Winch ideas?
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JK Newbie
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From: Atlanta
Yeah i think im just gonna stick to the warn cause ive read nothing but good reviews about it and its only a few $100 than anything else ive looked at it and with all that ive read i think its worth the extra bucks.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Quebec
Ive got the warn 8000
so far can't say a bad thing about it and its pulled me and my friends out of some bad situations in snow, covered in mud, while raining and didnt miss a beat.
i love the thing, 3 days ago it actually pulled me and me buddy's ford f150, and my other friends grand cherokee out of some deep snow/mud. otherwise we might have spent a very cold night together alone in the woods.
so far can't say a bad thing about it and its pulled me and my friends out of some bad situations in snow, covered in mud, while raining and didnt miss a beat.
i love the thing, 3 days ago it actually pulled me and me buddy's ford f150, and my other friends grand cherokee out of some deep snow/mud. otherwise we might have spent a very cold night together alone in the woods.
JK Super Freak
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From: Cashton, WI
I have a smittybilt XRC10 and have used it plenty with good results. I have been really happy with it.
My dad has a Warn M800 and is very happy with that as well.
Dont forget to budget for proper recovery gear as well such as a good snatch block (ARB), D rings, tree savers, and tow straps !
My dad has a Warn M800 and is very happy with that as well.
Dont forget to budget for proper recovery gear as well such as a good snatch block (ARB), D rings, tree savers, and tow straps !
JK Freak
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From: Boston, Ma
I have read a lot of reviews. And asked people I trust about winches. I have decided to go with a Superwinch Epi9.0 S.
A synthetic line is important to me. The Epi 9.0s comes with an integrated solenoid and an external brake to keep it from getting too hot.
A synthetic line is important to me. The Epi 9.0s comes with an integrated solenoid and an external brake to keep it from getting too hot.
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JK Newbie
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From: Atlanta
I have a smittybilt XRC10 and have used it plenty with good results. I have been really happy with it.
My dad has a Warn M800 and is very happy with that as well.
Dont forget to budget for proper recovery gear as well such as a good snatch block (ARB), D rings, tree savers, and tow straps !
My dad has a Warn M800 and is very happy with that as well.
Dont forget to budget for proper recovery gear as well such as a good snatch block (ARB), D rings, tree savers, and tow straps !
JK Super Freak
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From: Alb., NM
JK Freak
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http://www.amazon.com/Superwinch-090.../dp/B0016J9U00
only 1 left now. I have been eyeing it for a few months. and this is the cheapest i have seen it. Its been anywhere from $720-$800+
never seen it at 650. so i pulled the trigger.
I have a benchmark elite front bumper/ winch plate. I dont know about any other bumpers.
JK Super Freak
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From: San Marcos, CA
I was in the same boat up until ten minutes ago. Just ordered my Recon 10500 from truckandwinch.com. Seems like a really good deal and so far have only heard good things about that winch. Check out the thread going on about it right now, there is a link there for the winch and accessory kit. In total my order came to $527.
Good luck with you choice!
Good luck with you choice!
My total was slightly more due to CA state tax
JK Newbie
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
I have a smittybilt XRC10 and have used it plenty with good results. I have been really happy with it.
My dad has a Warn M800 and is very happy with that as well.
Dont forget to budget for proper recovery gear as well such as a good snatch block (ARB), D rings, tree savers, and tow straps !
My dad has a Warn M800 and is very happy with that as well.
Dont forget to budget for proper recovery gear as well such as a good snatch block (ARB), D rings, tree savers, and tow straps !
i have a XRC 8000 and i really hope i find a local buyer for it. its in its original box in the garage. i want the recon one now... damn impulse buying...
