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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

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2x weight of the vehical being pulled

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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

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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

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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.

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

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

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Tony do you think it would pull a slider ??

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slider.. as in no wheels?

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Or locked up brakes

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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.

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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.

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