Winch Recommendations: winch woes!
08-09-2006, 03:56 PM
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I consider all recovery equipment a life/death decision and not something you want to skimp on. What do you think the chances are that you'll be in a nasty situation and think "I wish I had saved $100 on this winch"? More likely, you'll be fighting with an inferior product with super slow line speed and overheating thinking "I wish I bought a Warn"
08-09-2006, 04:05 PM
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I've wheeled with Formulatoy(the fella who got banned from yt for some ridiculous reason) and he used the snot out of his Warn 8000lb. I was extremely impressed by how well it worked. I was also extremely suprised at how hard it had to work and how hot the motor on the winch would get. This leads me to believe that if that warn8000 was getting really warm, and straining in some situations....well I woud HATE to see how a cheaper winch would have reacted to the same abuse. and that is what you will do with your winch ABUSE it.... my theory is if you are going to abuse something and you expect it to survive you better buy the best damn piece of equipment you can afford.
08-09-2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rngrchad
I've wheeled with Formulatoy(the fella who got banned from yt for some ridiculous reason) and he used the snot out of his Warn 8000lb. I was extremely impressed by how well it worked. I was also extremely suprised at how hard it had to work and how hot the motor on the winch would get. This leads me to believe that if that warn8000 was getting really warm, and straining in some situations....well I woud HATE to see how a cheaper winch would have reacted to the same abuse. and that is what you will do with your winch ABUSE it.... my theory is if you are going to abuse something and you expect it to survive you better buy the best damn piece of equipment you can afford.
who am I kidding to think different, I knew this is what I would do anyway,,,
08-09-2006, 07:58 PM
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hey id you find an awesome deal on it post up, the best i have found is on winchdepot.com for 549 shipped to your door. still searching for a better deal/
08-09-2006, 09:41 PM
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08-10-2006, 06:30 AM
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I have a Warn m8000. Ive used it quite a bit, more than I thought and its been great.
I wouldnt hesitate to buy a used Warn winch either, given its still in good condition. Most people with winches rarely use them, so buying used can really save you some $$ and you can get a real nice setup.
I wouldnt hesitate to buy a used Warn winch either, given its still in good condition. Most people with winches rarely use them, so buying used can really save you some $$ and you can get a real nice setup.
08-10-2006, 08:08 AM
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so can anyone give me a good source to buy one online
what do you think it will cost to ship one to 02155
I am gonna go with the Warn M8000...emailed the overstock4wd place, see what they have to say
what do you think it will cost to ship one to 02155
I am gonna go with the Warn M8000...emailed the overstock4wd place, see what they have to say
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08-10-2006, 10:39 AM
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Let me know what they tell you Boston. I may be able to help you out since my company is a warn distributor. I am not sure how competitive our pricing is since we usually just buy the industrial stuff from Warn. I could have it drop shipped directly to you from Warn. Let me know if I can help.
08-10-2006, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by hlpressley
Let me know what they tell you Boston. I may be able to help you out since my company is a warn distributor. I am not sure how competitive our pricing is since we usually just buy the industrial stuff from Warn. I could have it drop shipped directly to you from Warn. Let me know if I can help.
08-10-2006, 06:50 PM
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why not email them? they are a business, I did not see the shipping info on the site and wanted to ask them specific weight issues in regards to pulling a 4 runner, if there is a small replacement parts kits and other information...
I will be ordering the winch this weekend..
thanks to everyone who helped me make the right decision!
I appreciate everyones input
I will be ordering the winch this weekend..
thanks to everyone who helped me make the right decision!
I appreciate everyones input
08-10-2006, 07:00 PM
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I got my Warn M8000 from winchdepot.com....free shipping and it came with a free 2" hitch mounted for D ring shackle ...all for 549
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