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Old 02-08-2012, 08:33 PM
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i was looking into some winches and was wondering if i should go with a water proof one or just a normal winch....

Also any recomended winchs? looking to spend no more than $300.......
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wow i did not even think to look on ur site for a winch lol.....
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Do you wheel where you may submerge your bumper? Think if you get stuck it pretty deep water and need your winch... Do you hope your non waterproof one will still work or do you want one that will work??
Non waterproof=$285
http://truckandwinch.com/tuff-stuff-...0-b-winch.html
Waterproof=$330
http://truckandwinch.com/tuff-stuff-...oof-winch.html
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Do you wheel where you may submerge your bumper? Think if you get stuck it pretty deep water and need your winch... Do you hope your non waterproof one will still work or do you want one that will work??
Non waterproof=$285
http://truckandwinch.com/tuff-stuff-...0-b-winch.html
Waterproof=$330
http://truckandwinch.com/tuff-stuff-...oof-winch.html
Do u have anyone of these winches? or have u seen them in action?

This is one that i am looking at. http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=90321 its about $302 shiped.
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Do u have anyone of these winches? or have u seen them in action?

This is one that i am looking at. http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=90321 its about $302 shiped.
I have the non waterproof, I used it to pull a broken hummer out of a mud hole a couple Sundays ago. It showed now signs of strain. It puts out an additional 2 TONS more than the other and would probably be like $320-330 shipped (sorry serious)
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is this a good winch???? what are the good/ bad things about this winch????
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=90321
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U can get an xrc8 for the same $$ and they have a lifetime warranty.
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Originally Posted by knuckleduster271
U can get an xrc8 for the same $$ and they have a lifetime warranty.

wtf life time warranty?!?! link?
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Originally Posted by chrisquested
Do u have anyone of these winches? or have u seen them in action?

This is one that i am looking at. http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=90321 its about $302 shiped.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f27/r...-winch-966490/

http://www.bestwinchreviews.com/rugg...s-winch-review
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Originally Posted by knuckleduster271
U can get an xrc8 for the same $$ and they have a lifetime warranty.

Lies i just looked up that winch and its the same price but says 2 year limited warranty.
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FYI,
I just sent a an email to the mfg to clarity the warranty on the Rugged Ridge winches. I've found 2 different warranty periods mentioned and i want to make sure you guys are getting the correct info.
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FYI,
I just sent a an email to the mfg to clarity the warranty on the Rugged Ridge winches. I've found 2 different warranty periods mentioned and i want to make sure you guys are getting the correct info.
Ok well how does the process work as far as warranty? i buy from you and you handle it or i got to contact rugged ridge direct?
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Typical of just about any aftermarket part....
Remedy Limited to Repair / Replacement. The exclusive remedy provided hereunder shall, upon Omix-Ada® inspection and at Omix-Ada®’s option, be either repair or replacement of product or parts covered under this Limited Warranty. Customers requesting warranty consideration on Omix-Ada® branded parts (including Rugged Ridge™ and Outland™) should first contact the independent distributor from whom you purchased your part to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number. All removal, shipping and installation costs are customer’s responsibility. Customers requesting warranty consideration on non-Omix-Ada® branded parts should refer to the manufacturers’ Limited Warranty and contact them directly. If a replacement part is needed before the Omix-Ada® part can be returned, you must first purchase the replacement part. Then, if Omix-Ada® deems the part warrantable, you will be credited the purchase price.


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