NorCalFJ100
SILVER Star
Okay, so I have a built 80. All the good off road mods. Plan to remote camp and mostly moderate trails for exploring. No real rock crawling...I have a brand new paint job! Haha.
I am trying to conservatively narrow down winch choices.
I have a hard time laying out $1,400 when I do not want to get crazy on the trails. However, some would call the XP9500 insurance.
Thoughts?
I am trying to conservatively narrow down winch choices.
- Warn M8000 - Understand this is on the light side of recovery gear, but lots of people seem to use them with their 80's. Tons of mixed reviews. But made in America. High quality, etc.
- Warn XP 9500 - Probably the sweet spot for Warn winches that easily fit the Slee Bumper. Specs do not seem out of this world better than the M8000, but it is more than 2 times the cost at around $1,400
- Warn VR 12 - Made in China. Reputable brand. Seems to have comparable specs to the XP9500
- Smittybilt X20 12k - Made in China. Less reputable brand. But seems to have good reviews here on mud and other online sources.
I have a hard time laying out $1,400 when I do not want to get crazy on the trails. However, some would call the XP9500 insurance.
Thoughts?