planning to buy a winch
12-27-2008, 07:00 AM
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Warn M8000. I thought about Smittybilt. Saying "I only need it for emergency" is more of a reason NOT to get a cheaper unit. At least to me. I don't wanna take any chances. If you're in an emergency situation and a cheap winch lets you down....just remember you got what you paid for.
12-27-2008, 07:48 AM
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Warn powerplant 12000 lbs
The air compressor works faster than the one I use to haul
The winch works great, it is worth the xtra money , with the air compressor
The air compressor works faster than the one I use to haul
The winch works great, it is worth the xtra money , with the air compressor
12-28-2008, 07:52 AM
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There are many high quality bumper and winch combos out there. The choice is really a personal one and one of cost.
I went with the Shrockworks mid, extra set of light tabs and the Warn XD9000i. I have no problem recovering my friends bloated H2 with my set up. Would get the same set again with no hesitation.
Good luck.
I went with the Shrockworks mid, extra set of light tabs and the Warn XD9000i. I have no problem recovering my friends bloated H2 with my set up. Would get the same set again with no hesitation.
Good luck.
12-28-2008, 08:59 AM
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12-28-2008, 10:04 AM
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This girls perspective
I have a Warn 9.5 ti sitting in the box waiting on my new LOD "stinger" bumper 
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The winch was chosen for it's weatherproof and sturdy capabilities & I just like how the LOD bumpers look in comparison to the others....
.The winch was chosen for it's weatherproof and sturdy capabilities & I just like how the LOD bumpers look in comparison to the others....
12-28-2008, 11:31 PM
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I grew up1/3 mile away from Warn's main production facility in Clackamas Oregon and I have done business with Warn for years. All I can say is they do know what they are doing and are a honest hard working Americans that deserve our support. Please consider where the others are built when making your decision.
12-29-2008, 05:09 AM
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So, Warn has absolutly no china stuff?
Has anyone tried to hang there Jeep in a tree with one? Seen it on TV..
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