Which winch and why?

[Icecobra]

So knowing the pit falls of off roading and whom I do it with. My new bumper has arrived, and no its not ADD... I am now pondering what winch to get. I have had probably more than ten winches in my years, Some good and bad. I have unstuck and broke more things than I care to remember at the moment. As I get older I have more senior moments and find myself remembering things from a long time ago all of a sudden. So since everyone on this forum likes to be so helpful and provide good information I ask you all. "Which winch and why"? If it is junk or was great let me know. I have had good ones from what I consider the top three and some pretty bad ones from them also. One thing I have noticed while shopping is the weight of these things has dropped a bunch, from well over 100 pounds down to a slim average of about 75 pounds or so. So tell me what ya think... I will have two now one front one rear... no more moving front to rear for me I am to old to carry around a winch..... So lets here what ya got....

 

[Kmandoske]

I got a 12,500 lbs "Tuff Stuff Winch for under $400.00. (Chinese) I'm from Illinois. I have to plan to go offroading. I don't get to do it often enough but I will get out ( I hope) 5-7 times a year. I have used my winch every time I have been out ( always pulling someone else I might add). For my use the cheap winch ( my first real offroad truck and winch I will add) works great, I was not sure how much i would use it. If and when ( more a part of when) this one goes bad I will go for a name brand. I got mine at Tuff Stuff Winch | Recon Winches | Tuff Stuff ATV Winch | Jeep Winches and they had great customer service. just my thoughts.

Keith

 

[Raptor Embroidery]

Which winch is which

Sorry its late and im tired had to add a ******* comment

 

[truckarl]

Warn is popular when it comes to winches but quite expensive. If you want a more affordable winch, try to check out Engo winches - ENGO Winches - Save Up to 30% and Free Shipping. I have the E12000 for about a year now on my Wrangler, and have no issues with it. Been underwater and mud, and pulled out numerous jeeps using it.

 

[Yukon Joe]

I have the recon10,500 with blue synthetic rope. It had been through its passes with me.

The waren power plant might be a nice winch to have. Winch and on board air in one.

Also, see BigJ's thread about why not to have a winch and go with a come-along.

Finally, of you get a winch, I highly recommend one of these, a factor 55 prolink.
http://factor55.com/prolink/
They are superior over the standard hook.

Yukon Joe
Buffalo Run Support Raptor
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=364119

 

[Labraptor]

Recon 10,500 lb with synthetic rope for me. Good price and I like the synthetic rope. Cordless remote is handy too.

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[602Raptor]

I will be putting my Warn 9.5ti on my Raptor. I used this winch on my Jeep for years and it have never let me down. I'm sure it will continue to serve me well on the Raptor.

Synthetic Rope is a neat idea, but I'm a fan of cable I've seen the rope fail too many times on the trail. In an area with less rocks, it may be great.

 

[the yeti]

Recon 10k winch got mine with the combo (tree protector, two shackles, and snatch block) shipped was$ 527-535. If u look on the jeep forums never found a bad review.

http://truckandwinch.com/recon-10-500-lbs-premium-winch-kit.html
If its not ok to post link admin plz remove

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[Yukon Joe]

^ yup, got the same deal. Also, didn't read any bad reviews.

For guys with synthetic rope, pick up a few of these protectors and keep them in your recovery gear.
http://www.vikingoffroad.com/8-viking-offroad-polyester-rock-guard/

Yukon Joe
GLRE Support Raptor
WWW.RUNRAPTORRUN.COM

 

[Icecobra]

post as much info including links to look things up I appreciate that, so will others that may come across this thread.. thanks And nice find Joe I gotta get at least one...