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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Hey guys, little bit of a random question.... I am looking to purchase a winch for my truck, but i do not know the weight of the truck, She is a 2004 SLT quad cab with the 4.7 V8. Any one know the stock weight or he best winch to purchase for the truck, i have a brush guard installed on the front as well...


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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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mine is about 3500 lbs dry weight.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Stock weight, 2004 quad cab, 4.7, is 4220 lbs, I think.
 

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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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awesome, thanks guys
do you think a winch rated for 8000lbs should get the job done?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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I think they recommend 1.5 times the weight of the vehicle. I wouldnt go any smaller than 8k
 
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