Well my 17 year old warn x8000i finally gave up after years of abuse, just could not handle the weight of the jku. Upgraded to the Zeon 10-s, had to do a little trimming and drilling of new mounting holes but it can be shoehorned into the aev bumper.

 

Still need to get a quality batt. Would like to go with the diehard platinum but they don't come in group 91, 35 fits buts smaller. They make ODYSSEY Auto/LTV Battery Model PC1220-A but at $320 its pricey.

 

Looks great. Definitely the best looking winch Warn has ever made.

 

I agree x2

 

As long as it performs up to expectation I'm happy! Recently got stuck and that's what did my old warn in, only thing that could get me out was a warn 9.5ctsi with a snatch.

 

Did you ever consider rebuilding the 9.5? As far as I know, the parts are available for them?

 

No mine was a x8000i, someone with a 9.5 got me out

 

Picked up a new odyssey batter on eBay for $250 ! Should have the power to feed this beast!

 

I wrote that wrong. Did you ever check to see if rebuild parts were still available?

 

No I knew I wanted the Zeon 10-s. I pretty sure you can get parts but it does not change that its underpowered for the jku and has the old style solenoid setup that I want to get away from