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Post by ctownyota on Sept 8, 2004 11:57:36 GMT -5
I was noticing in my catalogs that mile marker seems to be alot cheaper than warn. There ad says they are military proven. Also are there hub lockers any good?
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Post by cmillgo on Sept 9, 2004 5:01:42 GMT -5
I built some of their stuff for a while. The new winch mount plates for the hummers in the war  They were basic mounting plates. I have never heard bad of them except logicaly when you need a winch you can't run your motor water mud ect something fubard. so why do they run their winches on power steering? got me |
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Post by KillerZuke on Jan 2, 2005 8:14:37 GMT -5
Milemarker for years were ONLY Hydraulic Winches. The Humvee Winch is a Hydraulic model.
The Winch asked about is the NEW MileMarker ELECTRIC model>>>>
hope that clears it up to cmillgo's answer.
Also I'm sure their Hubs are good >>>But I've found, that the original Aisin Hubs are nearly indestructable >>>at least on my Zuke >
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krahm94yota
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1994 p/u, detroit locker rear, 7" of combined lift, 35x10.5 pro comps, warn m8000 winch
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Post by krahm94yota on Jan 10, 2005 12:42:30 GMT -5
A freind of mine has one on a blazer. He used it a lot to pull himself up some obstacles. No problems from what I saw.
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Jan 11, 2005 1:27:43 GMT -5
the hydro winches are slow and dont work if the motor isnt running which sucks if you are on your side or are in a water hole and u might suck water in. From what i have seen the new electric winches arent that great and the hubs suck. keep the stock aisin hubs they are the best. for winches go warn you can find warn M8000s for under 600 bucks shipped to your door everyday of the week
Drew
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Post by bowshtr on May 30, 2005 12:30:54 GMT -5
I believe ctownyota is talkin about the manual lockin hubs! Sorry to break up converstion there!
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Post by fourwd1 on Jun 7, 2005 8:09:04 GMT -5
Sorry to get this thread back on the subject  I have one of the MM 9K elec winches. Only used it a few times but seems OK. It's not a "high speed" winch like some of the others, but at 1/2 the $$ who cares. Not like I use it everyday. ;D The control is kinda cheesy tho. |
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Post by 94cnytoy on Jun 20, 2005 20:32:15 GMT -5
High speeds are great for heavy use.
Slow speed are just good insurance.
I'd rather have a working slow than nothing anyday.
Sometimes you just need tat extra "tug" to get you through.
That's where this model shines.
Not for 45*-80* rock jams.
Also, I've only used there chev 1/2 ton hubs. They were OK. They blow up just like everything else, as they should when you overload them.
I'd rather blow a hub, than blow a u-joint and ob' the shafts.
Stew
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Jun 20, 2005 22:04:46 GMT -5
the mile marker winches are SOOOOOOOO slow even the electric winches are painfully slow my warn is faster under a full pull then the milemarker is with no load also the connection for the remote is cheesy and likes to come loose.
DRew
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Post by 94cnytoy on Jun 22, 2005 16:18:08 GMT -5
That's the answer I think he's lookin for.
Sounds like you get what you pay for.....
In case anyone hasn't noticed, the US military and Gov doesn't always make the best decisions....
By any chance is Milemarker based in Texas???
Stew
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Post by Forgotten on Aug 3, 2005 21:19:57 GMT -5
if you guys are looking for cheap go to harbor freight and buy the chicago 8000lb winch for $249
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Post by 85tonkatruck on Oct 10, 2005 13:13:48 GMT -5
This is off the subject, but speaking of harbor frieght tools they have tractor jacks (hi-lift jacks)
for 30 bucks. the place is worth checking out.
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Oct 10, 2005 18:17:46 GMT -5
they are not high lift brand. they arent that good and bend real easy
Drew
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Post by mudwiser316 on Oct 12, 2005 1:59:11 GMT -5
SORRY GOT TO DO IT ! THE JACKS ARE A OFF BRAND AND I DO HAVE ONE. IT HAS DONE EVERY THING THAT I HAVE NEEDED IT TO. LIFTING THE TRUCK TOO BUSTING BEADS FOR DISMOUNTS. SORRY HAD TO DO IT! |
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Post by 92rocdoc on Jun 14, 2006 10:12:28 GMT -5
From what I have experienced with MileMarker's Electric 6000 lb winch it kicks ass, I have used and abused and used and abused it again. I love them because of the abuse they will take. They do pull slow but are very, very durable for the price that is probably why the military chose them, because they need something that will last, and last, and last. Kind of like the Energizer bunny. Hell, I once used my PE6000 to pull a 26 foot RV out of Glendo Resevoir. He was in the water up to his Windshield, but to that story later. Anyways what I am saying is that MileMarker kicks ass and would be a great choice for the money.
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Post by 92rocdoc on Jun 14, 2006 10:15:11 GMT -5
JC Whittney even sells MileMarker Winches. That's where I got mine just thought I'd let ya know.
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slade
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Post by slade on Dec 17, 2006 11:57:56 GMT -5
MileMarker winches are JUNK.
I had a 12,000LB on my YJ for a while. It stoped working properly after only a handful of pulls. I figured going with the 12k # would be over kill for a Jeep but the winch still didnt hold up. It is true that you get what you pay for. I will buy a WARN next time.
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Post by coyota on Dec 17, 2006 21:13:12 GMT -5
my family and i have owned many diff winches of many diff brands. ive had better luck out of mile maker than any other brand.  |
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Post by 92rocdoc on Jan 10, 2007 0:13:35 GMT -5
Rock on Dude; MILEMARKER RULES!!!!!!!!!
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tacobel
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Gasoline in my veins and rocks in my head.
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Post by tacobel on Jan 12, 2007 3:45:02 GMT -5
Only thing we agree on is jips.
Re: winches-if wiring isn't good, motors burn out--fast. Small wires, bad connections, no relay,not enough batt or alt output=high resistance=voltage drop. Voltage drop=amps go up. High amps=burned out motor windings. Don't matter if it's a $1900 Warn or a $300 Harbor Fright. They all fry. BTW, winch motors and wiring can be submersible(think well and sump pumps).
About jips-Wifey loves her lil xj and hasn't broken anything (expensive)-not counting rust. But then, it's only off road when she skids out in the snow. Then I go pull her out with my yota. Only time I'll drive her jip--when my taco is out of gas.
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