Runner1234
Observer
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).
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toylandcruiser
Expedition Leader
A locker is the best bang for buck. Is 6500 the gvw or the curb weight? I'm guessing it's the gvw.
Revco
Adventurer
The locker will get you into places you couldn't before...the winch will get you out.
I say if you're serious about 2-wheeling it, the locker should come first, but the without the winch, you're asking for trouble.
The winch should be rated atleast 1.5 times the curb weight of the truck. So for example, a 4000lb truck needs atleast a 6000lb winch. Add a snatch block to double the pulling power and your 6k winch is now able to pull 12,000lbs, just make sure the snatch block is rated for more double the winch rating. A little 3k winch with a snatch block could be used if you're on a tight budget, but it won't always get the job done...like if you're buried up to the axles in deep mud, or on an incline hung up on a rock.
A high-lift jack would be another thing to add to your list of trail gear, along with some skid plates and rock sliders to protect the low 2wd truck.
I say if you're serious about 2-wheeling it, the locker should come first, but the without the winch, you're asking for trouble.
The winch should be rated atleast 1.5 times the curb weight of the truck. So for example, a 4000lb truck needs atleast a 6000lb winch. Add a snatch block to double the pulling power and your 6k winch is now able to pull 12,000lbs, just make sure the snatch block is rated for more double the winch rating. A little 3k winch with a snatch block could be used if you're on a tight budget, but it won't always get the job done...like if you're buried up to the axles in deep mud, or on an incline hung up on a rock.
A high-lift jack would be another thing to add to your list of trail gear, along with some skid plates and rock sliders to protect the low 2wd truck.
Runner1234
Observer
Its gvw.
Runner1234
Observer
Btw i have a limeted slip gm 10 bolt. Im getting a 8000lb winch.
coder
New member
You need a 12k winch at a minimum...
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Cody1771
Explorer
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?
coder
New member
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.
Good tires!
Snatch strap *elastic type
Good solid recovery points
A winch recovery kit (since your getting a winch)
-leather gloves
-tree saver strap
-good shackles
-6'-10' chain (something you can wrap around a big bolder to winch)
-tow strap *non elastic **NEVER USE ELASTIC TYPE STRAP WITH YOUR WINCH!
A highlift jack can come in handy but *learn how to use it savely*
I actually prefer to have a small hydrolic bottle jack and a good scissor type lift (the stock ones from 88-98 GM fullsize trucks are nice)
-I always try to have at least 2 jacks of some sort
Skid plates
better bumpers *stock bumpers always weak
first aid/survival kit depending on your needs and adventures
Depending on where you wheel some traction mats or sand ladder type tracton devices could come in handy with a 2wd
a few small blocks of wood can be real handy like a 4x4x8 or so *use to chock wheels, stack to get up a ledge, or cross a wash ect.
shovel, axe, saw
Thats all I can think of right now
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BY THE WAY. The highlift jack is almost useless on those round GM bumpers So if you do get one be sure to get the curved bumper adapter with it
Snatch strap *elastic type
Good solid recovery points
A winch recovery kit (since your getting a winch)
-leather gloves
-tree saver strap
-good shackles
-6'-10' chain (something you can wrap around a big bolder to winch)
-tow strap *non elastic **NEVER USE ELASTIC TYPE STRAP WITH YOUR WINCH!
A highlift jack can come in handy but *learn how to use it savely*
I actually prefer to have a small hydrolic bottle jack and a good scissor type lift (the stock ones from 88-98 GM fullsize trucks are nice)
-I always try to have at least 2 jacks of some sort
Skid plates
better bumpers *stock bumpers always weak
first aid/survival kit depending on your needs and adventures
Depending on where you wheel some traction mats or sand ladder type tracton devices could come in handy with a 2wd
a few small blocks of wood can be real handy like a 4x4x8 or so *use to chock wheels, stack to get up a ledge, or cross a wash ect.
shovel, axe, saw
Thats all I can think of right now
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BY THE WAY. The highlift jack is almost useless on those round GM bumpers So if you do get one be sure to get the curved bumper adapter with it
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Ridge Runner
Delta V
Except a C1500 doesn't weigh 8000 pounds. He should be fine with a 10k pounder - less if he doesn't load his truck up to the GVWR.
Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
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.
I usually get a rear locker first. A hight lift, chain, shovel, axe/chainsaw, and sweat are usually all I need for recovery.
Runner1234
Observer
Thanks for all the input. Would a 8000lb winch with a snatch block be ok? moneys really tight.
Runner1234
Observer
Thanks
Short hijack. I have a 02 3/4 ton suburban that tips the scales at I believe close to 8k. Based upon this a 12000 would work for my rig, correct?