Harbor Freight winch?
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Canada
I have new bumpers and fenders finally. Now i have a front bumper with a winch mounting spot in it and would like to fill the hole. Haha. I probably would never NEED IT. But, I don't really just want something that is a total POS in there either. Does anyone have any experience with the 12,000 winch that sells for $300? I know it can't be great, economics dictates that. But is it a total POS? Should I pass? Should I get the "engo" made version that Tractor Supply sells? It's pretty inexpensive too. Haha. I want to spend less that $400-500. What do y'all suggest?
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JK Freak
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Moore, Oklahoma
I've used my older HF 12K winch several times over the years to pull both myself, others and even used it to pull cars from homes following the May 20, 2013 Moore OK tornado. Plenty of power and no issues. I did replace the steel with synthetic and am happy with it too. I've had it since 2010 on my JK.
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JK Freak
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From: Manassas, VA
I've used my older HF 12K winch several times over the years to pull both myself, others and even used it to pull cars from homes following the May 20, 2013 Moore OK tornado. Plenty of power and no issues. I did replace the steel with synthetic and am happy with it too. I've had it since 2010 on my JK.
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Where is the brake on that winch? This warning is posted on superwinch website.
Warning: This winch was not designed for synthetic rope. To make the Tiger Shark SR ready for synthetic, we increased thickness of the drum tube and flanges and moved the brake outside the drum. Superwinch does not recommend adding synthetic rope to this winch. Superwinch is proud to be the only manufacturer alerting customers to the ropes winch-damaging potential.
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Kansas City Mo
I just bought this winch for my wifes JKU X pkg I was going to pull the steel line off and put synthetic on it more than anything to drop like 25 lbs + off the front by loosing the ball bearing fairlead and she wants the red winch line to match the X Pkg accents....thoughts??