which winch should i get the rough country or the smitty which is better the smitty is 14 lbs lighter than rough country need some advice about to order today or tonight. oh and the rough country is 9500lbs smitty 8000lbs my bumper is smitty as well.

 

also hard dicision should i get the winch or the smittybilt rocker guards with step only have the money for the winch or the guards please make the decision easier for me....

 

I have the XRC 8 Winch and love it, I did opt for the warranty for it. Even if I submurge it in alot of water and it quits working I get a new one for free..

 

Personally, I'd get the guards first. 9 times out of 10 you'll be with someone that has a winch. Slide off a rock and hit something, no one can help you with that one. That's just my 2 cents.

 

I haven't heard of any problems with the Smitty and I didn't know RC made winches. If you order a Warn before the end of the month, there's an $80 rebate. I got my M8000 from Northridge for $512 + free shipping - $80 rebate. That's hard to beat!

 

Just ordered my guards from 4wheelhardware Thanks to Zach i got a great deal free shipping and a little off the price if you guys need to order anything his EXT is 875

 

What type of bumper are you mounting it on? I have the Xrc10 and love it, got it for $399 shipped...

 

If you are in a place you need a winch you will need the guards more.

 

This is the bumper smittybilt

 

Nice! Mine is mounted on the factory bumper....