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Rebel Heart Feb 14, 2008 07:33 PM

Winch Recommendations for Shockworks Mid Front Bumper
 
I am going to order the mid bumper from Shockworks. What bumper do you recommend that I purchase? I don't want to spend a lot because I won't use it too much (I don't think). What are the features of the bumpers that I should consider? Thanks.

tgrt Feb 15, 2008 05:20 AM

I assume you meant to say:
I am going to order the mid bumper from Shockworks. What winch do you recommend that I purchase? I don't want to spend a lot because I won't use it too much (I don't think). What are the features of the winches that I should consider? Thanks.
I went with the Power Plant, because I wanted the compressor with the winch. However, that is by far not the cheapest winch. I'll let those that purchased a budget winch answer your question.

BaltChief Feb 15, 2008 05:28 AM

Smittybilt Winch - XRC8

It is slower than some of the more expensive winches but it has a 3 year warranty and you can find it for $285 shipped.

http://www.winchdepot.com/aux_incl/i...fB&w=200&h=200

hiteck Feb 15, 2008 05:33 AM

I have the shrockworks mid and initially wanted an inexpensive winch to use every once in a while.

Then I realized that no matter when I needed it I wanted it to work. I went with Warn because of their reputation. I spent more than I thought I wanted to, but am glad I did as I have piece of mind knowing that it'll be ready to go whenever I need it.

http://my.project-jk.com/data/1022/Dsc011211.jpg

scottcarp Feb 15, 2008 05:40 AM

I went with the Warn Powerplant, because every time I go to the beach, the Ranger station pump is busted, and I have to drive a few miles to the gas station, wait in line, and feed in quarters to air back up. :naw:
I know there's other OBA solutions, but this is compact and simple. Plus, it has Warn's rep.

Rebel Heart Feb 15, 2008 09:38 AM

Thanks for the responses. It must have been a bad night, yes, I meant winches. I just don't want to pay $800-$1000 for a winch right now. So, I do appreciate the less expensive responses. Thank you.

Rebel Heart Feb 15, 2008 03:08 PM

Shockworks recommended the Warn M8000 for a winch that was not as pricey, but still a good one. It still costs $600. Any comments?

pezeveng319 Feb 15, 2008 03:37 PM

how many people have honestly had a winch fail during use... all i hear is people saying im gettin the warn because i want it to work always. I mean if you abuse the cheaper winch alot with repetitive use then Its obviously gonna break I'm just trying to get a perspective of how often the cheaper winches fail.

BaltChief Feb 16, 2008 04:35 AM


Originally Posted by N2rock (Post 344328)
Can you pm me a source to buy for that price?

Does anyone have experience with this winch in the Shrockworks Mid? Does it fit right in no problems?

I have the bumper already, and want an inexpensive winch to drop in.

PM sent...

JackMac4 Feb 16, 2008 06:43 AM

I'll be purchasing a Ramsey UT 9000 for shrockworks mid width whenever I can muster up the cash.


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