WilKJ

I would like to get your opinion on a hand winch like the ARB model.
Is it worth having it?
easy to use?
I probably will never go off-road by myself, but there is always a chance and this seems like something good to have in addition to the tow strap and shackles...
Also I will probably never install a real winch. Doubt that my wife will let me...

dadgummit

Here is what I see from Quadratec:

Hand winch $225
Cable for winch $100
Handle for winch $25
Shear pin $2
Total for something that works: $352

OR

Smittybilt XRC8 Winch $299

I would just get the electric winch and save $50 for your next mod

wazooz2424

agree, but dont forget the winch mount.

dadgummit

True, Harbor Freight sells a universal one pretty cheap, there are a few write-ups here on the forum on how to mount it to the stock bumper. Still better than filling your cargo area with a bunch of stuff you hopefully will never need and breaking your back if you do. Besides winches make these jeeps look like... jeeps!!

Machine154

I have an electric winch and still carry a come along and have used it 3x already. It is good for keeping from a side slide into a tree on an off-camber hill etc. I am actually looking to upgrade to a beefier one.

wazooz2424

i think if you want to get a hand winch, just get one from the hardware store. probably cheaper than the ARB, or anything else made for off road specific apps.

AZOverland

Agreed - a come along is a good thing to pack in your tool bag. Habor Feight has them for $30.00 or something and they can come in very handy. Like pully out your buddies quad behind you.....

JEEP THRILLS

good thing to have just incase the winch craps out. not really comparible to a winch as you could never pull 8000lbs with a come-a-long.

dadgummit

WOW, ok, this is totally off topic but I was born in Elmhurst hospital and grew up in Lombard, Il

WilKJ

thanks a lot.
if I can get one on the stock bumper I would probably do that then...not very soon, But i rather get stubby bumper...

gggg it never stops! I need $$$

thanks alot.