8000lb winch big enough for a fullsize?

[ShiftyK5]

Found a great deal on a brand new warn 8000lb winch, but is it goin to big enough and me not burn it up with K5 with all the extra wieght addons ? using snatch blocks and all that i know it will work but isnt there a bigger risk of burning it up pulling that heavy of a load all the time ?

really dont wanna buy this winch and burn it up

 

[4X4HIGH]

The rule of thumb is 1.5 times the GVWR. Should just be enough winch.

 

[Hossbaby50]

An 8000lb is enough for most people unless you are going to use it alot for super heavy pulls. A snatch block goes a long way to helping the life span of a winch.

Harley

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Go for it

 

[vortec]

even if it is on the wimpy side for a big truck, it's better than nothing.

 

[dontoe]

Never had a problem with one that's 10 years old, and just bought an 8274 this Spring and it's perfect. Unless ya run yer friggin' battery down........

 

[mudboggink5]

my buddy was trying to winch me out of a mudhole with an 8,000 lb winch, and it was not happening. that was my experience. I would just save up and buy the 12,000lb. thats my opinion.

 

[onetonbb74]

i have a 8k x8000i warn with a snatch block it yanks my longbed on 40's every time no problem. Just buy a snatch block and your good to go. A 12k winch would be better, but depends on the deal/situation. Ive heard of the m8000 warn winches burning up, wouldn't get that model. If mud/water get in there they burn up for sure.

 

[GotBoykins]

Dontoe and I used ours to pull us up slickrock at Tellico, neither 8274 showed signs of slowing. Makes me wish I had one sooner.