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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Looking into winch's wondering what people have or would recommend to buy. Tight on money so I'd like to go the cheapest way possible...
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandon1024
Looking into winch's wondering what people have or would recommend to buy. Tight on money so I'd like to go the cheapest way possible...
Smittybily XRC 8 (8000 lb). $299 retail. Can't beat it.

Works well, easy to install. I'm running with one - so far so good.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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I am doing this same thing now...A lot of positive feedback from Smittybuilt and that Recon 10,500 waterproof. That Recon is nice and has a wireless remote and cover included for around $475. Oh ya both come with synthetic winch cable. Good luck.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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My Smitty SRC8 is better than three years old and I've used it a lot. $269 delivered to my door. Only problem was a bad solenoid and they replaced that for free (including shipping) long after it was out of warranty.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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Another thumbs up for the XRC8.

Price is right and it does the job.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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My Smitty SRC8 is better than three years old and I've used it a lot. $269 delivered to my door. Only problem was a bad solenoid and they replaced that for free (including shipping) long after it was out of warranty.
Does it mount to a stock bumper?
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Another vote for the XRC8. Mine has made a lot of tough pulls for me.
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would the xrc8 be suitable for my 4dr with 315s or would I need more power?
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Originally Posted by jhol111964
Does it mount to a stock bumper?
I think somebody makes a winch plate that allows you to retain the stock bumper but I can't remember who. Might be RC.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JK08KATYTX
would the xrc8 be suitable for my 4dr with 315s or would I need more power?
That's what was on my 4-door with 4.5" of lift, tons of armor and 35s up until very recently. Worked fine. I won a 9500 lb. Superwinch so the Smitty went on my daughter's TJ.
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