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Offline range17

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« on: March 03, 2007, 19:57:04 »
Whats the general opinion on the minimum size of winch you need when off roading .

Rob .
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2007, 20:30:38 »
For a 90 a 8000lb will do, but bigger is better.

Paul
LC 80 series 1993. 285/75/16s Cooper STTs, OME 850s on the front with 25mm packer, 868s on the rear. 4.88 diffs. Winch bumper with 12000lb winch. Factory lockers. HD rear bumper with wheel carrier and winch mount.

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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2007, 20:31:20 »
if its for that P38 then a nice 12000lb radio controled water proof one would be ideal. Sub £320 too ! :shock:
A 9000lb just about do but at a push as I believe your RR is close to 3 ton ????
Not sure though, should say on the plate under bonnet

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« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2007, 20:47:01 »
Ah no ,its for the 90, p38 to good to off road .
Some good looking deals on ebay .
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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2007, 21:51:58 »
Should be a minimum of 2 x the gross vehicle weight, but in general the bigger the better
Remember it will come in handy even if you never use it

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« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2007, 22:34:09 »
I can get a 12000lb one as described for less tha £320
Let me know your direct email and I can send specs etc.

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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2007, 22:43:56 »
we have a 9000lb winch on our 90 and it did the job very well!

dan
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