Anybody know where I should go to get a Warn Winch Accessory Kit?

Snatch Block
Tree Strap
Bag

Maybe I should just buy the strap and snatch-block then be done with it?

These accessory kits were just over a $100 a few years ago. Now they are $160?

if i remember correctly they come with more then that, like a d-ring and leather gloves as well as the stuff you listed. I believe they were right around 100 bucks last time I saw an add for them.

Um, like yeah. Who was selling the kit for $100 sort of thing.

Originally posted by BensonMN
Um, like yeah. Who was selling the kit for $100 sort of thing.

I could be mistaken, I am not really pricing those things right now, I just thought that is what I remembered. I would think you could buy all the parts of that kit for cheaper than buying the actual kit anyhoo...

Give Scott at Rockstomper a call, he's a Warn dealer.

Originally posted by Mustard Dog
Give Scott at Rockstomper a call, he's a Warn dealer.
Yup call Scott. I was going to get one of his kits, but scored a lot of my stuff off ebay for a good price. I just need a better bag, a couple D-rings and a better bag. I'll probably have a little more than his $200 kit into mine, but almost all of the stuff you need is readily available at tractor supply places and can be bought over time.

Looks like Scott has his own kits:
http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/recovery/kits.htm

Originally posted by BensonMN
Looks like Scott has his own kits:
http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/recovery/kits.htm

not to mention a hell of a lot better than Warn's

How is that? Do you have one of Scott's kits? Have you had a Warn kit? Or are you just talking out of your ass again?

If the kit IS better, please tell us why.

Originally posted by 44Runner


not to mention a hell of a lot better than Warn's

Originally posted by BensonMN
How is that? Do you have one of Scott's kits? Have you had a Warn kit? Or are you just talking out of your ass again?
If the kit IS better, please tell us why.


The treesavers we use are thicker and stronger. 3" wide two-ply is our standard "kit" treesaver. We do single-ply treesavers pretty regularly.

Our snatch blocks use a better bushing and a larger pivot pin. 1.125" vs. 1.0625" diameter pin. Not a big deal. I'll take both apart and post a pic if you'd like. I didn't do that on the website 'cause I was tired of being accused of bashing Warn.

We'll let you build your own kit to pick-n-choose what you actually want in it.

Warn has a nicer bag, and probably a nicer pair of gloves.

Last I checked, my wholesale cost on a Warn kit was above my retail on a comparable kit. I think my cost was in the $150ish range... so if you can find one for around $100, jump on it.

As far as the kit being better... I dunno. I think some of the components are better, and that's why we stock 'em. If better parts makes a better kit, then I guess so.

Bones, try a hunting/camping supply place for a better bag. I've found some that work great, in the fishing and camping areas... tackle bags, dutch oven bags, stuff like that, that isn't very expensive.

Originally posted by Scott@Rockstomper
Bones, try a hunting/camping supply place for a better bag. I've found some that work great, in the fishing and camping areas... tackle bags, dutch oven bags, stuff like that, that isn't very expensive.
Thanks Scott, I'm just using a 13 year old duffel bag from HS and it's about to explode with a 20' chain in it :rolleyes: I still need D-rings, etc. too :D

My fender trim went structural

I still can't decide if I like that sig, or the previous "My tires rubbed, so I cut the hood, and now my tires fit" more.

Oh, and thanks for being all helpful again, focker. I mention lately how annoying that is? :flipoff2:

Originally posted by TNToy
I still can't decide if I like that sig, or the previous "My tires rubbed, so I cut the hood, and now my tires fit" more.

Oh, and thanks for being all helpful again, focker. I mention lately how annoying that is? :flipoff2:

I can't decide what sig line I like better either.

Best price on the Warn kit, BTW, is probably still (and always will be) 4WPW.

Thanks for the detailed reply Scott. I was not throwing spite at your product, I just grow tired of people saying one thing is great and another sucks then never give details as to why. You did, so thanks.

If your willing to customize what comes in the bag, I'll buy one from you. Don't really need the snatch block because I have one from ARB already. Also have two shackles but another would be ideal.

What do you carry for recovery gear? Maybe this would make a good topic?

Originally posted by BensonMN
How is that? Do you have one of Scott's kits? Have you had a Warn kit? Or are you just talking out of your ass again?

If the kit IS better, please tell us why.



I thought it was quite obvious. Better and more stuff for less money. Was unaware that leaving out obvious facts means my ass is doing the talking. My bad.....

What I carry:

-1 30-foot 4" strap
-1 10-foot 3" pulling/lifting/tree-saver strap
-1 4-foot tree strap
-2 snatch blocks
-2 18-24 inch lengths of HD chain with grab hooks - great for wrapping around a frame rail for winching, or for those morons who don't have tow hooks (lots of morons around here...)
-3 or 4 screw-type clevises
-1 pair leather gloves
-1 high lift

optional: I have three 50' sections of spare cable I can bring along, as well as a second highlift, and a 8000# 5' reach (4000# @ 10') come-a-long. Usually only grab those when on a dedicated recovery mission, or running power-line trails. (power lines are usually in the 300' apart range...and I've been stuck once sitting next to the pole...never again)

I think that's it....all the heavy stuff is in a ammo can behind my seat, the straps are shoved under the seat, and the long strap is wedged into the tire-carrier spinner. I honestly don't know why I carry the 30' strap, I always winch anyways...or it's too long for tight trails...

Originally posted by BensonMN
Thanks for the detailed reply Scott. I was not throwing spite at your product, I just grow tired of people saying one thing is great and another sucks then never give details as to why. You did, so thanks.

But I thought everything I didn't have, sucked, by virtue of the fact that I don't have it... :)
No offense taken (as I suspected none meant) and I figured you were looking for details--that's why I gave 'em. I figure dimensional data is more useful than "mine's stronger" or "mine lasts longer"--that's just opinion.

If your willing to customize what comes in the bag, I'll buy one from you. Don't really need the snatch block because I have one from ARB already. Also have two shackles but another would be ideal.

We've got three different "standard" kits, but they're just what we put together that's common for certain applications. There's a "basic" kit, a "winch accessory" kit, and a "master" kit--the "master" kit has everything both of the smaller kits do. We're happy to build a custom kit, and occasionally do for stuff like fire departments or clubs--if there's a certain selection of stuff you find useful, and some you don't, we can build a kit around that.

What do you carry for recovery gear? Maybe this would make a good topic?

Actually physically in my truck:
2 2x30 tow straps
1 3x6 one-ply treesaver
1 3x10 two-ply treesaver
6 shackles
1 snatch block
3 10-15 foot winch extensions (they're actually spotter straps, but made from leftover winch line)
1 60" HiLift
Gloves (probably two or three pair)
I think there's a 3/8x10 chain in the bottom of my toolbox, but I never actually use it, so I'm not entirely sure if it's even there. I use the two-ply treesaver as a frame wrap for vehicles that don't have hooks. I also use the two-ply strap as a rock strap when I have to anchor to a big rock.

Other thoughts on recovery gear:
If you're doing really nasty recoveries, a second snatch block comes in handy. Mostly for bizarre angle-pulls.
You can't have too many shackles.
I rarely see an instance where chain is useful.
Creative use of the HiLift can mean the difference between getting home today with your ride intact, or tomorrow with it on the trailer. However, it can also mean the difference between going home with all your fingers, or minus a couple. Safety first.

And I do think this would make a good topic.