Jack in Norfolk Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Does anybody have a working Subaru winch? Just curious. I know they made them; I've just never seen one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Does anybody have a working Subaru winch? Just curious. I know they made them; I've just never seen one. I believe moosens 78 4WD wagon has a factory Subaru winch on it...dont hold my word to it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 that is awesome! do you know if it works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 paul's 78 does have one: I think it could work but I don't think he has it hooked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 THe one that came with my car,before I took possession of it,was yellow.I think it's a Warn(?),maybe a Reese...but that one never made it to me.The previous owner traded it just before I got the car. So,EZap sent an orangeish-red one to me.It bolts right up,so maybe it's the same,not sure. Mine is not funtional at this time,but the wiring is still there from the original install. Kids point at it all the time.People like seeing my '78 but then they see the winch it totally tickles them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 <-- is jealous.... I miss my wagon:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 I'd love to see pics if you get time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I'd love to see pics if you get time. I have a pic.. I love this car of moosens..want to barrow it for a day sometime Let me know if pics shows..trying photobucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 ouch... don't let the woman in the pic see it... didn't you say that was an ugly breakup? :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscab Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Does anybody have a working Subaru winch? Just curious. I know they made them; I've just never seen one. they came in yellow (most common), and white... here's a brochure page with the yellow one... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/Literature/brochures/1980-acc-a.jpg and here's a white one... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/Literature/brochures/1982-brat-h.jpg they were just a small Superwinch. 1000 pounds... I think I have a working yellow one, and Syrinx has a yellow on, New in The Box!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 very cool! Good info and great pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggroller Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Is there anything wrong with getting a winch designed for an ATV instead? They are smaller but with big capacity. Like Warn's 4.0i Utility Winch 4000 lbs capacity single line at 12V DC. http://www.warn.com/atv/winches/40ci_winch.shtml The weight of the unit is 21 lbs. Quite light IMHO. It should be able to pull the lightweight Scoobie out of many situations. As always have a good battery to use a winch. It is not OEM but should do quite well, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 just remember....if you get a winch I highly recommend getting one of those thingys (can't remember the right name) that has a pulley at the end and you put the lead through it and bring it back to hook onto the car. (is snatch block right????) I believe they double the capicity of the winch when you have one of those. Something like that (don't mind me...was just at the Dr. and can't think right) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggroller Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Correct, the Snatch Block will effectively double the pulling power of the winch. There is a PDF on the URL I cited with Winching Techniques (http://www.warn.com/corporate/images/90/64660-A2_RS.pdf). Very informative! EDIT: Added link to PDF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 My car looks surreal in that pic. Thanks Connie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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