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Smittybilt XRC8 v. Badlands12k winch

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Old 03-24-2013 | 06:52 PM
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Default Smittybilt XRC8 v. Badlands12k winch
Both are $299 right now. Smittybilt on 4wheel parts and the badlands at Harbor Freight. Which one do ya'll recommend??
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Old 03-24-2013 | 07:24 PM
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I have had the Badlands on my JKU for approximately a year and a half and it is starting to rust on the chrome. Works well though.
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Old 03-25-2013 | 03:07 PM
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Thanks for chiming in Matt, seems like a pretty good deal to me. Anyone else have an opinion?
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Old 03-25-2013 | 04:07 PM
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If you decide to go with the Badlands go to the HF website and register your email. They normally send a couple of printable coupons for 10-20% off. Never used their winch for a rig, but their lighter duty ones seem to work well.
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Old 03-25-2013 | 04:40 PM
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I have the Smitty with synthetic and so far its a great unit. Fits and looks great!!
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