What winch are you using?

[Semaj]

Hey guys

New to Jeeps. Just got a 19 Rubicon with steel bumpers. I have on my wish list a nice winch. Prices range on these a lot! Does anyone have one that fits really well and that they prefer? I’ve read mixed reviews on some of the cheaper ones ex Smittybuilt. But also the cheaper line of Warn winches too (M8, I believe?)

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[Jondrew]

Lots of choices. I have a Quadratec stealth 10K with synthetic rope. Like half the cost of a Warn Zeon S10 with more features. Smittybuilt seems pretty popular too.

You’ll need a winch plate too. Again, Warn is around $250. I got a Rusty’s winch plate for around $200.

Lots of winch threads on this site.

Another thought. THere’s lots of recovery gear you want besides a winch. Tow strap, tree strap, plastic traction plates etc. Do a YouTube search too.

 

[Roky]

I also would recommend the stealth winch, works great! Love the wireless remote and the drum light.

 

[Hgrace]

Warn Vr10s

 

[ImAJeepskate]

smittybilt XRC 2.0 9500lbs is the best bang for your buck imo

 

[HealthRebel]

Love your setup. What kind of front bumper do you have?

I also would recommend the stealth winch, works great! Love the wireless remote and the drum light.

 

[johnparjr]

Smittybilt v2 xrc 9500 with synth rope

 

[ads75]

Here are a couple of threads that may help.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/show-her-pictures-of-your-jls-winch.16785/
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/which-winch-should-i-buy.14635/

 

[cougpharmer]

Warn Zeon 12, steel cable.

 

[Roky]

Love your setup. What kind of front bumper do you have?

Thanks... it’s a LoD destroyer shorty bumper with poison spyder fairlead bracket and poison spyder fairlead.

 

[tcari394]

COMEUP SEAL Gen2 9.5rsi 12V

http://shop.comeupusa.com/p/seal-gen2-9-5rsi-12v-winch

I had to trim the winch opening a tiny bit to get it to fit.. but it was definitely worth it.

 

[Bearded_Dragon]

I went with a Warn Zeon 10S. I was seriously considering the Quadratec Stealth but the one year electrical warranty made me change my mind vs Warn's 7 year.

 

[stil2low]

I run a 8274 but if was to buy again would definitely be smittybilts x2o. Few friends have that winch and runs great. Water resistant, good line speeds and very nice price point

 

[Jeepers!]

Can you add a remote to non-platinum Warn Zeons?

I don't think I want a winch without a manual clutch.

I wish there was more information out on the Superwinch EXP.

 

[1quick1]

Warn Vr10s

I have this one sitting in a box on my kitchen floor just waiting to go if my LOD Signature shorty bumper ever shows up.

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