Smittybuilt 9.5 or recon 10.5

[sweet trav]

This is for a 99LC with a '00-'03 arb bumper.

Need advice.

The recon 10.5 has been good on our lifted 97LC...just not sure if 9.5 will do for heavier '99LC.

Thanks!

 

[bluecruiser]

I ran an 8k on my 100. Typically, I needed very short pulls and it did fine. Snatch block, if needed, to help when necessary.

 

[jemsec]

If you are looking for a decent winch at a low price, look at Harbor Freight's 12,000 lb. for $299.00. Not a Warn but has respectable reviews.

 

[greenrover]

I have the 2nd generation smittybilt 9.5, waterproof, etc. The quality has gotten much better since their first winches.
I've pulled with it a few times including a ford f150 from a ditch, it did just fine.
We have a 4wheelparts here in town, picked it up for around $300.
They have a synthetic rope version for $150 more.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Winches-...aspx?t_c=18&t_s=300&t_pt=100702&t_pn=S/B97495

 

[sweet trav]

Thanks guys!

Id prefer synthetic line and would like to stay under $500 and get a 10.5...we'll see if it works out!