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Cruiserdrew said:Are you sure you want to take a new $30k vehicle into a place where you need a winch?
I just can't picture an 8274 on an FJC.woody said:TMax is actually an Aussie winch....and the 10k I've got on my 80-series performed just dandy this past week at GSMTR.
I've yet to be impressed with the MM winches tho...and there are some other knockoffs that aren't all that great either.
VERY pleased with my Warn 8274-50 on my FJ40, it's by far the fastest winch avail...
FJCruiserOwnersGroup said:Isn't that where it was designed to go?
FJCruiserOwnersGroup said:Isn't that where it was designed to go?
Even expedition driving can lead to situations where a winch is usefull.Cruiserdrew said:I suppose, but while it's new and nice, I would stick to fireroads and "expedition" type trails where you would not be as likely to damage it. There is a lot of backcountry to see without too seriously taxing the capibilities of the FJC.
My perspective is that I get offroad at least once per month, and have "needed"(as in no other solution) a winch only 3 times in 5 years. All 3 were in places I would never take a new vehicle. Places like the Rubicon and other more difficult trails, while possible in an FJC, will eventually cause significant damage, especially to the sheet metal. It's part of the game and normal. If you can afford it, and want to risk that kind of damage in a new vehicle, then go for it.
rusty_tlc said:Even expedition driving can lead to situations where a winch is usefull.
Clearing a fallen tree from the trail rather than backtracking miles.
Getting out of the ditch you slid into on a muddy/snowy road.
Or just getting out of a stupid mistake.
FZJFillmore said:What's the warranty on the Tabor? I can't imagine if Warn is putting their name on it that it's that bad. Hell of a lot cheaper.
I guess the way I look at it is if I buy a truck with offroad capability why wouldn't I use it offroad? What, I should "save" it until the book value drops below some number?Cruiserdrew said:I guess we agree then. He should buy a real winch. If you can afford to wheel a new truck, you can afford a nice winch. Definitely not a place to cut corners.![]()
You should check out this Forum, I hear it's really good.woody said:TMax is actually an Aussie winch
Fman said:Stick with WARN, if they are selling the Tabor for a reduced cost there is a reason! (ie: cheaper parts, casings, gears, etc...) And as always, you get what you pay for
Good luck!