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Hi, I have a 1995 chevy c1500. I wanted to know the best upgrades. Im getting a winch what lb rating should i get.(the truck weighs 6500lbs).
Hi, I have a 1995 chevy c1500. I wanted to know the best upgrades. Im getting a winch what lb rating should i get.(the truck weighs 6500lbs).
Btw i have a limeted slip gm 10 bolt. Im getting a 8000lb winch.
You need as 12k winch at a minimum...
not necessarily, i have a buddy that pulls his ford F350 diesel all the time with a cosco brand 8k lol. but a 12k would be better (cosco sells a 12k modle now i think) i would look at replacing that rear end if you want to lock it... you will go through shafts like crazy on a 10b. the 14B Semi Floater will be a direct bolt in, but the ones with the 6 bolt hubs can be a little harder to find. i think they came out of the same model year heavy half?
The rule of thumb is 1 1/2 times the weight of your truck for the winch, sure you can put a lesser winch on and it may work, but it is not safe.
I was at a local FD that had a Warn XD9000 on thier F350 bush truck. If it stalls they get the shovels and hilift jacks out. It really depends on your offroading. If you get stuck in a simple slippery spot on the way to a camp ground a 9000 will be fine. If you are really offroading and trying to get stuck, you're better off with the M12000.
I usually get a rear locker first. A hight lift, chain, shovel, axe/chainsaw, and sweat are usually all I need for recovery.