8000lb Smittybuilt Winch $284.95 (Free Shipping)

cheap4r · 01-18-2008, 04:39 PM

I found this deal while dreaming on the internet...

www.winchdepot.com

Smittybilt Winches - XRC8 Winch

WinchLine Pull: 8000 lbs.
Voltage: 12V
Motor: 4.1 hp
Remote Control: 12 Ft. Lead
Gear Ratio: 265:1
Size: 21 in. x 6.22 in. x 7.28 in.
Weight: 80 lbs.
Wire rope: 92 Ft. of 5/16
Fairlead Roller
Type of Winch: Electric

Price: $284.95 with free shipping

Links won't work, follow this path:

www.winchdepot.com --> Electric Recovery Winches -->8,000 to 10,500 lbs. Electric Winches --> SmittyBilt Electric Winch - 8,000 to 10,500 lbs. --> XRC8 Winch

Hope this helps!

Cheers!

Brendan · 01-18-2008, 05:22 PM

it's been getting great bang-for-the-buck reviews too. i have one sitting at home, but am waiting to replace my torsion bars before i mount it up.

olharleyman · 01-18-2008, 06:54 PM

I bought one of these a couple months ago from 4wheelparts.com and got a lifetime warrenty with no questions asked from them for $360 to my door and I will say I am very happy with it and have since found out it is built for them by warn winch so it got to be a pretty good winch. I have nothing bad to say about it yet but it has only been used a few times and it worked great when needed.

4x4CPOSEADOG · 01-18-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Posted by olharleyman
have since found out it is built for them by warn winch so it got to be a pretty good winch.

Where did you get that information? Please share it with us. Last time I heard it was built by Mile Marker that is why it is so cheap. Warn makes the cheaper Tabor winches.

Brendan · 01-18-2008, 08:36 PM

ya, i don't think that statement is correct.

jjrgr21 · 01-18-2008, 10:18 PM

built by milemarker, it's a rebadged pe 8k

olharleyman · 01-18-2008, 11:01 PM

Well I got that from the guy at 4wheelparts a he sent me to the warn warrenty department to have them send me a copy of there 2 year warrenty to go with the lifetime they sold me.

mpierson · 01-27-2008, 08:34 PM

So any ideas on how to mount this winch on a 2nd gen 4runner w/o building or buying a new bumper?
Has any one heard of being able to reinforce the stock bumper?
I would love to get a new bumper eventually, but I only have the $$ for the winch right now and I am sure that it will get me a lot further in my wheeling adventures than a fancy new bumper.

312necro213 · 02-04-2008, 07:02 PM

Well the point of the new bumber is being able to use it to push yourself up and over things. Using it as sort of a ramp. But I am wondering does this winch fit in the slot provided by an ARB bumper? And to answer your question, I have never heard of reinforcing a stock bumber. Currently, it would rip it off like nobody's business. But you could probably reinforce it. It probably won't be so pretty anymore though

Taro · 02-06-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olharleyman

Well I got that from the guy at 4wheelparts a he sent me to the warn warrenty department to have them send me a copy of there 2 year warrenty to go with the lifetime they sold me.

I'd check into that. These are made by Milemarker. That piece of paper may not be worth anything.

I'd buy one if it had a lifetime warranty. But I don't think it does. That would be one great warranty for a winch.

Taro · 02-06-2008, 04:27 PM

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tres4runner · 02-27-2008, 06:02 PM

I bought one of those last year and the third time i used it something broke inside. I called smittybuilt and they made me take the whole thing apart and haven't even told me if they will replace the part.

olharleyman · 02-27-2008, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taro

I'd check into that. These are made by Milemarker. That piece of paper may not be worth anything.

I'd buy one if it had a lifetime warranty. But I don't think it does. That would be one great warranty for a winch.

After talking with another guy from 4 wheel parts he set me stright it is built by MILEMARKER for SMITTYBUILT to there spec's so I was misinformed by someone there but it is now corrected.
As for the warrenty here is a copy of the warrenty from 4wheelparts for the lifetime deal but you have to ask for it at the time of order for them to sell it to you for $36.00
90 TOY 4 RUNNER
PARTS:XRC WINCH,XWAR
$359.93
ETA:7-10 WORKING DAYS
E-MAIL:OLHARLEYMAN@HOTMAIL.COM
UPS REF#4439947157
S/B97280 1 1 0 0.00 299.000 299.00 Ez
EXTREME WARRANTY 35.99 E
HANDLING & INSURANCE 4.95 E
FREIGHT OUT 19.99 E
Deposit: Visa Payment on 09/28/07 -359.93 E

You have to ask for the extreme warranty as highlighted in the post above .
I got this info from a manager at one of the stores but they can't do it at the store's any more so he told me to order it from them on the 800 number and ask for the extreme warranty for $36. A lifetime drop it from a 10 storie building sweep it up and send it back for replacement warranty you can't beat it

Brendan · 02-27-2008, 06:39 PM

is the warranty through the manufacturer or the retailer?

kneedownnate · 02-27-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjrgr21

built by milemarker, it's a rebadged pe 8k

Not according to both these pics and the specs on both

http://www.winchdepot.com/PDT303400.aspx

http://www.winchdepot.com/PDT296594.aspx

olharleyman · 02-28-2008, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SizzleChest

is the warranty through the manufacturer or the retailer?

the lifetime is thru 4wheelparts but it does still carry the 2 year I think it is from SMITTYBUILT

JohnnyRanger54 · 02-28-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olharleyman

I bought one of these a couple months ago from 4wheelparts.com and got a lifetime warrenty with no questions asked from them for $360 to my door and I will say I am very happy with it and have since found out it is built for them by warn winch so it got to be a pretty good winch. I have nothing bad to say about it yet but it has only been used a few times and it worked great when needed.

correction for you here..

1) The SB XRC8's are made by Mile Marker, NOT WARN..

stormin94 · 02-28-2008, 01:49 AM

Ooooo..... All I need now is a bumper to put it on, suspension to support it, battery to power it, and money to buy it.....

olharleyman · 02-28-2008, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyRanger54

correction for you here..

1) The SB XRC8's are made by Mile Marker, NOT WARN..

Ya I noted that in a reply I got bad info from one of the guy's there but after WARN send me a reply about not being the manufactor of that winch I called 4 wheel again and was given the correct info aout it being built for SMITTYBUILT by MILEMARKER but thanks for the correction anyway

01-18-2008, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
cheap4r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA USA Posts: 5	8000lb Smittybuilt Winch $284.95 (Free Shipping) I found this deal while dreaming on the internet... www.winchdepot.com Smittybilt Winches - XRC8 Winch WinchLine Pull: 8000 lbs. Voltage: 12V Motor: 4.1 hp Remote Control: 12 Ft. Lead Gear Ratio: 265:1 Size: 21 in. x 6.22 in. x 7.28 in. Weight: 80 lbs. Wire rope: 92 Ft. of 5/16 Fairlead Roller Type of Winch: Electric Price: $284.95 with free shipping Links won't work, follow this path: www.winchdepot.com --> Electric Recovery Winches -->8,000 to 10,500 lbs. Electric Winches --> SmittyBilt Electric Winch - 8,000 to 10,500 lbs. --> XRC8 Winch Hope this helps! Cheers! __________________ Projects: 1994 4Runner: Seized Crank, 200k, NO RUST! Bought for $300 (When my avatar changes to the truck it is finished) 1998 Moto Guzzi California In a few parts... but they are mostly the parts that count... Toys: 1990 Thunderbird SC: Supercharged 3.8L, 373 rear, 14 piece Widebody kit, 315/35/ZR17 (rear) 285/40/ZR17 (front) w/ Billet Specialties Customs Last edited by cheap4r : 01-18-2008 at 04:47 PM.

01-18-2008, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brendan Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,161	it's been getting great bang-for-the-buck reviews too. i have one sitting at home, but am waiting to replace my torsion bars before i mount it up. __________________ MSN/Email - sizzlechest AT shaw DOT ca 1992 "Truck" 1978 Land Cruiser FJ40 pig and elephant DNA just won't splice :( *DO NOT CLICK HERE*

01-18-2008, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 1,838	I bought one of these a couple months ago from 4wheelparts.com and got a lifetime warrenty with no questions asked from them for $360 to my door and I will say I am very happy with it and have since found out it is built for them by warn winch so it got to be a pretty good winch. I have nothing bad to say about it yet but it has only been used a few times and it worked great when needed. __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only Streached 5.5 gal. tanks 16" Ape Hangers 3" open primary 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

01-18-2008, 08:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brendan Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,161	ya, i don't think that statement is correct. __________________ MSN/Email - sizzlechest AT shaw DOT ca 1992 "Truck" 1978 Land Cruiser FJ40 pig and elephant DNA just won't splice :( *DO NOT CLICK HERE*

01-18-2008, 10:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,415	built by milemarker, it's a rebadged pe 8k __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

01-18-2008, 11:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 1,838	Well I got that from the guy at 4wheelparts a he sent me to the warn warrenty department to have them send me a copy of there 2 year warrenty to go with the lifetime they sold me. __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only Streached 5.5 gal. tanks 16" Ape Hangers 3" open primary 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

01-27-2008, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
mpierson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 9	So any ideas on how to mount this winch on a 2nd gen 4runner w/o building or buying a new bumper? Has any one heard of being able to reinforce the stock bumper? I would love to get a new bumper eventually, but I only have the $$ for the winch right now and I am sure that it will get me a lot further in my wheeling adventures than a fancy new bumper.

02-04-2008, 07:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
312necro213 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 315	Well the point of the new bumber is being able to use it to push yourself up and over things. Using it as sort of a ramp. But I am wondering does this winch fit in the slot provided by an ARB bumper? And to answer your question, I have never heard of reinforcing a stock bumber. Currently, it would rip it off like nobody's business. But you could probably reinforce it. It probably won't be so pretty anymore though

02-06-2008, 04:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Taro Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 184	.....

02-27-2008, 06:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
tres4runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	I bought one of those last year and the third time i used it something broke inside. I called smittybuilt and they made me take the whole thing apart and haven't even told me if they will replace the part.

02-27-2008, 06:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Brendan Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,161	is the warranty through the manufacturer or the retailer? __________________ MSN/Email - sizzlechest AT shaw DOT ca 1992 "Truck" 1978 Land Cruiser FJ40 pig and elephant DNA just won't splice :( *DO NOT CLICK HERE*

02-28-2008, 01:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,281	Ooooo..... All I need now is a bumper to put it on, suspension to support it, battery to power it, and money to buy it..... __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 208,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 14/19 MPG city/hwy(before 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator