If looking for a winch just for recovery most will get the job done, It is not a bad idea to run out some line and spool it back in before a trail run especially if you are caring the only winch. That way you know it didnt die on you.

If you are looking for a winch to use rock crawling and plan on counting on it to to climb obstacles then you have a bit more at stake, line speed and reliability suddely become a major factor and you would be well served to purchase something a bit more expensive.

Whatever you go will it is always best to be prepared by excercising it as often as you get time.

 

I know everyone has there preference. It seems winches are just like tires when it comes to JKs.

But after reading this test article I am going with Engo.

http://www.****************/techarti...t/viewall.html

Edit...I guess it will not let me post the link here, but it was by a national magazine with 4 wheeler in the name. Pretty good read. I learned a lot about winches.

 

Yea. I think im goin with engo too. I jus dont know If it is smart to get it on ebay or go through engo them selves

 

Just got my NGO 10000lb winch with synthetic line installed on my 2011 and love it.... $429.00 delivered to my house.... I got mine through truckaddons.com. They are sponsors on the thred.....

 

Did they give u a special for being a forum member? Their website has it at 500

 

In the post on the forum it says you have to call to get the price..... Call them and tell them about the forum and ask for sale price.....

 

I ran a Warn M8000 on my LJ, it was good.

I ran a Superwinch EPI9.0S on my 2011, it was really nice. I think they're being phased out.

I currently run a Warn Powerplant on my 2012. I decided on the Warn with compressor when my CO2 tank hose blew up in my face and hands. Decided to ditch the CO2 at that point.

I have not had any issues with any. They all performed well.

 

Thanks for all the input. However, I am still undecided. All those winches seem like they are reasonably priced and, although I may not see the need for an air compressor right now, I might need one in the future. And so, if I go with the Powerplant it is built in, but if I go with a more reasonably priced winch I could always add that on when I do NEED it.

 

That Engo winch with synthetic line is a hell of a deal at that price. The synth line cuts down the weigh at the front of the vehicle too. If I pick up a winch, I may grab that Engo too.

Has it been around long? Any reports of reliability?