An amazing array of accessories is available for hitch receivers: trailer hitch balls, bike racks, steps, winches, spare tire racks, shackles, tow hooks and even gas grills. Why be content with having ...

Rear winches are rare in the everyday world of pickup owners. They aren’t needed. But in the world of heavy construction and utility services trucks, winches mounted at the rear are a welcome ...

Sometimes you need a winch; sometimes you don't. You're likely more than pleased to see it mounted in a heavy winch bumper at the front of your rig whilst tackling your favorite trail. But, maybe not ...

If you enjoy off-roading with friends, the odds are good that one of the people who takes on Mother Nature in a specially-prepared vehicle has a winch mounted on their rig. Even the most capable ...

What Is a Subaru Trailer Hitch? Many Subaru vehicles can tow various types of trailers as long as they have a factory or after-market trailer hitch. The most powerful Subaru in this capacity is the ...

When you take your truck into the backcountry, it’s more than likely you’ll encounter large rocks, mud, snow or sand. Although your off-road driving skills may allow you to conquer this type of ...

I've been doing a fair amount of winch research lately, and one thing I've always kind of wondered about is winching your truck backwards with front-mounted winch. Do you just kind of sling the cable ...

A winch is an important tool to have on your 4x4. Whether parts fail or the trail gets extra hairy you can always rely on a winch to pull you through. Various winch models are available these days to ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

Harbor Freight's Badland winches work well and are quite affordable for your off-road recovery and utility needs. There are three lines of Badland winches with capacities of up to 12,000 pounds and ...