Smittybuilt vs Warn winch

[Tom k]

Anybody have this winch? https://www.extremeterrain.com/smittybilt-gen2-x2o-12000lb-winch-synthetic-wireless.html
Comparing it to: https://www.4wheelparts.com/Winches...aspx?t_c=18&t_s=300&t_pt=100700&t_pn=WAR97035 I normally would go with the Warn due to reputation.

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[offcamber]

I used to only buy Warn winches. My last two failed and dealing with Warn's warranty was a pain. On my JK, I got a Smittybilt Gen2 X20 thinking that if it failed, I would just take it to my local 4wheel parts. I've used the hell out of it and so far it has not failed.

 

[Tom k]

I used to only buy Warn winches. My last two failed and dealing with Warn's warranty was a pain. On my JK, I got a Smittybilt Gen2 X20 thinking that if it failed, I would just take it to my local 4wheel parts. I've used the hell out of it and so far it has not failed.

Thanks for the info!

 

[Wranglerjlurubicon27]

Thanks for the info!

I would go with warn, however I do not plan on off raiding so it will be a later mod.

 

[K9Jeeper]

Which of the Smittybilts actually fit the stock steel bumper and mount? Any of them?

 

[wanderer]

Same here but with my warn bumper the powder coat failed. They said it was becasue I live by the beach with 2.5 miles but none of the other powder coats failed on th e tail gate etc. Just warn.
I used to buy warn pretty exclusively but their prices got out of hand. Now they look like a "pretty boy winch". There was a comparison in one of the magazines 4x4 or 4whleel dirve or Jeep and warn got spanked. I think either super winch or engo won. In my view Warn is resting on past successes. They think because they had a good naME people will pay for it. Some probably do. (See comment above) In my humble opinion in todays time frame with internet marketing and wide spread communication if you don't continuously produce the best product, th enews will get out and the slide form the top down is a very fast one. So Warn how about some relaibilty , customer service and price wars?

 

[Wranglerjlurubicon27]

Same here but with my warn bumper the powder coat failed. They said it was becasue I live by the beach with 2.5 miles but none of the other powder coats failed on th e tail gate etc. Just warn.
I used to buy warn pretty exclusively but their prices got out of hand. Now they look like a "pretty boy winch". There was a comparison in one of the magazines 4x4 or 4whleel dirve or Jeep and warn got spanked. I think either super winch or engo won. In my view Warn is resting on past successes. They think because they had a good naME people will pay for it. Some probably do. (See comment above) In my humble opinion in todays time frame with internet marketing and wide spread communication if you don't continuously produce the best product, th enews will get out and the slide form the top down is a very fast one. So Warn how about some relaibilty , customer service and price wars?

Your right I know nothing about winch’s. I only base my knowledge off YouTube video. This is my first Jeep. Will also be looking at alternatives.

 

[wanderer]

do a bit of research and see if you can't find a winch comaprsion. I think there is one on ecpedition portal. also check Jkforum or [Banned Site]

 

[Merica!]

What is the best deal someone has seen on warn winches? Specifically a zeon 10-s. I found this but now it says out of stock.

https://www.discountbandit.com/vehi...Kbl0SLwG0bzTDpv_BXRRHl9BF1GaAXiYaAsL-EALw_wcB

 

[pburke]

What is the best deal someone has seen on warn winches? Specifically a zeon 10-s. I found this but now it says out of stock.

https://www.discountbandit.com/vehi...Kbl0SLwG0bzTDpv_BXRRHl9BF1GaAXiYaAsL-EALw_wcB

Check Amazon, Gowarn.com, & 4wheelparts.com.

 

[Jason]

What is the best deal someone has seen on warn winches? Specifically a zeon 10-s. I found this but now it says out of stock.

https://www.discountbandit.com/vehi...Kbl0SLwG0bzTDpv_BXRRHl9BF1GaAXiYaAsL-EALw_wcB

Until 8pm PT tonight eBay has 20% off with code PSPRING20 , here is the 10-s from a reputable seller, cap is $100 off so $1056, not bad.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Warn-ZEON-...161780&hash=item25cba91e97:g:NMYAAOxyeZNTTfTP

 

[AZCrawl]

I bought a WARN, but my 2nd choice would have been Superwinch. Worth consideration at least.

 

[Globexradice]

Warn 9.5 cti is what we are running on our JL. The one on our jk is a 9.5ti old school setup. Has been on 5 or more rigs over the years and abused. Only thing I do is every few years pull it apart to make sure everything is good inside and add new line.

 

[Flyguy81]

Just bought a Smittybilt X20-10 on eBay using the above $100 off code. Paid $415, free shipping.

 

[Jason]

Warn 9.5 cti is what we are running on our JL. The one on our jk is a 9.5ti old school setup. Has been on 5 or more rigs over the years and abused. Only thing I do is every few years pull it apart to make sure everything is good inside and add new line.

I’m guessing you are not using the stock steel bumper on the jl? I was hoping to install the 9.5 cti, but have read that It will not fit on the stock bumper

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