How often have you needed a winch in the past? How many times have you had to not go due to the need for a winch? If you bought a new winch how often would you use it? Is a winch the most importiant mod needed for my Jeep at this time?
This is the type of question I would be asking myself and then the answers will tell you if you need a winch or not. After you know in your heart that a winch is like so needed so much more than any other item for the beloved Jeep, Do like Bounty Hunter said and buy a good one.
I have only a very few times needed a winch. I have a small winch on the front of my CJ that came with it and Never really use it. It is good if the strap is a bit short or to move a little but I can do the same thing with a good come along. Just might take a little longer but I can do it. If ever I pay good money for one it will be a Warn.
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