Winch recommendation?

[Cumsterdump]

i just installed a Warn stubby front bumper. now it’s time for a winch itself. obviously Warn is the way to go to match everything up but i’m not THAT picky. what’s popular for these jeeps?

specific model recommendations or things to consider in my search for the right option for me are all appreciated

 

[L J]

WARN 9.5XP + WRG line and thimble + WRG fairlead

 

[Gilaguy23]

This is like the "what the best oil question". Cant beat Warn, but you'll pay. Far as the others, 95%+ of them are from China.

 

[D's Jeep Wrld]

specific model recommendations or things to consider in my search for the right option for me are all appreciated

As mentioned above a warn 9.5Xp
But also the warn M8000,it's a decent little winch and I run it myself and it hasn't given me any trouble yet!
And most importantly run a synthetic winch line !

 

[Harold&Cat]

I suppose it just depends on how much you want to spend . I went with an Open Road 13.5 based on reviews from Matt with Ozark Overland Adventures . He has been using them for years with great success . They seem to hold up well with heavy use . Mine was around $300 and will be lightly used . Others have had great luck with the Badlands from Harbor Freight .
Warn is probably the Gold standard and has a great reputation , however you will pay for that reputation . At the end of the day , it's which one you are comfortable with .

 

[John Cooper]

If you want to go with Warn, look on Facebook Marketplace, there seems to always be good deals on used winches if you spend the time looking.

 

[Mr. Bills]

i just installed a Warn stubby front bumper. now it’s time for a winch itself. obviously Warn is the way to go to match everything up but i’m not THAT picky.

Don't buy a Warn winch because it matches your bumper. That will immediately identify you as a mallcrawler.

Buy a Warn winch because it will work when you need it to work,

I use a Warn M8 (M8000) with WRG winch rope, Safety Thimble II, and a WRG hawse fairlead.

 

[macleanflood]

I went through three motors on my M8000 before I got a 9.5XP.

I also have several 9000XP Harbor Freight winches...and for the price they can't be beat.

Pair any of them with a Black Magic Brakes/Wizard Recovery Gear synthetic winch rope and some soft shackles and you'll be set.

-Mac

 

[Cumsterdump]

If you want to go with Warn, look on Facebook Marketplace, there seems to always be good deals on used winches if you spend the time looking.

yeah this jeep build is a seasonal sale or marketplace finds only. i have a habit of going overboard so this rule helps

 

[tnjeepguy]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/809992841381695?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:d6245ed6-f68e-40e0-9fa9-efb8d4b5c9dc

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1177072321208235/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:d6245ed6-f68e-40e0-9fa9-efb8d4b5c9dc

Make offer ?? Be patient one will come along. Don't pay more than 500.
Hard to beat a good Warn gently used winch. D

Guy asking 400 for this one, hard to beat a 9.5 ti (have him down to 350, no remote)

 

[GATORB8]

If you want to go with Warn, look on Facebook Marketplace, there seems to always be good deals on used winches if you spend the time looking.

This, if you do a search in Facebook MP and set distance, then hit the save (looks like a bookmark button) it will alert you when one gets posted.

At least once a month, a basically brand new one goes up here from someone trading in their Bronco that's never been used.

 

[tnjeepguy]

Someone is really going to be "gator bait" if the wife comes out to the garage !!

 

[GATORB8]

Someone is really going to be "gator bait" if the wife comes out to the garage !!

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I've added more boxes faster than I'm getting them installed, too. Surprisingly, the biggest complaint has been that I'm neglecting her Jeep that normally sits on that side.