I just purchased the DV8 FS-14 bumper for our 21 JLUR. The bumper is rated for up to a 12,000 lb winch. I want to stay under $500 for the winch. I like the look of the Zeak 13,000 lb Platinum since it has an integrated control box that sets in the middle of the winch (link below and...
The time is soon approaching to make this decision again and I'm wondering what the word around the campfire is. Years ago I had the WARN XD-9000i on my pickup. It was primitive and it worked great: steel cable, heavy as all get-out. But- it was reliable, sturdy, dependable.
I understand the...
I have a brand new Warn Zeon 10-S Winch with Synthetic Rope. I bought it from another forum member and shortly afterwards, I decided I couldn't live without the wireless remote on the Zeon 10-S Platinum, so I bought one of those instead. I don't need two winches, so this one has to go. It is...
Hi - I'm looking to add a winch to my Jeep - I am looking at either the:
Smittybilt X2O GEN3 12K WINCH WITH SYNTHETIC ROPE - 98812
or
Smittybilt XRC GEN3 12K COMP SERIES WINCH WITH SYNTHETIC CABLE - 98612
I have done research online but it's always better to hear from people that have actually...
Brand new in box sealed Factor 55 Flatlink in red. Local pickup only in Durham, NC. $100.
Decided to buy a used winch that already has a closed loop installed.
Save $40 off retail + tax.
I bought my JLU Willys Edition 2.0L with Technology, Safety and Advanced Safety packages 16 months and 12k miles ago. Never imagined or had so much fun with any ride in my life. Drove to Moab last September and did a short offroad in Arches before tackling Shafer Canyon Road, a three-hour...
TLDR: Is there any property sized winch that I can install into my OEM Steel bumper and still get a cover over it.
I went with steel bumpers with intention of adding a winch plate and winch when the time comes.
I'm pretty set on the Badlands 12k w/ synthetic being good enough for my use...
I picked up a Gen2 x20 about two months ago and haven’t installed it yet, but I saw an updated model has been released, with a lot of improvements.
Curious - does anyone have any install or usage experience on this new Gen3 model?
If so, can you share your experiences?
It seems the X20 Gen 2...
For Sale: Warn VR EVO 10-S synthetic rope 10,000 lb winch. Never used but does have some scratches from installation. Also includes Factor 55 Ultrahook (Red) with Factor 55 Rope Guard installed. I'm also including a fairlead centering plate which is required for installation. Also including a...
The latest design, the V3, seems to have brought the base closer towards the bumper by about an inch, most likely making the issue of the winch body/wire pressing against the grill nonexistent.
They have also brought up the price from $189.99 (what I paid for the V2) to $351.99. Ouch.
I...
Hello I have a 2021 jlu and plan on getting a rugged ridge hd stubby front bumper bit want a winch that doesn't have the solenoid on top thw winch making it look more bulky. I'd like to get one that I can move the solenoid easily. Thanks for any help
Recently got myself a winch with cable that comes with a roller fairlead. I prefer the way the hawse fairleads look, but I’ve seen somewhere that they should only be used with synthetic line.
Anyone run a hawse fairlead with cable? Or have any input on if it’s a terrible idea to swap it out??
For sale: Mopar winch mounting plate for JL or Gladiator with factory steel bumper.
Winch Mounting Plate is designed to fit on the Jeep Wrangler (JL) and Jeep Gladiator production steel front bumpers. It also fits on the Mopar Steel Front Bumper when mounted to the Jeep Wrangler (JL). The...
Never used. If you're looking at this you already know the benefits. Will work with steel cable or synthetic rope. The flatlink and rope guard cost 180 new. Asking 140
This is my first Jeep and my first winch install, and after some internal debate, I went with the Warn VR EVO 10S winch mounted to the Maximus-3 winch plate, all on the factory steel bumper that came with my Rubicon. The install took me several hours this morning, and there was some cussing when...
Got this winch for Christmas and installed on the Jeep. It has never been used. I recently upgraded to a Zeon so selling this one. As most of you know, the JL has some tight tolerances in the winch plate area so it does have some scuffs and scrapes from being installed but is in otherwise great...
I'm waiting on delivery of my first jeep and came up with this idea -- is there any reason this wouldn't work?
Rear Winching Solution: get a winch and a hitch mount for it
Front Winching Solution:
1. weld the wide half (receiving part) of a hitch extender to a winch mounting plate, and...