Mile Marker

[jbjr1979]

Does anyone know where I can buy a mile marker winch ?

[SizzleChest]

china, that's where they are made anyways. if you're looking to save a few bucks, just get the costco champion winch.

but to answer your question, i believe lordco can get them as well as many online sources.

[Bronco Boy]

Does anyone know where I can buy a mile marker winch ?
Check the sponsors..............NSOR and Sport Trucks.

[jbjr1979]

cool thanks but the costco winches seem so plasticy

[sdillen]

Does anyone know where I can buy a mile marker winch ?

Check the board sponsors....seems like there's a cartoon of a Milemarker winch on most pages here. Are you looking at the electric or hydraulic version? If hydraulic, I'm running one and will be happy to discuss my observations.....

[jbjr1979]

I am looking for an electric one i have never operated a hydraulic one is it the same exept for the motor has to be on for it to work

[sdillen]

I am looking for an electric one i have never operated a hydraulic one is it the same exept for the motor has to be on for it to work

There are quite a few operational differences that you need to consider if you're thinking about hydraulic. In general,

Hydraulic pulls more slowly than electric
Hydraulic can pull for longer than electric without damage
Hydraulic will operate under water (but will your engine?)
I consider hydraulic to have a few safety advantages over electric.

For most of the winching people do, electric is probably the best choice. I personally like the Milemarker hydraulic unit.....and knowing the limitations, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one....but they're not for everyone.

[jbjr1979]

Thanks for the info man

[brothergrimms]

pats driveline got mile marker winches in port kells:welder

[jbjr1979]

How far is port Kells from vancouver? will I need to ship it?

[SizzleChest]

between surrey and langley on the north side of the highway.

[Storm Shadow]

cool thanks but the costco winches seem so plasticy
But you can't beat Costco's return policy. Some guys here buy them then exchange them for a new one when they are um...not satisfied with the product (it breaks). Of course some people might consider that taking advantage of their generous return policy. There are a couple threads here on the winch. Here is one: http://bb.bc4x4.com/archive/index.php/t-90567.html

[SizzleChest]

good return policy or not, if/when a cheap winch dies and leaves the truck stuck, the return policy would be the last thing on my mind.

[jbjr1979]

That was my initial reaction to the costco winch i am sure they work by why try when it is only a couple hundred bucks less then something i know works !

[SizzleChest]

milemarker don't have much of a reputation either from what i read from other first hand users. for about $600 and a drive down to blaine or sumas, you could have an M8000.

[jbjr1979]

which shop would i go to down there, you have any suggestions

[CanoeFOC]

milemarker don't have much of a reputation either from what i read from other first hand users. for about $600 and a drive down to blaine or sumas, you could have an M8000.

Oh ya??


Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... I wonder if they got 'em in Wenatchee?

[YODAFR33K]

milemarker don't have much of a reputation either from what i read from other first hand users. for about $600 and a drive down to blaine or sumas, you could have an M8000.

Which store in the US can i get a m8000 for $600?

[SizzleChest]

http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT57613.aspx

$525usd + $20 to ship. a while back they were $495 shipped. get it shipped to a shipping place just across the border. put it on your truck and drive it back. it's a secret though so don't tell anyone, k?

[jbjr1979]

that is really cheap for a m8000 but the nsor guys said I should at least have 9000 lbs

[SizzleChest]

i doubt you would even fully need 8000 pounds. how heavy is your truck?

[DMMcG]

that is really cheap for a m8000 but the nsor guys said I should at least have 9000 lbs

I'm sure everyone's got an opinion, but an M8000 is perfectly serviceable for a SWB Jeep. If you have a situation where a single-line pull isn't doing it, you can always double up with a snatch block (or nearly so).

The M8000 is low profile, you can tuck the relays away out of the elements, it's relatively light as winches go and it's inexpensive.

I guarantee that my Jeep weighs more than yours.

http://gallery.hot4x4.ca/albums/album275/aah.sized.jpg

[YODAFR33K]

Thank you SizzleChest:beer_cheers:

[SizzleChest]

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200183124_200183124