An M8000 Warn weighing less than 50lbs.?

[mountainpete]

You just can't beat their regular price... 4wheelparts is probably the WalMart of offroad and they have enough quantity to push the price down. It's a shame because I would much rather support other vendors like the ones on this board. But in the end, sometimes you just have to snag the best price.

But now I need to rant...

Earlier this year I had a great trip to Seattle and picked one up at 4wheelparts for $525 exactly - didn't even pay local taxes. That's about $550 CAD (todays rate the Canadian dollar is at 95.4 cents USD) Since the product is made in the USA, it's duty free. But I was over my import limit (did some other shopping too) and ended up having to pay a total of $11 taxes on the winch. So in total, I paid about $560 CAD for it.

In Canada, M8000's regularly sell for between $900 and $1100 (which is why those cheap Champion winches at Costco sell so well). I have actually seen places ask and SELL them for close to $1200. There must be MASSIVE mark-ups on these products here.

So for any Canadians out there considering if it's worth it to purchase winches or recovery related products and even have them shipped to Canada, the mess is YES. IT'S WORTH IT!

End of rant

Pete

 

[asteffes]

If I'm not mistaken, Trevor (Lost Canadian) is out on an extended trip across eastern Canada, and may not be checking in here? Just an FYI

I thought I read that the line was Master-Pull - but nothing specifically about the saver.

www.winchsaver.com

 

[kjp98TJ]

sometimes they have blowouts on the M8k. 4wd or 4wheelparts. got mine for $476 shipped last year.

another safety option, and lighter, for rope users...
http://www.toughstuffproducts.com/jeep/winch_safety_thimble.html

 

[p1michaud]

Buying a winch.

But now I need to rant...

Earlier this year I had a great trip to Seattle and picked one up at 4wheelparts for $525 exactly - didn't even pay local taxes. That's about $550 CAD (todays rate the Canadian dollar is at 95.4 cents USD) Since the product is made in the USA, it's duty free. But I was over my import limit (did some other shopping too) and ended up having to pay a total of $11 taxes on the winch. So in total, I paid about $560 CAD for it.

In Canada, M8000's regularly sell for between $900 and $1100 (which is why those cheap Champion winches at Costco sell so well). I have actually seen places ask and SELL them for close to $1200. There must be MASSIVE mark-ups on these products here.

So for any Canadians out there considering if it's worth it to purchase winches or recovery related products and even have them shipped to Canada, the mess is YES. IT'S WORTH IT!

End of rant

Pete

Pete,
I have to echo your sentiments here. I went this route as well because the cheapest I could find a Warn M8000 in Eastern Canada was $1100. Way too much especially if I can drive 1 hour and reduce the cost by half! I always try to support local vendors if the mark up is reasonable. I don't mind paying 10-20% more if I can get it locally.
Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[Willman]

Just ordered my Warn M8000 4wheelparts.com.......$530 out the door....not bad.....

Now time to put her on a diet.........

:chowtime:

Rope is now on the way........

:jumping:

http://www.amsteelblue.com/item.cfm?itemid=44843

 

[Jacket]

^That's pretty funny. I just ordered the same thing for my M8000....

 

[Willman]

^That's pretty funny. I just ordered the same thing for my M8000....

Good deal.....I also got their alum fairlead as well

 

[Willman]

Now I weighed everything and all my before weights matched Scott's, all except the winch itself. My M8000 with everything removed weighed in at 38lbs. My question is did something change with the M8000 that would account for the 5 extra pounds? Does the CE designation make a difference?

Ditto on the 38 Lbs.....I'm wondering the same thing.........

I should still be able to stay under the 50 Lbs. mark.......


:sombrero:

 

[Mike S]

I like the "ARM" button. Looks like some type of weapons system -- could come in handy.

M

 

[Jacket]

Rope is now on the way........

:jumping:

http://www.amsteelblue.com/item.cfm?itemid=44843

Did your rope come with a new (longer) allen bolt to secure the rope to the winch drum? The Warn bolt on mine wasn't long enough - had to buy a new one and cut it to size.

 

[Willman]

Did your rope come with a new (longer) allen bolt to secure the rope to the winch drum? The Warn bolt on mine wasn't long enough - had to buy a new one and cut it to size.

Have not got their yet....Oh boy.........It better fit....by the way...what size is that little allen bolt just in case......I'm sure if you got the M8000....we have the same problem ........

Right now........I'm battling with the fairlead that master pull send me......bolts are 7/16" and my winch only takes 3/8".....


Keep ya posted!

:costumed-smiley-007

 

[Jacket]

It's a 1/4" bolt - length is tiny, maybe 1/4" or less. I think I ended up with a 1/2" or 3/4" length replacement, then cut it down to fit the new rope + 3 turns of thread. No big deal I guess - I just hate missing/wrong hardware, and all the extra trips to the hardware store that go with it...

Good luck with your fairlead - guess you might be drilling out those holes huh?

 

[Willman]

It's a 1/4" bolt - length is tiny, maybe 1/4" or less. I think I ended up with a 1/2" or 3/4" length replacement, then cut it down to fit the new rope + 3 turns of thread. No big deal I guess - I just hate missing/wrong hardware, and all the extra trips to the hardware store that go with it...

Good luck with your fairlead - guess you might be drilling out those holes huh?

Thanks for the bolt size........Still thinking of what i'm going to do......drilling doesn't sound to bad.......Is the case of the m8000 made out of cast or just plain steel where it bolts up to the ARB????...I think it is steel......

:REOutArchery02:

 

[ntsqd]

Were it me I'd just use the 3/8" bolts of the winch. If it's the design I'm think it is you don't have much option anyway.
The difference is 1/16" so the fairlead can only be a max of 1/32" misaligned. Buy some hardened heavy washers (like MMC p/n 98099A031) and you're good to go.