Any new updates on this?

 

Did you get the new winch? Using it? How's it holding up? I'm wondering about this winch as my champion is basically dead.

 

I just used my xrc8 winch today here. I pulled a fedex that was stuck on a icey patch worked fine.
Actually it's the first time I have pulled anything heavy and it pulled it no problem.
The only downside is my solinoid box was angrily kicked by g/f one night and it's cracked and missing a piece of plastic on it.
Long story......

 

none yet, im waiting on my new tires

i got the new one on and working, but haven't got to abuse it yet!.. it sure free spool's easier than my first one.

yea, my first one still worked when i sent it back. it just wouldn't free spool. how long this second one lasts will determine the quality.

 

Keep updates on it please.
My buddy is looking at buying that winch.

 

Well I went ahead and popped for one on Thursday. They had a limited time offer on Winchdepot for a free cover and free shipping (free shipping still available) so I figured what the heck. There seems to be enough positive reports across many boards/forums to make me pretty comfortable with this. I did not get any additional warranty but figure if it is going to crap out it will do it pretty quick. So $292.45 to my door with a cover. We shall see, haven't received it yet. Besides I might only run the thing for 20 minutes total over the next 5 years unless I do like TOYOTA 1 and go out looking for trouble. (which I just might do)

 

nice!!!

you can post your thoughts/experiences about the winch here if you want... when i get my new tires(i hate waiting for the big brown truck) i plan on testing them out, and while I'm there ill probably test out winch #2 also

 

which tire did you go with? i love 35 10.50s thatll be my next tire. i dont know why people dont like the looks of them i love tall skinny tires

 

i went with a 36x13.50x15 bias irock. yea my 35x10.5's boggers are a great mud tire, but they are a lil small for me. plus they ride like ass on the pavement.

 

nice. im most likely goin with radial ssr's or 34 10.50 ltb's. anywayz how wide are your rims are you gonna be able to use the same ones or what

 

the rims i have now are 15x8, i could mount the irocks on them but they call for a 15x10. plus i wanted some black wheels, so i got 15x10 pro comp series 97's to go with the 36's. ill post up a pic or ten when i get them mounted

 

sweet i got the 97s to. im gonna miss your tall skinny boggers.. your truck was my inspiration haha

 

ill sell them to ya

well I'm thinking that my new tires will be better all around, that is until i need extreme traction in the mud. but ill bet those irocks get some pretty good traction @5psi

 

Really nice looking truck, bumper and winch. I personally think the tire size looks great. Bigger isn't always better.

 

Where are you guys getting the option for the lifetime warranty. I was going to buy one last night but couldnt find that option.

 

thanks dingo.

@ pink taco, i got my winch/warranty threw 4wheel parts.

 

seeing all of this has definately convinced me to get one. but sense i have the fiberglass and all i'm going to go wih the 10k winch. couldn't hurt could it lol? so these things have a lifetime warranty? i must have missed that when i was looking at it.

 

you have to ask for the lifetime warranty. but it also has a 2year warranty threw the manufacturer. the 10k and 8k are the same beasts. only difference is the gear ratio. the 10k is a lil slower.

 

thats ok with me. i just figured seeing as how yours is a single cab and i have the added weight i should go w/ the 10k. i can handle slowness...i drive a 22re on 33x12.50s with 4.10s hahaha. who did you order yours from?

 

hahaha good point lol.. either way there both faster than a come along
i got mine threw 4 wheel parts.