Winch Recommendation for a 2006 Dodge Ram and Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch
Question:
Ok ,you have convinced me on the Draw-Tite ,I measured the air dam and it extends 3 1/2 inches below the edge of the bottom of the bumper ,you said the hitch would extend 2 1/2 inches so I will have ample clearance . You may not be able to inform me on this ,but so you have any preference to a good winch ,besides Warn? Thanks
asked by: Rodney A
Expert Reply:
We carry Superwinch winches of various capacities. I have included a link to the available options for you. What really matters is what capacity you need. It is always better to go with an overrated winch rather than one that is rated just high enough. An overrated winch will not have to work as hard and the winch will last longer.
The Talon series are the top of the line models and the Tiger Shark series are more entry level. You can get a 11.5k capacity Tiger Shark, # SW1511200, at a good price whereas a Talon series winch # SW1614201 costs more than twice as much.
Products Referenced in This Question
Superwinch Tiger Shark Off-Road Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 11,500 lbs
- Electric Winch
- Truck Winch
- Recovery Winch
- 3-Stage Planetary Gear
- 6.0 HP
- 10001 - 12000 lbs
- 91 - 100 lbs
- Slow - 0 to 4 fpm
- Plug-In Remote
- Wire Rope
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- Draw-Tite
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