anyone tried these winches?
12-12-2011, 05:05 PM
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anyone tried these winches?
I was about to order this winch. But I figured id ask for a couple opinions here first
http://www.vortexdirect.com/vo10lbwiwatr.html
http://www.vortexdirect.com/vo10lbwiwatr.html
12-12-2011, 05:19 PM
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Try to find out something about their customer service... In looking at budget winches you will see similar specs and similar price points, but Smittybilt customer service is widely known as top notch. The XRC8 can be had for that price or less.
12-12-2011, 05:33 PM
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Try to find out something about their customer service... In looking at budget winches you will see similar specs and similar price points, but Smittybilt customer service is widely known as top notch. The XRC8 can be had for that price or less.
I was impressed.
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Originally Posted by EVILXJ
Is 8k really enough for a fully equipped xj?
As far as the waterproof issue, I think there are very few on the market that are marketed as waterproof. The XRC8 is not.
12-12-2011, 07:27 PM
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these are better
http://www.titanwinches.com/
i run this on my XJ (10,000lb) and its gone for a swim many times still runs strong with zero issues. 3 years now.
this year ill pull it apart and clean it up.
here is a picture for refrence
http://www.titanwinches.com/
i run this on my XJ (10,000lb) and its gone for a swim many times still runs strong with zero issues. 3 years now.
this year ill pull it apart and clean it up.
here is a picture for refrence
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12-12-2011, 07:29 PM
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I was looking on winchdepot.com and the xcr8 and xcr10 are both in my budget but slightly worried about water crossings