In a Pinch let’s talk winch ( All but Warn)

[aug0211]

I’ll be mounting it tomorrow. As I’m putting it together I’ll decide witch I’ll put on. Thanks for the advice. I’ll post pics after it’s on.

One other thought, if you want to keep the Warn and sell the Smitty, I'd be curious about buying the Smitty off you.

A warn would be awesome, I know everyone says they last forever, but the price just scares me away.

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[aug0211]

I think these two winches are identical - with the exception of one having the SB name and stickers on it (and coming with the warranty for an added ~$100) - I don't know this for sure, but found it interesting that the specs are identical.

https://www.4wd.com/p/trail-master-...kc/_/R-DHGR-X10KC?Line+Type_PQ=Synthetic+Rope

https://www.4wd.com/p/smittybilt-x2...winch-gen2-with-fairlead-98510/_/R-DSBP-98510

Is it a known fact that Smittybilt and Trail Master are one and the same? If not, please don't take this as a fact - it's just me speculating.

 

[Cokerat]

I think these two winches are identical - with the exception of one having the SB name and stickers on it (and coming with the warranty for an added ~$100) - I don't know this for sure, but found it interesting that the specs are identical.

https://www.4wd.com/p/trail-master-...kc/_/R-DHGR-X10KC?Line+Type_PQ=Synthetic+Rope

https://www.4wd.com/p/smittybilt-x2...winch-gen2-with-fairlead-98510/_/R-DSBP-98510

Is it a known fact that Smittybilt and Trail Master are one and the same? If not, please don't take this as a fact - it's just me speculating.

They both have the same address.

 

[wanderer]

Warn v means value so it is the same just rebadged. I have been told that warn quality has dropped a lot so there may be better winches out there. Say super winch exp for example

 

[simpleJL]

Smitty X20 - moved a downed tree fairly easily the other day.

Here's a super short video...

 

[FulThrotl]

Outstanding. I didn’t order the Smittybilt, and I haven’t been charged for It;. I think the Smittybilt is actually the better of the 2; correct me if im wrong. So I guess ill be using the Smittybilt and selling the other.

a brand new jeep, and two ducatis, and you need to steal
a $400 winch?

times are tough.

 

[Ed El Man]

I haven’t stolen anything. I was shipped an item I didn’t remember ordering. Big difference. I tried calling the company and they had me on hold for an unreasonable amount of time. Then when answering gave me an attitude. oh well I tried to do the right thing and I guess it wasn't meant to be.

 

[FulThrotl]

I haven’t stolen anything. I was shipped an item I didn’t remember ordering. Big difference. I tried calling the company and they had me on hold for an unreasonable amount of time. Then when answering gave me an attitude. oh well I tried to do the right thing and I guess it wasn't meant to be.

this is what you wrote:
"Outstanding. I didn’t order the Smittybilt, and I haven’t been charged for It;. I think the Smittybilt is actually the better of the 2; correct me if im wrong. So I guess ill be using the Smittybilt and selling the other."

uh huh. my bullshit filter just clogged. have a nice day. enjoy the winch.

 

[Ed El Man]

Will do...... Lol, bullshit filter is clogged; so you must be backed up and full of something guy.... Have a good one..

 

[DanW]

One other thought, if you want to keep the Warn and sell the Smitty, I'd be curious about buying the Smitty off you.

A warn would be awesome, I know everyone says they last forever, but the price just scares me away.

The Warn is a VR, which is their value line, not one of their higher end US made winches. I'd take the Smitty any day over the Warn VR, even if they were the same price.

 

[aug0211]

The Warn is a VR, which is their value line, not one of their higher end US made winches. I'd take the Smitty any day over the Warn VR, even if they were the same price.

That makes sense - I learned something new today already Thanks!

 

[BostonBilly]

I just ordered a Rusty's plate and a Smittybilt X20 10k. Now I need my 2door delivered

 

[TopPinArcher]

Had the Engo XR and SR 10,000 installed on my JLUR and went with the XR... great fit and look and an awesome winch...I will be putting it to use very soon. Finishing up LED’s and Rock lights.

 

[wanderer]

Nice. Winch. Do you know the depth front to back? If I can’t find a super winch I might go in that direction

 

[Jeepsk8]

I pulled my new SuperWinch Tigershark 9500S off my JK before I traded it in. I like it, but the only thing I have used it for is removing bushes my wife didn't want anymore, lol.

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