What's a decent winch ??? One not to pricy, but would be able to pull my 89Runner out of a tough spot if needed to ...

Ramsey Rep 8000, do not get the look alike at Harbor frieght, by Chicgo Electric, it is a "knockoff" made in China, totall garbage and NOT MADE BY RAMSEY!

Originally posted by SeaBass44
Ramsey Rep 8000, do not get the look alike at Harbor frieght, by Chicgo Electric, it is a "knockoff" made in China, totall garbage and NOT MADE BY RAMSEY!

What would be the aveage price for the Ramsey Rep 8000???

If your primary concern is price, M8000 all the way. Slower than my first choices(HS9500-series) but also about $200 cheaper.

General concensus is that Ramsey makes a decent product (on the other hand, the majority of the winches which have broken at the last few Top Truck Challenges have all been Ramsey) so YMMV.

I run a Superwinch X9 (For $625-ish from www.uswinch.com) on my 89 4runner, and would very much like a much faster winch. If I did it all over again, I'd be running either an HS9500 or a Warn 8274.

You can generally pick up an M8000 warn for around 5-600 as long as you're patient.

Originally posted by RCRunner


What would be the aveage price for the Ramsey Rep 8000???

$499, as far as speed goes, if you nee a winch....you are not going anywhere fast anyway, who cares how fast you winch, consider the slower winchs "crawler geared":rasta: :rasta: :rasta:

Originally posted by SeaBass44


$499, as far as speed goes, if you nee a winch....you are not going anywhere fast anyway, who cares how fast you winch, consider the slower winchs "crawler geared":rasta: :rasta: :rasta:


Well that's the price range I'm talkin' about now ... $499 :bounce:

Speed is not a factor when winching for me ... just need something to pull me out ...

Thanks SeaBass for the info.

Warn M8000 for sure...

Slow winches suck. I would gladly pay an extra few hunderd for the faster line speed models. The problem comes when you first start to get unstuck and need a little momentum. then you have to stop because you are over running your winch line. I personally depend on my winch way too much to skimp on quality or line speed. I would save up for the Warn HS 95OO.
Buy the best once.

My vote is for the old school Warm 8274. Sweet line speed, lots of room to have a LONG cable, and it's cool to be able to see your winch over the hood of your truck... LOL

Originally posted by zags
............. I personally depend on my winch way too much to skimp on quality or line speed. .........

Just learn to wheel, I don't go out for a day of "winching".......:flipoff2:

Go to www.carparts.com and get a Warn M8000 for $535 delivered. Just don't call anybody and try and get them to match the price because there selling them for less than Warn alllows. There is a code to get 10% off . I can't remember it right now but if you do a search you will find it.

There is a sale on the old style RamseyREP 8000 with the smaller, slower motor for $399. Check the mags - you will see the ads.

You can get a hawse fairlead for about $40 more...

Slow as can be, but it is more than enough winch for what you describe as YOUR intended use.

Mine held up just fine, and I sold it 2 weeks ago only because I picked up a Warn XD9000i from a buddy for $400 :cool2:

Buy a used Warn 8274 like I did. I got mine for $40 and love it!

my rep 8000 has done well and it has pulled some tuf stuf. national tire and wheel is the best price you will find

I've got the Warn HS9500. I've wheeled with guys who've said they think it's line speed is too fast.

I like it. I think other winche's line speeds are too slow.

I'm with Zags on this one, save your money and the the latest model. It has a larger motor, good line speed, and you'll have a winch you'll be very happy with down the trail.

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