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Need help to decide what winch to get

Need help to decide what winch to get
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Hi folks, i have a 1983 CJ7 , with 38.5 tires, and i need to get a wich, i was checking out in Quadratec, and found a Smittybilt xrc8 (8,000lb) and it has nice price $285.00,do you think it would be enough to get me out of trouble in the mud.
Or if you have another options.

Thanks in advanced,

CJ7 Omar
 
cj7omar said:
Hi folks, i have a 1983 CJ7 , with 38.5 tires, and i need to get a wich, i was checking out in Quadratec, and found a Smittybilt xrc8 (8,000lb) and it has nice price $285.00,do you think it would be enough to get me out of trouble in the mud.
Or if you have another options.

Thanks in advanced,

CJ7 Omar
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What works best in no always the cheapest.:(
I learned about Jeeps from my grandpa & great grandpa.
They both used the "Warn 8274" they still make it today.
It's not the cheapest, just the best in it's class.
1) the longest line.AMC 150 '.
2)the fastest un-loaded line speed.
3) series wound motors.;)
 
I have a XRC8 and it's junk after 2 seasons.:down:
Save your money for a good (not made in china) winch.
 
CJ said:
Coldwater bought a Gorilla winch - it's not used often but has worked for him (see this post) -->> http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f69/undercarriage-protection-1505/#post10674

-->> 8000 lb Recovery Series Electric Winch. Save 50% Off Of Retail and Free Shipping.
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Yeah, I generally keep quiet about having this winch, because It has an amazing ability to start wars! I actually use it fairly often. It's become a part of my "on sight tool box", and I use it to pull footings, tear down structures, rip up bushes, and generally move heavy stuff around. I had one on another truck that was sold a few years back, and loved it. It never broke, pulled well, and was on line when I needed it. I know 2 others that have them as well, one rarely uses his, and the other beats his up. No complaints yet. I guess If I was in a tough wheeling area with lots of long vertical pulls up falls, I would go to a high end winch, but for my needs currently, the Gorilla works great.

As a side note, i bought the waterproof series "Silverback" winch. It has been dunked several times, and has not leaked. Like anything else..your results may vary, but both of mine work great.
 
Normally I am a Warn fan and will tell you to get one because it is American made and simply because of the fact Warns rule.
I do a lot of adopt a trail work and we can break out the winches for some real fest, I have seen that Smitty burn up after a few pulls, it is not designed for a really hard session. Nor are a few other winches,
However, winches are bought for many reasons, and long work sessions are not what most guys get them for. Instead many guys get them for personal recovery or just for looks, so they are looking for a cheaper brand. Unfortunately that usually means they burn the unit up after a few years and basically wasted the money invested.
I have found a winch that I feel is up to the mission for those not wanting to spend the big bucks of a Warn. it is an Australian make and I have owned one for around 5 years now. I have a good friend that owns a off road shop in Culver cityand he suggested I buy one for the wifes DD. So kinda on the whim, and knowing Larry really does stand behind what he sells, I bought a 9000 pound rated TMAX winch.
A quick full report will let you know that we have used it quite a bit, once in a marathon tug that had 3 winches on a hulk we were recocering for an adopt a trail project. We have also pulled it out for a few minor issues and I have always been amazed at the strength it pulls and the abuse it takes.
T Max, Good winch. Lower price.
 
My theory on which winch to buy is: Which winch would you want to own when you are stuck bad and all alone?
That is the one you want. If you can trust an 80 dollar Harbor Freight winch at that time, then go get it.
 
I'm very happy with my Smittybilt XRC 10 for what its worth, had it for a year now. Its pulled a few nice sized stumps and some foreign built junk out of places they should'nt have been. :chug:
 
Any body seen one of these bad boys?

Twin-Motor top housing for 8274 winch.
Jim Marsden on his way to winning the Ultimate challange 2008
Using a +25% Twin motor top housing and a pair of 12v Bow MotorsThe Gigglepin 4x4 designed top housing is manufactured from sand-cast and heat-treated LM25 aluminium. Does not flex, ensuring accurate, consistent gear meshing. It also has additional fixings to the lower casing.
Designed to present a flat front to the winch to protect the motors from impact.




The cover plate is machined from billet alloy, featuring tappings for venting and filling.

New wider one-piece intermediate gear-set machined from EN36 and case hardened; reduced gear loading, reduced backlash (fewer gears, more precisely machined), with stronger, better wear characteristics.

The intermediate shaft is supported by large ball bearings at each end, rather than the original very small internal needle roller bearings. Less drag means more power. Big bearings mean big reliability.
New input gears are again machined from EN36 and case-hardened, to provide drive from the motors to the intermediate gear set. These gears too are supported at both ends by large roller bearings, rather than relying on the motor to give the required support, again to ensure proper meshing, less drag and consistent reliability.



Please allow time for the movie to load. To download the movie click here​
All gears have new, wider tooth profiles to reduce loading and stop tooth breakage.
The gear material specification has been raised from EN24 to EN36 for increased strength and reliability.
The gears are machined accurately for superior meshing, reduced backlash (helping withstand shock-loading) and reduced drag/mechanical losses.
This new unit should be fitted together with the uprated mainshaft kit, as the standard Warn 8274 mainshaft is more likely to fail with the increased power and torque.
Using the excellent 6HP Warn XP motors for 12v applications, or the rugged Bowmotor for 24v applications, this system gives you the power, strength and reliability you need.
This system has been devoloped to maximise the Warn 8274 potential.

​
tophousingbackview.webp

tophousingsideview.webp

ttwincar.webp

twinmotortophousing.webp
To compliment the twinmotor housings four different ratios are available:
Standard (Same as standard 8274 winch)
+13% (13% faster than standard)
+25%
+40%
All new housings are supplied with a choice of these ratios, or ratio kits are available seperately and are an easy fit into any Gigglepin Twinmotor top housing allowing the user the flexibility to pick and choose there gearing dependant on the terrian or event.
​
In short the Advantages of the Twn Motor Top Housing are: -​
*Twice the power, twice the speed.​
*Decreased motor effort, saving motors and batteries.​
*Superior design and material grades
eliminating breakage.​
*Sustained line rate on hard pulls.​
*Higher maximum load capacity.​
Twin Motor top housing £750+VAT​
Twin Motor top housing with +25% Gearing **Out of Stock**​
Twin Motor top housing with +40% Gearing **Out of Stock**​
Warn 6HP 12v XP Motor £299.95+VAT​
5.6HP 12v / 24v Bow Motor £165+VAT

NOTE: Source = http://www.gigglepin4x4.net/8274/twinmotor.htm

Edited by CJ!
 
When a single motor 8274 isn't enough winch.
I guess that's like 12 Hp winch!:drool:
Obviously made in the UK.
 
cj7omar said:
Hi folks, i have a 1983 CJ7 , with 38.5 tires, and i need to get a wich,to get me out of trouble in the mud.

CJ7 Omar
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If you are getting stuck with 38" tires you need a good winch.
IMO go 9000lb minimum. My choice would be Warn or Ramsey in that order. expect to pay around $1000.
 
Dave, i was checking the Gorilla Winches on the link you send me, and i want to know what would be the difference between the silverback series and the midnight series, and another question is that i'm a little confuse because the silverback says " wireless", so, it doesn't have a remote to be use from inside the jeep?

Thanks for your help
 
cj7omar said:
Dave, i was checking the Gorilla Winches on the link you send me, and i want to know what would be the difference between the silverback series and the midnight series, and another question is that i'm a little confuse because the silverback says " wireless", so, it doesn't have a remote to be use from inside the jeep?

Thanks for your help
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The silver back is the water proof model, but rest assured, no winch is "water proof" so while their better at taking a dip and not leaking into the gear case, you don't want to let your winch sit in the water for any length of time. It comes with 2 controls. One is wired, one is a wireless remote. I use the wireless a LOT on jobs where I may be pulling a structure down, or using it to pull a wall up during construction, as I can be hands on the work and not be tied to the Jeep.
 
And always remember; never point the winch toward the lake, always point the winch toward something you can pull on. :o
 
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