I bought the 8000 steel line. Could of bought a higher weight one for less but the cheapest option isnt always the best.

 

M8000S. Wanted to keep the weight down. Only 60-65 lbs.

 

The new warn Zeon is really nice.

We will have a video out soon about the zeon

David

 

Warn pricing should be even, but you can find deals.

 

Warn's pricing is identical you shouldn't be able to find any deals. If somebody does give a deal they can get in a ton of trouble and I think the rebate is void also

 

Yah that's what I've been seeing thus far.
Looks like around 850 after rebates for a 10.

 

I have a 9.5ti and I have it for almost 10 years I've used it hundreds of times. It's never let me down. I don't think they sell it anymore but 9.5cti is the new version.
I've used it to pull out dozens of jeeps myself of course and a front porch removal off my neighbors house. It's unstoppable.

 

I also have the 9.5ti warn. I've had it since 2009. I wish I could say I've used it hundreds of times. I have used mine about 25 times. It strong and fast. I like it so much I just took it off my 2009 and put it on my 2014.
I also put a Viking synthetic thimble rope on when I bought it.
If I had to do it again I would buy the same thing or get the 9.5cti.
Mine still looks and works like new.

 

Zeon 10S and love it!

 

I've got the zeon 10000s. The IP68 waterproof rating was a major reason for me to get the zeon vs another warn model. More for peace of mind than hearing of winches failing after taking a dip. The M models in the instructions though say to totally break them apart and re-grease if submerged. Probably more of a cover their ass statement than a real necessity, but it gets nice and wet around my parts. Synthetic rope has a number of advantages, safety, weight, splice-ability. Honestly I think that the SuperWinch Talon (also waterproof) is a bit superior with synthetic rope plus faster line speed. It has a break that is on the outside of the drum vs the middle. Synthetic rope doesn't like heat. To counter this possible issue warn puts a red protective sock on the first 20' or so of there supplied rope to cover the first wrap. I think warn is more serviceable in the way of getting replacement parts. The warn reputation and good looks of the zeon also made me go with it. So far I've had no issues. Not that it really matters but it's pretty quiet. I have a video that will give you an idea of the pull speed.
http://youtu.be/iC8J0i5YjmA I think it was said before but warn doesn't let dealers lower prices other than their sanctioned rebates. I got mine from northridge 4x4 and got free shipping.