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BroncoBlair

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Winches
« on: February 07, 2012, 02:07:11 PM »
What is the best size and cheapest winch available for my bronco?

JustaFordGuy

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Re: Winches
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 02:14:34 PM »
The 12,500lb Tuff Stuff that I have is a good deal. It's made in Australia and has a full 3 year warranty.  I also think the 8000lb Badlands winch made by Harbor Freight is a good deal, less than $300. They have a 5000lb version for $160 but that may be a little small for a Bronco.
77 Bronco, 302, 4bbl, Hei, C4, PS, PB, BCB-A/C, 35" MTs, D44/Lock-Right Chromo axles, 9"/Grizzly locker, 2.5" sl, 1" bl, Bilstein shocks, 1 ton steering, JB-fab twin stick, D20,

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Re: Winches
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012, 03:23:04 PM »
If I didn't already have a 12k milemarker, I'd be ordering one of these

http://www.desertrat.com/products/?id=7804

9500lb with free shipping for $400
1977 Bronco U15 ,351w,C4,PS,PB,1"BL,32s

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Re: Winches
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 03:26:26 PM »
I paid $399 shipped to my door for the 12,5000LB Tuff Stuff. It also has the best warranty I could find.
77 Bronco, 302, 4bbl, Hei, C4, PS, PB, BCB-A/C, 35" MTs, D44/Lock-Right Chromo axles, 9"/Grizzly locker, 2.5" sl, 1" bl, Bilstein shocks, 1 ton steering, JB-fab twin stick, D20,

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Re: Winches
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 03:38:55 PM »
yea, go with what gary said...
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Re: Winches
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012, 03:42:50 PM »
Thanks maybe i can start some bumpers soon

JustaFordGuy

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Re: Winches
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2012, 04:27:53 PM »
Here is a good picture of mine mounted. It fit down in the bumper nice so it doesn't block any air from the radiator.
77 Bronco, 302, 4bbl, Hei, C4, PS, PB, BCB-A/C, 35" MTs, D44/Lock-Right Chromo axles, 9"/Grizzly locker, 2.5" sl, 1" bl, Bilstein shocks, 1 ton steering, JB-fab twin stick, D20,

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Re: Winches
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2012, 04:15:45 PM »
I can't wait to see a roller fairlead mounted in the lower snout of the BronCobra!
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Re: Winches
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2012, 08:26:47 AM »
http://www.harborfreight.com/badland-winches.html

These look like the old style warn winches...I'd bet the parts would interchange too!

Couple that with a 20% off coupon, and you've got a 12k winch for $320!
1977 Bronco U15 ,351w,C4,PS,PB,1"BL,32s

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Re: Winches
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2012, 09:07:44 AM »
I've been looking at these, you can't beat the price. They look exactly like the Tuff Stuff winch I have. The one I have comes from Australia and has a 3 year warranty.  I wonder what the HF warranty is?
77 Bronco, 302, 4bbl, Hei, C4, PS, PB, BCB-A/C, 35" MTs, D44/Lock-Right Chromo axles, 9"/Grizzly locker, 2.5" sl, 1" bl, Bilstein shocks, 1 ton steering, JB-fab twin stick, D20,

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