After the comealong arm pumping a few weeks ago a winch seems like a good idea. I was looking at them and i have no idea what i need to pull cars around ?? 2hp, 5hp ? 4000, 8000lbs ?? Any experts no whats going on or what works well?? any help would be appreciated. Thanks Roger

2x weight of the vehical being pulled

Superwinch has a great reference for determining what size winch to use.  Check out the link below.

http://www.superwinch.com/Trailer_Winch_Selection.html

Whats the matter Roger. Didn't you like the excersize loading the Parts Car? I am however, interested in the replies to this post. Did you get the arms blasted yet? Karl

blasted, painted,bushings in, assembly on car Monday I hope. Arms are getting back to normal I'm not as young as you. Winches are all over the board on prices and the sales pitches are better the cheaper they get.

I have a Ramsey REP 5000 on my trailer.. works fine with the Chevelle...

http://www.ramsey.com/winches/rep5000.html

Tony do you think it would pull a slider ??

slider.. as in no wheels?

Or locked up brakes

Considering the open ladder type of ramps my trailer has I woudnt even try it..

Dont know what to tell you if thats the type of stuff you are getting... 5000lbs will be too small I think.. Id consider doubling it to be safe.

Thanks Tony I don't have any idea of what I'll be pulling but want to be really for most stuff I wasn't thinking that high but maybe your right.