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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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damn that does look good! almost like the Power Wagons they offered with the winch.

and that winch article had me thinking of buying a harbor freight one.
one of the writer even said "...this winch was over-shadowed by the bigger named brands..., ...but this winch did not know when to call it quits..." <- quoted from memory. lol
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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Nicely Done!

my wife thanks you for the addition to my 'Ram To Do List'
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by weedahoe
Looks like you did a good job on the install to me
Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by slimvela
Nicely Done!

my wife thanks you for the addition to my 'Ram To Do List'
Thanks!

My guess is your wife likes your to do list the same as mine does.

My next project is a removable truck crane to lift an 800 pound oryx into the Ram and to drag him 100 yards or so. I have all the materials and winch, now for some warm weather.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 99dodge318
damn that does look good! almost like the Power Wagons they offered with the winch.

and that winch article had me thinking of buying a harbor freight one.
one of the writer even said "...this winch was over-shadowed by the bigger named brands..., ...but this winch did not know when to call it quits..." <- quoted from memory. lol
Sounds like you have read MoabJeepers article as often as I have. That article has quieted a number of my friends when they make fun of the winch on my CJ. It has rescued a few of them too!
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by NeonimusPrime
Very clean install, my only concern might be the cable rubbing on the bumper during extreme winching, but other then that, great job!
Good point. THANKS! I think I will fabricate some sort of bracket and mount it to the bumper. Something that looks good as well as being functional.
 

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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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wow i really like a reg cab 4x4 with a winch nice
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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you make the winch plate mount?or did you buy it ? you get the winch online at harbor freight? cant seem to find that 8000lbs one any suggestions?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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mark, you see this?
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ift-47591.html
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by oak1now
you make the winch plate mount?or did you buy it ? you get the winch online at harbor freight? cant seem to find that 8000lbs one any suggestions?


I made everything. I think the winch was 8500 pounds but now I'm drawing a blank for some reason. I should know what I put in my truck! :0

They periodically run specials. If it isnt there now wait a few weeks. You can also go to Chicago Electrics website.
 
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