I was wondering if anone had any experience with this winch or maybe has one on there JK and have used it.

Did it work well?

I picked up one yesterday for $300 and I was wondering do these take oil? I couldn't find any drain holes or fill holes but I took off the clutch engagement and looked inside and everything lookedlike it was greased.

 

Here is a picture of mine. Just had it about a month and already used it for a couple of short pulls. Seems to work great.



-meljr

 

I have one on the front of mine. I've used it to pull some VERY large oak trunks out of a ditch on the property. It wasn't even workin hard.

 

meljr- thanks for the picas I am going to install this winch in my modified stock bumper..

 

I assume that's used.....if not....you better share where you got that deal!

 

I have the M8000 on my XJ with 35's and it has pulled without hesitation. It's a strong winch for the price and you know it has the Warn reputation.

 

The 8000 is a great winch.

Warn winches don't require lubrication, but can be overhauled (and consequently regreased) in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing.

 

I also have the M8000, got it for $430 new on sale - great value and worked wonderfully in Moab to pull me up some pretty hairy $h1t!

 

Yeah I got the winch used and it needed a winch control which was 100 bucks but I priced the winch out new and stores want $1300 So I tried it out last night and it seems to work good I havent pulled anything real heavy but I am sure it will do fine

 

one more question for everyone, I was wondwering how thick most winch plates are?
I am going to make one seeing as I am a safety manager at a welding shop.
Anyone know the thickness?