Winch

Jeepmedic46 · Jul 15, 2021

Looking to put a winch on my 2000 XJ. Not sure what winch to get. Not sure whether to get cable or synthetic rope. My Jeep is being built into a overland rig. Looking for 9000 to 10,000.

Evan03 · Jul 15, 2021

Badlands new warn killer is kinda the new badass winch on a budget.

Ive had a old 9k engo for 3 or 5 years.

A badlands 9k would save some money

I'd like to upgrade mine to the apex or possibly a warn 8274. The 8274 is probly the only warn id want over a cheap winch. Ive had a couple slip through my hands over the years. Someday a 8274 will find me.

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SlowXj · Jul 15, 2021

I run a warn m8 with steel cable. American made and it's lightweight.... If that coupled with a snatch block doesn't get me out I'll leave it where it's at with the keys in it lol
I think I bought the m8 new for 660 iirc.

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XJlimitedx99 · Jul 15, 2021

I picked up an old school (I think 1980's) Warn M8000 with steel cable for $300. Still works like new. I wouldn't be surprised if it lasts another 40 years.

Evan03 · Jul 15, 2021

The old warns are much better than current warn. Warn now competes with China and I think is loseing

I forgot the harbor freight link

https://www.harborfreight.com/apex-12000-lb-winch-with-synthetic-rope-and-wireless-remote-56385.html

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SlowXj · Jul 15, 2021

I'll agree warn quality has went down.... I had to rewire the control box due to relocation, but I found one of the wires leaving the control box was only hand tight ... Didn't need a wrench to take the lug off..

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89Mock · Jul 15, 2021

Just buy a Badlands or Smittybuilt and be done with it.

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