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  1. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    Very true, however, most Reese type hitches will not tolerate any sideloading whatsoever. Also, many SS owners, like me, aré not capable of lifting and mounting an 18k winch with all the necesary hardware for reese hitches. So, two wenches are requiered for safe operación.
  2. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    I agree that both front and rear witches are.the best. However, the comment that you only want to keep going forward implies that you must go that way to get out of trouble. This is usually true with rock climbing. This is usually not true if you are bogging and discover the way forward is...
  3. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    No disrespect to Superwinch, they make a good product. However, for a little more $, the Warn provides a better winch, and they have shown to have great customer service--rather pricey, but very timely service. They actuality really do call you back if/when necessary. I had an excellent...
  4. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    The winch on the front is best used to recover other people. One one back is best to recover yourself. I have not yet been able to mount the one I bought for the back. As the Warn 18k is said to be "sealed", would it be ok to mount it upside down? Otherwise, operating the forward, freewheel...
  5. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    I travel alot and check Craigslist everywhere I go. Now and then run across a.good deal on the 24 volt 18k Warn. Last year there was a guy in FL with a pallet full for $800 each, complete.
  6. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    Still waiting for pictures of a perminately installed rear winch on a deuce. Any one done this yet? And still have the pintle hitch? I expected to have completed this by now, but have had some other things come up the last few months.
  7. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    Ok. here it is for you guys that think a Wann 18K electric winch is just too small to use on a deuce: M916 45k hyd. winch - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite lets see you put your $ where your mouth is. I'd be more inclined to put this monster on a 5 ton or bigger.
  8. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    Anyone have pictures of a winch on the back of a deuce? Like between the frame rails above the hitch.
  9. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    Here are some pics of the complete winch install. Installed A2 winch frame extensions from White Owl, but shortened them a few inches. Put 3/8 plate steel on bottom between the frame rails, and also at the front between the frame rails. Wanted winch flush with inside of bumper. Spliced in...
  10. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    Warn 18K 24 volt wench on Deuce (A3) I'm in the process of installing my Warn 18K 24 volt wench on my Deuce (A3) right now. I should finish up the installation in a day or two. (Work permitting). It is installed inside and between the frame wells with the roller flare head mounted flush to...
  11. shovelheadmike

    Electric winch

    I also just received my new 24 volt electric 18,000 lb Warn winch for my M35A3. (No front PTO for using an A2 winch). My plan is to have a totally seperate electrical system with dual blue top Optimas. I'm thinking of using a dual voltage alternator for this dedicated electrical system. It...
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