Bumping this thread to see if anyone else has some more opinions either way.

getting close to $$$ on getting one...

 

the 8k is plenty for my truck with some extra weight to it. Works very fast compared to bbp's old milemarker.

 

I love mine...i say most definitely go for it when your moneys right

 

I love mine! Pulled a giant log off the road last week to get to my favorite archery spot. Last winter I used it a number of times to get unstuck as well as moving logs etc. Have not had any issues whatsoever.

 

Love mine, pulled my self out if 3' of snow, and tried to pull a stump out, didn't work but did drag my truck with all 4tires locked up. Buy it from 4wheel parts and get the lifetime warranty.

 

I'm diggin up a (sort of) old thread and have a new question..
I can't seem to get a clear confirmation that the XRC10 Comp-Series will fit fine in an ARB Taco bumper. Anyone running this combo? I'm ready to pull the trigger, but want to make sure 1st.

 

I'm sure it would, my xrc8 is in my taco arb with a little extra room

 

Well, it's the height that has me wondering...
The XRC10 is almost 1.5" taller than the XRC8.

XRC10 - 21.15 x 6.3 x 8.6
XRC8 - 21 x 6.22 x 7.283

I'd rather go for the 10K comp-series because it's only $65 more than the 8K comp-series at 4wheelonline.com, but don't want to buy it and find out it's too tall.

 

Well I talked to a very helpful guy over at ARB and he said the 10K will work!

 

is the xrc8 comp series any different that the xrc8 other than the synthetic rope and fairlead?

 

They're exactly the same other than that. The pics show the box directly over the spool on the comp-series, but over the motor on the regular XRC8. That doesn't matter though because that box gets mounted wherever you want it to.

 

ok thanks. i was looking at buying one for my 82' but haven't decided on what one to go for yet. after reading this thread i think i'll get a xrc8 though. can't beat the price.

 

make sure you pay the little extra for the lifetime warrenty

 

^^^ What he said.
Also, this may have been covered else where, but...
What are the draw-backs to the synthetic line? I am figuring the UV from the sun must give it a shorter life then the cable. Si what is the advantage of the expensive synth line? Weight?

I too am debating over the 8 and 10

thanks

 

i was wondering about the synthetic rope too. how does it do with the uv i live in a desert kinda we have a lot of sun and i wouldn't want the rope to get damaged. plus i have spare wire rope about a 500 foot roll i could always make more from if i damage the first.

 

the cable is very heavy, also it can kink, the rope shouldn't...

 

i would like to save on the weight. i plan on mounting it on a stinger that i can use front or back. the light weight would be nice to carry and store in my toolbox. hows the synthetic for wear and tear, and uv? if it rips you can't just cut and re braid it back into it's self?

 

seems like if you are gonna store the winch in a box you won't have to worry about UV too much.

 

i wouldn't think you would save "much" weight going with rope over steel. 10lbs maybe?

oh, my xrc8 still going strong, and i still beat the crap out of it

 

found this on a site selling Amsteel Synthetic Winch Rope

"How does synthetic rope hold up to UV exposure?
Amsteel Blue has a proprietary urethane-based coating, factory-applied, to help it resist UV radiation. Additionally, Amsteel Blue was not actually designed for the 4WD industry; it was developed for offshore commercial fishing purposes, where it would be exposed to nearly-constant sunlight. Because of these design criteria, it resists UV exposure very well."

However, the lifespan is not addressed.