Silentj

I'm going back and forth between the Warn VR8000 and the Smittybilt Gen 2 XRC 9500.

I found a good deal on the Warn, but I also found a good deal on the XRC. The Warn would be about $100 more.

I have the Smittybilt XRC winch bumper just to put that out there.

Big David

For only $100 different I'd go with the Warn.

Jeepology

Warn all day everyday

TwistedWrench

X2

$100 isn't enough difference for a large investment like a winch IMHO, go warn.

andrewmp6

If you haven't read this http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/12...inch-shootout/ its worth the time.

Silentj

Good read sir. I think that has just about sealed the deal.

andrewmp6

And when the time comes you need the winch you pray it works,Yeah no brand is 100% bomb proof but some are close to it.

JeepMN

Where are you finding the vr8000 for less than 500? I paid 299 shipped for my smittybilt 9.5k and it has worked flawlessly. I would recommend it to anybody buying a winch. Especially for 200 bucks cheaper

Jeepology

I bought my VR8000 brand new from quadratec for $250

Actually is was $325, but then I received my $75 mail in rebate several months later

JeepMN

I guess you bought it at the right time then cause it's listed at 500 on quadratec's website.

Silentj

Yeah, it's not anywhere near that price now. I found one at my tractor supply for $400 on sale.

Silentj

How do you like it? Any issues with it?

Jeepology

Honestly, just got it recently and am in the middle of my build so it hasn't got any use, but I have zero worries about it. It's a Warn lol