This means, in addition to the best wheel and suspension system support. Jeep Wrangler JK also needs to be supported with Winch.
Same with other Jeep Wrangler JK accessories. Every jeep fans very easy to find this off road spare parts in the market, with a competitive price.
If you do not want to trouble when determining which Winch should you buy ? Please finished read this guide.
Not only that, this posts also contains with information, how to install Jeep Wrangler JK Winch on the front of your Jeep bumper.
Winch Function
This is a Jeep Wrangler JK part that consists of a mechanical drive with different materials rope or cable. This means, the winches that mounted on the front jeep bumper has the main function, as a hook to ease pulling the other jeep.Winch Types
There are several types of Winch that available in the market. Based on the information I have read, the Jeep Wrangler JK owners could use electric or hydraulic Winch types.Electric winch type has several advantages over the hydraulic type. One of the main advantages is ease to maintenance. Routine maintenance only needs to be done on the motor and control unit.
With properly use and provided with additional cover, the electric winch will more durable. This is what makes mostly jeep fans buying an electric winch type.
Hydraulic winch is one of the more expensive types when compared to electric type. When the electric winch is driven by an electric motor, the hydraulic winch uses hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic type winch is more commonly used for international off raod events or for daily use.
Hydraulic type winch involves several parts for installation. Among them are power steering pumps, high pressure lines and hydraulic solenoids. As a result, hydraulic winch more stable performance with no negative effects. Hydraulic winch can be run constantly and not easily heat.
Rope/Cable Types
Rope or cable is one of the parts that must be considered. Whether you will choose a Winch with a steel cable or with a synthetic rope. Each of these ropes has different advantages.Steel ropes are popularly used because they are cheaper, abrasion resistant, heat resistant, and do not require extra maintenance costs. While synthetic ropes more light, can float on water, flexible, and more safety.
Brands
- Barricade
- Rugged Ridge
- ENGO
- Smittybilt
Installation Guide
Step I : Make sure the winch matches with the front bumper of your Jeep. Usually winch can be customized with bumper brand. For example, Barricade 9500lb fits with Barricade Trail Force HD Bumper.
Step II : Do a winch installation on the front bumper first.
Final Step : Cable installation. In order to easily reach the battery terminals, the cable can be inserted through the bottom of the grill to be right behind the grill.
Use a wire wrap to blend into the background of the grill area. Do not place the cable above the parts inside the machine. This installation will make the cable more neat and avoid the risk of damage to other parts of the machine.
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