Dan- I only ask because I've got a 10k smitty now after being thoroughly satisfied with my used 10k smitty that died. It did die but I have no idea what the PO put it through and I didn't do the recommended monthly spooling. It didn't leave me stranded though.....nor has my new one.

$150 for the first used one and $400 for the second new one. Sure, the paint flakes but a call to smitty on parts and they'll gladly ship out new parts for free. The math just doesn't add up for me.

I'll add this- I had warn locking hubs in the past that failed, so obviously no product is 100%.



All that being said, I still invite muddr1 to show us the fatal flaw in the smitty winch that should prevent anyone else from using one.

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Totally understand and Smitty winches do their job well for most including myself. My winch is rarely used maybe 3 to 5 times yearly and if I was constantly going to use a winch I probably would have gone "Warn" because they are on top of the winch game.

 

I would also look at the 10,500 lb. Recon winch on ebay with syn. Line for around 500.00 shipped, if i remember

 

I went with the Smitty XRC10 COMP and have put it through its paces. No issues whatsoever on at least 15 - 20 legit pulls. I use a snatch block every time if i have enough line.

 

Have the SmittyBilt 8k and pleased. Not sure where you are getting your price, but picked mine up at 4WP for $299. Yeah it's made in China, but fits my budget. I have a JKU, and with a snatch block in my winch bag I doubt I'll run into a situation I can't winch out of.


~JDub

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He is comparing the waterproof 'competition' style, that's why the price is higher.

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I have a Smittybilt XRC 8 on my Jeep. It pulled me out of this



and pulled this guy out of this




I'm completely satisfied with its performance.

 

I have an old warm m8000 that I bought from a crazy farmer for 125 bucks, no telling how old it is or how much it has been used but I can count on it to pull my JKU through anything. It always works when I need it too.

 

Save your pennies for the Smittybilt 10,000lb winch. It uses stronger internals.

 

I have the smitty xrc8000 put it to use many times, it's been submerged in water a few times. It's never failed me so far. I've been having it for about two years