power take-off (PTO) winches which may have originated from military vehicles and the development of modern electric winches mounted on vehicles. He describes the factors involved in determining winch capacity and explains the formulas which may be used to better understand such factors. He also talks about amp draw which is known to have an effect on winch performance.