Local guy is selling a near new warn m8000 (8k lbs) winch for $400. I have a 74 blazer with dana 60 / 14ff with 38's and a big block. I weigh in around 5500 lbs. Do you guys think I would be okay going with this winch and a pulley block or something?
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Should I buy this winch?
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An 8000 lb. winch is better than nothing at all. The general rule is 1.5 times the GVWR so that would put you right at 8000 lbs. I would choose to go bigger like at least a 9000 lb but since you can get that winch for 400.00 i would probably grab it. The rating is for single line pull so if you use a snatch block then that will double the capacity.
Agreed (based on zero experience, haha)
Only wanted to mention that yes, you double capacity with a snatch block, buy you also cut your line speed in 1/2.
Good buy. And yah, just bringing up the point about line speed. Competition or not, your time is worth Something. Didn't say it would be a deal breaker, just worth bringing up if you didnt' realize it.
