Runner1234
Observer
Im going to be investing in a winch setup within the next couple of months. Should i go with the smittybilt xrc8 with a snatch block or a 12000lb vortex winch? Thanks
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Have you checked out Engo winches? They tested the best for endurance in a recent 4x4 mag article. I am a warn guy but I'm going Engo on my rear winch, to good a deal to pass up.
The answer depends on how much your vehicle weighs. The standard is 1.5 times the weight. Either way I always suggest the use of a snatch block. It doubles the power of the winch and allows more rope to be taken off the drum so, you use a lower wrap thereby increase the power of the winch even more. Recovery gear is pricey but you can find deals if you look. Snatch blocks are an item that are way over priced just keep looking for a sale. Two years ago I got several Mile Marker 24K blocks for ~$50 each.
The answer depends on how much your vehicle weighs. The standard is 1.5 times the weight. Either way I always suggest the use of a snatch block. It doubles the power of the winch and allows more rope to be taken off the drum so, you use a lower wrap thereby increase the power of the winch even more. Recovery gear is pricey but you can find deals if you look. Snatch blocks are an item that are way over priced just keep looking for a sale. Two years ago I got several Mile Marker 24K blocks for ~$50 each.
Man I really wish they made something bigger than a 12K. Ive heard REALLY good things about them.
Warn Industries
Supporting Vendor
If you're on a budget, I invite you to check out the WARN VR series winches, too.
http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/entry_level_series_winches.shtml
- Andy
http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/entry_level_series_winches.shtml
- Andy
BurbanAZ
Explorer
i have a 12k engo winch on my 92 3/4 ton suburban, and it has been amazing, ive used it more times then i can could. Used it a bunch for recovery also used it to pull a bunch of trees out of peoples yards for them, even pulled so hard i stalled it a few times with no issues. Been a really great winch so far especially for the price i dont see how you could beat it. Also the solenoid box had a small crack when i received it but i didnt really mind since i was drilling holes in it anyway to mount it different, i called for something else and mentioned it and they send out another complete box in like 2 days. Also when i called an actual human answered the phone, almost cought me off guard lol. Id highly recommend them though.
BurbanAZ
Explorer
wow i didnt know Warn had winches in that price range, thats a good deal especially for a warn
fasteddy47
Adventurer
Those Engo winches look like Warn knockoffs..... good reviews though
crismateski
American Adventurist
I have a tuffstuff 12,500 that has been great to me the last few years. I got it from truckandwinch.com
Best part, it is only $275
Best part, it is only $275
warrpath4x4
Adventurer
1) i recommend a snatch block no matter what size winch you get.
2) ive seen nothing but trouble from smittybilt winches
3) harbor freight has a winch that is the exact same as a milemarker (i had good luck with a 9500# milemarker on my 98 cummins) just with a different label, and you can get a warranty with harbor freight also.
2) ive seen nothing but trouble from smittybilt winches
3) harbor freight has a winch that is the exact same as a milemarker (i had good luck with a 9500# milemarker on my 98 cummins) just with a different label, and you can get a warranty with harbor freight also.
98 SNAKE EATER
Adventurer
This!!
I tend to use my snatch block even when not needed, mainly to slow down the pull for more control.
Since you plan on getting one in the next two months, you might want to wait a bit and checkout the Tiger Shark line from Superwinch
http://www.superwinch.com/products/category/Tiger+Shark/4377.0.1.1.29903.1003642.0.0.0
(they definitely need a better spokesman lol)
crazyeyez
Crazy EyeZ
I recently got a smittybilt xrc10. 10k winch for 400bucks thru 4wheelparts. Havent gotten to use it yet, but have heard lots of good things about smitty. Got mine mounted on a hitch cradle so i can run it front or rear. Heavy set up tho, close to 130lbs...
And, yea, snatch block it!
And, yea, snatch block it!
crazyeyez
Crazy EyeZ
I recently got a smittybilt xrc10. 10k winch for 400bucks thru 4wheelparts. Havent gotten to use it yet, but have heard lots of good things about smitty. Got mine mounted on a hitch cradle so i can run it front or rear. Heavy set up tho, close to 130lbs...
And, yea, snatch block it!
And, yea, snatch block it!