XRC-8 Winch installed...pics inside!
10-13-2010, 01:33 PM
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XRC-8 Winch installed...pics inside!
So, if you guys have not figured it out at this point...I am a picture whore 
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Anyway, got my XRC8 Comp winch in yesterday and installed it today. I was surprised really with how easy it was to install. Followed all the directions I found on here. I was able to get it on without taking the bumper back off. Be gentle on my line spool as it was my first attempt ever. Here are a couple pics of it. I have a spare set of KCs that Im gonna throw on it later this week. (I'll just add those pics here, I'm not THAT big of a whore) Let me know what you think.
.Anyway, got my XRC8 Comp winch in yesterday and installed it today. I was surprised really with how easy it was to install. Followed all the directions I found on here. I was able to get it on without taking the bumper back off. Be gentle on my line spool as it was my first attempt ever. Here are a couple pics of it. I have a spare set of KCs that Im gonna throw on it later this week. (I'll just add those pics here, I'm not THAT big of a whore) Let me know what you think.
10-13-2010, 02:54 PM
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GoodysGotaCuda - I don't have a winch yet - but when you say "connector" are you referring to the round part on the right side?
JKMudder - If you don't mind me asking, where did you pick it up at and what did it set you back? I'm gathering info now and will be in the market soon "after i pay all my damn bills".
JKMudder - If you don't mind me asking, where did you pick it up at and what did it set you back? I'm gathering info now and will be in the market soon "after i pay all my damn bills".
10-13-2010, 03:10 PM
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10-13-2010, 03:16 PM
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I have this winch myself watch out for you engage and free spool clutch arm. There is a pin under the end cap that can snap real easy fix smitty built will send a new clutch assembly for free. Aside from that one thing love this winch
10-13-2010, 03:18 PM
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10-13-2010, 04:13 PM
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I have the same winch with synth rope and it has recovered vehicles and winched me out of a few stucks. Great bang for the buck. I would recommend you get a winch cover though. Sunlight can weaken the rope and make it brittle.
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10-13-2010, 04:18 PM
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How do you like your Smittybuilt bumper? Was it plug and play or did you have to drill around a bit? I do like the way the winch sits low between the frame on that bumper keeping the COG low at the same time.
10-13-2010, 04:21 PM
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$417-$450 is a gerat price for that winch. I got mine with a special can't tell you where promise for $400 and it included the cover.
10-13-2010, 04:57 PM
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Hmm, I didn't even realize that was an issue. I'll have to look into one. Thanks for the info.