winch question

bogginjess · March 11, 2013, 04:30:07 AM

So a buddy of mine just bought a brand new jeep JK and insists that he needs to put a winch on it

. Any suggestions on what would be a good choice that is decently priced? He is trying to go as cheap but still good quality as possible.

4x4xdodgeman · March 11, 2013, 07:24:22 AM

harbor freight are cheap just get the warranty with it.

marshall · March 11, 2013, 10:58:33 AM

I prefer mile marker

betterbeaters · March 11, 2013, 12:41:18 PM

Quote from: 4x4xdodgeman on March 11, 2013, 07:24:22 AM
harbor freight are cheap just get the warranty with it.

x2

bmwallace_88 · March 11, 2013, 01:31:59 PM

Can't go wrong with warn. You get what you pay for just remember that

mike93vr4 · March 11, 2013, 02:51:12 PM

i got a 12 badlands from harbor freight 2 years ago no prob yet i think it was like 299 and 80 for the 2 year warranty they go on sale and you can ust the 20% off to get a good deal. the only bad thing about it is it is sloooooow but if you are not in a race no big deal. good for the money

bogginjess · March 12, 2013, 04:57:24 AM

Thanks guys I will pass along the word

four_by_ken · March 21, 2013, 01:31:17 PM

Just remember that cheap and winch do not go together.

Yes, it may still spool and work after a few years, etc... but if you have a winch, you are depending on it to free you from a situation... get something that wont let you down.

I have seen "cheap" winches burn up after 150ft of use... and there was still 200' left to get to solid ground.