Winch Products - SMITTYBILT

Choosing the right winch for your vehicle is essential and each model is rated for a specific weight range. The general rule is that you want a winch to be rated for roughly twice the weight of your truck, Jeep, or ATV. So, for most trucks that means a winch rated for 10-12,000 pounds. One thing to keep in mind is that by using a snatch block (a pulley) can effectively double your pulling power – or cut the load in half. However you choose to look it, a snatch block will definitely make the recovery work easier for the winch.

In addition, you’ll need somewhere to mount your winch and H&H has plenty of front bumpers and grille guards with built-in mounts. It’s important that you make sure that whichever mount you choose is compatible with the winch, as well, so don’t hesitate to ask our experts about a bumper and winch combo.

There’s more to consider, as well. You need to take into consideration the condition of your battery and the amount of draw and duty cycle the winch is rated for, so you don’t overheat the winch or run out of juice to power it.

Another thing to consider is whether you want traditional braided steel cable or synthetic winch rope. While steel is less prone to damage during use, recovery rope is considered to be a safer choice. Why? Because, if a winch line does fail, all of that stored-up energy has to go somewhere. A steel line can recoil quickly, like a steel whip and is extremely dangerous. A synthetic rope will quickly drop to the ground. Regardless of which type of line you choose, it’s always wise to put a sand-filled bag or weight mid-line, just in case.

No off-road adventure is complete without a good set of winch accessories. A great new way to control your recovery safely is with a wireless winch remote, such as the WARN HUB Receiver, which can be used with a free Android or iOS app on your phone. Going wireless means you can stay safely out of the way in case something goes wrong.

Lastly, in order to properly use winches you will need some other accessories, like shackles (D-rings) and leather gloves. Many recovery kits are available that include everything you need, such as the WARN kits.

If you’re going off-roading, then dependable truck winches are a must-have for your next adventure! We have all of the winch accessories you need to get yourself free from any difficult situation. Find winches, winch hooks, ropes, remotes, and more at H&H and be sure to learn how to properly use your new equipment before you find yourself in danger!