kauzenkaos
1/2 ton status
This will be my 1st winch and i just dont want to hand over the cash without being shure. Im going to take a battery to make sure the thing works but other than that im winch dumb.
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Buyn a used M12000 warn anything to look for before handing over the money?
- Thread starter kauzenkaos
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how much is it? look for frays on the cable and make sure it works. if it doesnt work id pay 100 for it. i payed 200 for the one i got and it works. no wrench marks on it so it hasnt been messed with. build date is march of 1985. i think i got an amazing deal.
kauzenkaos
1/2 ton status
Well sh!t kinda raining on my parade i was gunna give the guy 400 and its on a tube bumper. I could care less than about the bumper but its a package deal. I think its from the late 90s but i wont know until i get a look at the serial #.
I have a friend selling one right now and he's asking $650.00 for his. At $400.00 that is a steal if it works as those winches are now going for anywhere from $1400.00-$1700.00 depending on where you look.
kauzenkaos
1/2 ton status
Thats why i love this place i couldnt find any other used ones around here to compare price and in less than 10 minutes i get at least an idea.
kauzenkaos
1/2 ton status
Any opinoins on 1/2 inch cable. From what i read it came with 150' 3/8 cable this guy says he wound 75' 1/2 inch cable.
Nothing wrong with thicker cable other than it is harder to deal with and you don't get as much on the spool.
where are you gonna put it? that winch is really big.
dirtygoat
1/2 ton status
$400 is a good deal if it's not trashed... You may even be able to re-sell the bumper and recoup some of your money...
As long as it goes in and out you should be fine... Most of the time the solenoids are what goes out and it wont work in one direction...
I wouldn't worry about the cable, I've seen it for really cheap or free because someone is upgrading to rope...
As long as it goes in and out you should be fine... Most of the time the solenoids are what goes out and it wont work in one direction...
I wouldn't worry about the cable, I've seen it for really cheap or free because someone is upgrading to rope...
kauzenkaos
1/2 ton status
Ill probobly notch out the grill and get it as close to the core support as possible. Or maybe a hidden winch 
good luck getting that hidden.. it's been done, with frame notching, but not nearly as easy as 8 to 9.5 winches...
the 12k does not fit in the rails. and it sticks out alot. its an inch away from the core support here. i cut out 2x3 block off the driver frame rail.
kauzenkaos
1/2 ton status
Think I may like to go rope as well. Ive read alot of good thinks about it but have broke tons of tow and jerk straps (i know strap and rope are completly diffrent) and it makes me nervous.
kauzenkaos
1/2 ton status
Well thats alot bigger than i was thinkin but ill make it work.the 12k does not fit in the rails. and it sticks out alot. its an inch away from the core support here. i cut out 2x3 block off the driver frame rail.
Also keep in mind that the M12000 MUST be mounted feet forward.
i didnt eat my wheaties but i couldnt pick it up myself to mount there.
dirtygoat
1/2 ton status
I run with a lot of guys using rope and haven't seen any issues... I hate cable, it's hard to deal with and will tear you up in a heart beat...
I haven't had a chance yet to test my rope... Maybe this weekend...
kauzenkaos
1/2 ton status
cherry picker here i come. Thats was why i dont mind the bumper it was on a burb itll make a good starting point i hope.
kauzenkaos
1/2 ton status
What's the cable to rope ratio. I mean how much rope fits the winch vs cable.
dirtygoat
1/2 ton status
Not sure, I've got 94' of 3/8 rope on my 8274...
