Winch

[kennesaw4x4]

I have a 2000 4 cylinder wrangler. the manuel says it weighs 3045 lbs and a winch guide says i should get something tested 50% more. i was looking through quadratec and saw a couple in my price range that were tested for around 8500. is overkill a good thing?

 

[SenorCole86]

If they're in your price range and a good winch, I'd go as high as possible. What brands were these 8500's you were looking at? I don't know all that much as far as the different brands go, but I'm sure someone who does will stumble across your thread and you'll have all the info ready for them. Good luck bud.

 

[kennesaw4x4]

I haven't checked out the entire feild yet but 2 winches have caught my eye. they are both made by ramsey and i conviently have a link for both of them right here (http://www.quadratec.com/products/92142_018.htm) and here (http://www.quadratec.com/products/92142_019.htm) the first is 8500 and the second is 9500

 

[TwistedCU]

Sometimes you can find the Warn 8000M on sale for $499 and I have seen it at $599 with free shipping.

 

[kennesaw4x4]

yeah i think my limit is going to be around 500 though. other than a mounting kit is there anything else i'm gonna need?

 

[Gsx31337]

Personaly I would go for a Warn they are tough and have never let me down, had 2 on jeeps and 4 on ATV's lil expensive some places but if you shop around you can find a good deal check out the link at the bottem ive had that wench for a wile now and its worked great. And there are some good 8000's for around 500 bucks on there 2 if you just type in warn.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WARN...tegoryZ33653QQihZ002QQitemZ120000433166QQrdZ1

 

[lah2420]

I've only had Warn and have had no problems with them. Used is fine, but if it
's been used a lot it will need new brushes and/or bearings. I would stick with a new one if possible. Ramsey has a good reputation also from what I hear from some friends who have used them. I would recommend a roller fairlead. It's a lot easier on the cable.

 

[Laph]

Go Warn You won't be sorry.

 

[Joopin]

is overkill a good thing?

It's the American way! I have a Warn 9000i from 1980 something... still works great.

 

[kennesaw4x4]

The warn m8000 looks quality. It sounds like you guys are really behind warn. i'll prob end up going with that but i'm still gonna look around. Thanks
(I'll post in a couple weeks and let you guys know what i end up with)

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

My Warn was manufactured in '76, still pulling strong 30 years later. Same design still made too, M8274.

 

[TwistedCU]

Warn has a lifetime warranty. I doubt it's transferrable, but if you buy one new it'll be guaranteed as long as you own it. Can't beat that. You might save $$$ now, but when the cheap one eventually fails, be it one year or ten, you'll lose the money you saved when it needs to be replaced.

 

[yjdave]

My choice http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b288/rockrawler/100_0762.jpg


As far as i know no one has a lifetime warranty. I have warn in my back yard and they are very good with help but they do charge $$.

 

[TwistedCU]

As far as i know no one has a lifetime warranty.

http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/line.shtml

Backed by the WARN Limited Lifetime Warranty.

 

[bsnider]

Im Running A Stock 90 Yj With A 2.5 All I Want Is Something Light And Cheap For Small Tugs Any Sugestions?

 

[TwistedCU]

Sometimes you can find the Warn 8000M on sale for $499 and I have seen it at $599 with free shipping.

4wd hardware - $549 and free shipping, but only through tomorrow (6/30):
http://www.4wd.com/newsite/shop/productdetail.asp?model=tj&pid=26502

...and that's for the one with the 100' cable and roller fairlead. The sale items are usually with 80' and a hawse fairlead.

 

[pilgrimninja17]

I don't know how safe it is, just an idea, but ebay?

maybe...? save a few bucks

 

[san0696]

Not ALL Warn are LIFETIME. That Tabor (Magnum) is only 1 year!!
I just bought my husband one for fathers day on EBAY & was AWESOME deal from Truckaddons.com ebay store. Got the Warn XD9000i for $775 & free SH, brand new. Well worth it!! I'm a shopper & internet/ebay buyer. This was a great company. Good luck.