What winch?

[DrveJeepDrnkBeer]

Well I think i'm looking for a winch. My Warn 9500i is in need of some work, and i'm thinking that I won't be having the time to get it fixed by the middle of next month when ill be going wheeling.

Sooooo, i'm looking for an inexpensive winch to get me buy until I get my Warn up and running again. If I get another winch, I guess ill just have to have one up front and one out back :D

Anyone know much about the smittybilt winches? Also, what weight would be about right for a waggy on 36's?

Thanks,
Bryan

[DrveJeepDrnkBeer]

Well I have a few days to rack my brain to decide if I want to buy the smittybilt XRC10 10k winch before the sale ends. Found it on 4wheelparts for $339 and $19.99 shipping. $359 for a winch, don't think I can complain. Then I can hit the trails Nov. 15th and worry about getting my warn fixed later on.

[JeepsAndGuns]

Cant help you with any opinions on the smittybuilt winch. But a little curious to know whats wrong with your warn.

[DrveJeepDrnkBeer]

Cant help you with any opinions on the smittybuilt winch. But a little curious to know whats wrong with your warn.

Not real sure. But the short story is that my jeep was stuck in a mud hole for 7 hours, winch under water.....never cleaned it and it sat for 2 years. I think the motor is shot or the solenoids are. I have since cleaned it all out and replaced a solenoid but it still won't work.

[tylerd13]

I have a smittybuilt 8k on my toyota and it works great, hasn't let me down yet.

[Dmntxn77]

My 10K Chicago has served me well..

I love Harbor Freight!! :thumbsup:

[BKCowGod]

Love the Smitty - pop it open and it's just a T-Max inside...

[DrveJeepDrnkBeer]

I think I will be ordering the 10k before the sale ends. Still want to get my warn going, but for the mean time I think the smitty will do the trick.

[KaiserMan]

I've rear some good stuff about the Smitty winches on Pirate. The general opinion of them seemed to be pretty good.

I'd buy one if I wanted a lighter duty winch.

[JeepsAndGuns]

Not real sure. But the short story is that my jeep was stuck in a mud hole for 7 hours, winch under water.....never cleaned it and it sat for 2 years. I think the motor is shot or the solenoids are. I have since cleaned it all out and replaced a solenoid but it still won't work.

Sounds like there is a chance the inside of the motor and/or gears got water in them and rusted. May have to completely tear it down.

*edit*
heres a place you can get replacement parts from, and they have ok exploded views. http://warnserviceparts.com/
Might be a little help.

[DrveJeepDrnkBeer]

Thanks Jeepsandguns!