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    Torn between two Warns

    October 1981 my CJ is an 86 (final year) but damn close match. Good point about cable length. My CJ radiator is pretty darn big aluminum 3 core. Has problems staying up to temp usually but air flow could be a factor. And my buddy restored the m8000 just for cost of parts which wasn't much...
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    Torn between two Warns

    Definitely not just for show, although it does get a lot of street miles just because I enjoy driving it. But everything I own is at least a little beat up. I do like that the 8274 was a factory jeep option but I'm more focused on function. I will say that having either of these winches mounted...
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    Torn between two Warns

    I picked up a used Warn M8000 winch about two months ago for $250, and had a good friend go through it and restore it to like new condition. Was planning to mount it on my CJ7, picked up the mounts and everything, then last week I spotted Craigslist gold, a Warn 8247. The 8247 was advertised as...
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    Signal Peak Information (Nor Cal)

    Mt Watson is a great trail for a stock rig, and gets you to a fantastic Vista of Lake Tahoe. I've always run it from the Tahoe City side and have done it in both my CJ (trutrac and locker assisted), and bone stock Tacoma 4x4, the latter took a little more throttle for the initial climb out of...
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hey all, Another new member here. Location: Oakland, CA Vehicles: 1986 Jeep CJ7 and 2004 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 (commuter) Overlanding experience: I'd say I'm right in the middle. Done a bit of light wheeling , tons of camping (both backpacking and car), and hiking. I love the out doors. Worked...