Big thanks to one of our customers for sending us the link to a winch install video that he posted on Photobucket. The video features a 1978 Jeep CJ-7 with a 10,000 lb ProMark Silverback winch and custom mount plate fitting.
The videos and photos posted by FJguercio describe in detail the form and fit for the Jeep winch and mount plate. See one of the videos below.
Jeep CJ with 10K Silverback ProMark winch
Superwinch Terra Series ATV winch
Superwinch ATV and recovery winches are now available at ProMark Offroad! Superwinch is a well-respected brand in the offroad industry. Besides offroad recovery, their winches are used in a wide variety of applications, from commercial and industrial use to trucking and large machinery operation.
Superwinch ATV winches available at ProMarkOffroad.com include the LT Series and the Terra Series. Synthetic winch rope packages are available on the Terra Series for offroaders concerned with safety and ease of use.
Superwinch Talon Series Recovery Winch
Superwinch recovery winches available at ProMark include the LP Series and the high-powered Talon Series. The LP Series winches are designed for entry-level buyers and come with a powerful series wound motor and weather-sealed solenoid. The Talon Series is fully sealed for waterproof performance and resists overheating with a heat sink-styled motor cap.
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Electric winches require cooling periods to prevent overheating on long pulls.
Electric winches are rated by maximum pulling capacity. For example, a 10,000 lb winch can safely handle up to 10,000 pounds without breaking or stalling, under the right pulling conditions.
The maximum pulling capacity is based on the first layer of cable on the drum. If you rig up your winch with more than one layer remaining on the drum, the pulling capacity drops for each added layer of cable on the drum. As the layers increase, pulling power decreases.
If you need more pulling power, spool out more cable. You can do this either by choosing an anchor point further away from the vehicle or by using a snatch block to double back the cable. A double line pull increases your winch power by almost doubling the capacity.
Be careful not to exceed the maximum rated capacity for your winch. If you think the load will be close to the maximum winch rating, rig up a double line pull for extra power. If you exceed the winch’s rating, the cable could snap, the winch could stall, or you could damage your winch. Exceeding the winch’s rating is dangerous, since a snapped cable can cause major damage to anyone or anything in its way.
Unlike hydraulic winches, electric winches are not designed for long, continuous pulls. If you need to winch over a long distance, stop winching and let the motor cool down every so often to prevent overheating. If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to the touch, that means you need to take a break. Wait five minutes or so—until the motor feels cooler to the touch—and continue winching.
Winching out of a mud hole in dress clothes without getting dirty? Hard to believe until you see it. Check out this Jeep winch recovery video featuring the ProMark Silverback recovery winch, posted on our Facebook page by James Faust. Log in to Facebook to see the video!
See the video on our Facebook page!
New! 9500 lb Midnight and Silverback Series winches
You asked for it. You got it. The 9500 lb recovery winch by ProMark Offroad is now available at the request of Jeep, Toyota, truck, and 4×4 owners. We’ve expanded our line of Midnight and Silverback Series recovery winches to include the 9500 lb weight class in response to customer demand. ProMark’s purpose in adding a 9500 lb winch to their product line is to fill a gap in the market segment and provide our loyal customers with what they have been asking for.
The Midnight Series 9500 winch package, priced at $349.99, is designed to meet the needs of Jeep, Toyota, truck, and 4×4 owners with a high performance winch motor and sealed components for all-weather protection. This 12v winch package includes a multi-directional roller fairlead, heavy duty contactor, spring hook and pull strap, all wiring and hardware, and a standard corded remote with power in and power out functions.
The Silverback Series 9500 winch package, priced at $409.99, offers safety and convenience with the included wireless remote control. The Silverback Series is built for performance with a 5.6 hp waterproof motor and sealed contactor. This 12v winch package includes a multi-directional roller fairlead, heavy duty sealed contactor, spring hook and pull strap, all wiring and hardware, and both a corded remote and wireless remote with power in and power out functions.
All ProMark Offroad winches ship free to the lower 48 United States. Technical support is available for installation and use.
Take a look at these pictures from a customer who bought a 10,000 lb ProMark winch and 2″ multi mount for his Jeep Commander. The Jeep owner used a quick connect setup that allows him to remove the winch and mount when they are not being used. The photos were originally posted on JeepCommander.com.
10,000 lb Jeep winch
Comes with all accessories (except the dog)
2 inch multimount receiver
Winch and multimount setup with quick connect wiring
Winch mounted on Jeep Commander
Front view of Jeep winch and mount
The Rockster Jeep build by River Raider is out of the shop and ready to wheel! ProMark Offroad is a proud sponsor of the Rockster Jeep build, featuring a ProMark Jeep winch, synthetic winch rope, and aluminum fairlead. The new rig features a 6.2 liter Cadillac Escalade motor, laid-back windshield, custom roll cage, 3/16″ aluminum body panels, and 40″ tires, just to name a few.
Check out the video below. You can see more pictures at JK-Adventure.com.
Finished Rockster project. Picture taken by JK-Adventure.com.
The Rockster Jeep build by River Raider Off-Road is fast approaching its debut at the Pomona Off Road Expo in October. ProMark Offroad is sponsoring the build with a ProMark Jeep winch and synthetic winch line. Get a look at the progress in the pictures below. More details and pictures are available at the JKOwners forum.
Paint job (rear view)
Front bumper with fairlead, where the ProMark winch will be
Pictured Below: “Just to get a better idea of what the finished project will look like, we rolled a couple of 37′s from one of Rock Krawlers’ other projects next to her.”
Pictured with 37's for a better idea of what the finished project will look like
After the Rockster made a side trip to Rock Krawlers for suspension work, Jeremy from Rock Krawlers updated the forum on the suspension and what would happen next:
“The ‘Rockster’ is finally heading out west! Actually, it looks awesome without the soft top on it! Kenny did a great job with the cage! Twisted Stitch will be redoing the top when it gets to Cali!
It has a 2.5″ Long Arm System with 3.5″ of stretch. We are actually planning on on offering this as a production system for 2 doors at a 2.5″ and 3.5″ lift height. The frame has been cleaned up from its years of travel on the East Coast!
Here are a few images of it back on the stock tires and wheels! Once it gets out west it is going to Todd and The Jeep Speed Shop where a Dana 60 front and Corp 14 bolt rear will be slid underneath it. Poly Performance is welding on all the axle brackets so the old school axles will bolt right up. RWK Haus Supply is building the axles stuffed with High Quality Yukon Products.
While at the Jeep Speed Shop an LS engine swap will also take place! By the time it leaves the Jeep Speed Shop it will be on Race Line Wheels and 40″ Tires!
The Rockster is missing shocks and bumps for now! Fox shocks and air bumps will be installed to handle the dampening duties and control the high speed up travel of the massive 40′s and heavy axles. Stay tuned for final assembly pictures. The ‘Rockster’ will also be in our booth at the Pomona Offroad Expo with the Top Off unless it is raining.
Great Work Kenny! Now it is off to the next phase! Good Luck to Todd at Jeep Speed Shop and the rest of the guys finishing up the ‘Rockster.’”
Rockster with new suspension
Rock Krawler suspension
Next stop: Jeep Speed Shop for an LS3 motor!
LS3 engine
Here’s a sneak peek at the new tires–coming soon!
Rockster Tires
After you’ve spent all the time and money to install a winch on your ATV, Jeep or truck, it’s maddening to think somebody could swipe it within a few minutes. Winches and other accessories can become targets for thieves. But with a few precautions, you can prevent your winch from getting stolen…or at least make it a lot tougher to steal! Here’s how:
Prevent winch theft with these ideas.
This recovery winch has 8000 pounds of pulling power, generally the minimum rating for a recovery vehicle.
One question we get asked fairly often from Jeep and truck owners is, “What size winch should I get?” While the general advice from most winch manufacturers and offroad experts is to multiply the gross weight of your vehicle by 1.5, the fact is that this may not be enough pulling power for how you will be using your recovery winch.
For light duty winching, 1.5 times the GVW might be fine, but for heavy duty winching, you’ll need a larger capacity truck or Jeep winch. When you factor in things like mud, bogs, inclines, pulling out rigs that are heavier than yours, and not being able to unwind the cable to its full capacity, you might find that you need a winch size 2 or even 2.5 times the gross weight of your vehicle. The resistance force from a mud hole or a steep incline can double or even triple the weight of your vehicle, requiring far more recovery power to get back out.
One of the advantages of choosing a heavy winch is that the larger the winch motor, the less work it has to do in order to pull you out. A bigger winch motor equals less demand on the winch, which means it can pull for longer periods of time without overheating and will most likely have a longer lifespan than a smaller winch motor that is overworked. Larger capacity winches also draw fewer amps and lighten the load on your electrical system.
Another advantage to a heavy winch is that not every pull will allow you to unwind the cable to the last row, where the maximum line capacity is rated. The less cable you spool out, the less power you will get from your winch. That means a winch rated at 10,000 pounds at the first layer can drop down to a rating of less than 8000 pounds at the second layer.
If you winch in these conditions, choose a winch with at least 2x GVW, or the largest capacity winch that your rig can handle.
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