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bts6002 · 07-04-2006, 06:32 PM

looking for a winch for my 2006 Rubicon any suggestions????

trkklr77 · 07-04-2006, 07:23 PM

warn 8274-50

RioGrande95 · 07-04-2006, 07:32 PM

ditto on the 8274-50, fast line speed, classic look, dependable, and easily rebuildable.

HsOffRoad · 07-05-2006, 06:47 AM

If you are going to buy something new, and plan on actually using the winch for it's intended purpose, then save yourself the headache and buy a warn premium right off the bat.

While the 8274-50 is indeed a good winch (which I recommend just like everyone else), it's quite expensive and uses a different mounting system than most other winches out there. It stands up tall, blocks more airflow to the radiator, and is a bit big & bulky. It's major benefits are it's ability to hold a lot of cable, it's super-fast no-load line speed, and it's good brake system.

If you want to save money, you can run an M8. It's rated at 8000 lbs. (same as an 8274), is still relatively fast, and carries the same warranty. They are decent winches and overall work quite well, plus you can get one for half the price of an 8274.

If you're looking to go used (aka looking for a screaming deal...) I know there's 1000 guys out here who will tell you ramsey are great winches, but I personally don't like them. I've seen them work... I've also seen them grenade on the 3rd pull. Same goes for Superwinch. If you want to roll the dice with either of them, that's up to you. I'd avoid anything else (milemarker, t-max, warn's tabor line, etc.) like the plague. Again, if you're spending money on anything new, there's no reason not to buy a warn premium, because you're not saving any money on the deal.

One last thing - I am partial to remote solenoid winches. If anything breaks it's most likely going to be the solenoid, and with it as a separate unit, it's an easy fix. If it's integrated into the winch body (like any of the "i" models of warn winches), it's much more of a process to repair. Also, the integrated solenoid adds bulk to the winch.

Just my $0.02.

Hans

Benzz0 · 07-05-2006, 08:20 AM

TMax 9K...look in the vendor section here for a better than average price

I have a shitload of pulls on mine and it still runs like it's new...also comes with a trailer plug if you want to run it as a trailer winch also

jarvisjeep · 07-05-2006, 11:15 AM

What kind of wheeling do you do? I went out and got a warn premium 12k and will probably have it for many years. Its slow, but can pull out every fullsize that gets in my way when I want to go home and they are blocking the trails(Happens EVERY DAMN TIME we go out around here).

Edit: Most of my buddys run the classic warn on thier jeeps. Works great around here untill you get a gnarly stuck and they have to extract.

TiGuy · 07-05-2006, 04:02 PM

WARN all the way. Lot's of others out there will work well but nothing beats a Warn for line speed! You will never regret it.

carter3 · 07-05-2006, 06:04 PM

like everybody else says "8274-50". That is the best that you will find. I personally run a warn M8000, bought it used for a steal. No complaints! Never let me down but would prefer the speed of the 8274. Whatever you do DON'T buy a Ramsey!

gatorpsd · 07-05-2006, 06:34 PM

Why no ramsey

carter3 · 07-05-2006, 06:58 PM

I have a couple of friends that were tring to get out cheap and bought Ramsey, The cables are very hard to pull in free spool no matter how many times that the winch has been used it doesn't get aby easier. The line speed sucks! Now saying that, If you can not afford a Warn then anything will be better than nothing. Do you and the people you ride with a favor and have some type of winch.

planefixer · 07-06-2006, 08:50 AM

I'm using an old Ramsey REP 8000 with a Rockstomper 3/8" rope.Slow as hell but dependable.

07-04-2006, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
bts6002 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75016 Location: Benton, Kansas Posts: 7	which winch looking for a winch for my 2006 Rubicon any suggestions????

07-04-2006, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,234	warn 8274-50 __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

07-04-2006, 07:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
RioGrande95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 68979 Location: Alabamy... Posts: 15	ditto on the 8274-50, fast line speed, classic look, dependable, and easily rebuildable. __________________ -trailers are for sissies, real men fight bumpsteer-

07-05-2006, 06:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
HsOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67386 Location: Media PA Posts: 360	If you are going to buy something new, and plan on actually using the winch for it's intended purpose, then save yourself the headache and buy a warn premium right off the bat. While the 8274-50 is indeed a good winch (which I recommend just like everyone else), it's quite expensive and uses a different mounting system than most other winches out there. It stands up tall, blocks more airflow to the radiator, and is a bit big & bulky. It's major benefits are it's ability to hold a lot of cable, it's super-fast no-load line speed, and it's good brake system. If you want to save money, you can run an M8. It's rated at 8000 lbs. (same as an 8274), is still relatively fast, and carries the same warranty. They are decent winches and overall work quite well, plus you can get one for half the price of an 8274. If you're looking to go used (aka looking for a screaming deal...) I know there's 1000 guys out here who will tell you ramsey are great winches, but I personally don't like them. I've seen them work... I've also seen them grenade on the 3rd pull. Same goes for Superwinch. If you want to roll the dice with either of them, that's up to you. I'd avoid anything else (milemarker, t-max, warn's tabor line, etc.) like the plague. Again, if you're spending money on anything new, there's no reason not to buy a warn premium, because you're not saving any money on the deal. One last thing - I am partial to remote solenoid winches. If anything breaks it's most likely going to be the solenoid, and with it as a separate unit, it's an easy fix. If it's integrated into the winch body (like any of the "i" models of warn winches), it's much more of a process to repair. Also, the integrated solenoid adds bulk to the winch. Just my $0.02. Hans __________________ [B][FONT="verdana"][SIZE="3"][CENTER]"Shut Up And Wheel Your Junk" - [url]www.hsoffroad.com[/url][/CENTER][/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [FONT="Verdana"][CENTER][SIZE="2"][B]UROC/NEUROC Super-Mod Team #143[/B][/SIZE][/CENTER][/FONT] Last edited by HsOffRoad; 07-05-2006 at 12:23 PM.

07-05-2006, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
jarvisjeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55381 Location: Rhododendron, Oregon Posts: 939	What kind of wheeling do you do? I went out and got a warn premium 12k and will probably have it for many years. Its slow, but can pull out every fullsize that gets in my way when I want to go home and they are blocking the trails(Happens EVERY DAMN TIME we go out around here). Edit: Most of my buddys run the classic warn on thier jeeps. Works great around here untill you get a gnarly stuck and they have to extract. __________________ [COLOR="Lime"][CENTER]4x4 limo guy [URL="http://www.liftedlimo.com"] http://www.liftedlimo.com[/URL][/COLOR][/center] Last edited by jarvisjeep; 07-05-2006 at 11:17 AM.

07-05-2006, 04:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
TiGuy Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46526 Location: Denver Posts: 35	WARN all the way. Lot's of others out there will work well but nothing beats a Warn for line speed! You will never regret it.

07-05-2006, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
carter3 Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63680 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 237	like everybody else says "8274-50". That is the best that you will find. I personally run a warn M8000, bought it used for a steal. No complaints! Never let me down but would prefer the speed of the 8274. Whatever you do DON'T buy a Ramsey!

07-05-2006, 06:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
gatorpsd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67303 Location: Texas Posts: 104	Why no ramsey __________________ 03 Wrangler,4" super lift,35" MTR,ramsey 9500,Tube fenders,rocker guards,corner guards

07-05-2006, 06:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
carter3 Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63680 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 237	I have a couple of friends that were tring to get out cheap and bought Ramsey, The cables are very hard to pull in free spool no matter how many times that the winch has been used it doesn't get aby easier. The line speed sucks! Now saying that, If you can not afford a Warn then anything will be better than nothing. Do you and the people you ride with a favor and have some type of winch.

07-06-2006, 08:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
planefixer Vagitarian Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33328 Location: Black Forest, CO Posts: 601	I'm using an old Ramsey REP 8000 with a Rockstomper 3/8" rope.Slow as hell but dependable.

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