winch advice (1 Viewer)

[elkoholic]

I have a 1978 FJ40 with power steering and a stock 58'' bumper. Any recommendations on a good winch set-up? Warn is very proud of the 8274, I recieved a quote of $1750.00. For that much coin, I would have to tell my wife I was buying a wench, not a winch. Are there other models/brands that are well thought of in the MUD community. Pictures of set-ups would be helpfull.

 

[Poser]

Save your money, purchase the 8274-50 once, and be done with it.

 

[amaurer]

boy, if only there was some way you could get a nice rebuilt one for like $500 or so.

oh wait, there is:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/277293-rebuilt-warn-8274-controller-cable-sf-bay-area.html

:-D

 

[fj404life]

yup...I got my 8274 for 200$. 200 in parts later good as new.

 

[flintknapper]

Buy a nice used 8274....rebuild (if necessary).

Good winch...and classic for that vehicle.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/winching-recovery/197470-my-warn-8274-rebuild-part-1-a.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/winching-recovery/241652-just-another-8274-rebuild-lots-pics.html

 

[ColoCruiserJeff]

Definately go with the 8274.

You'll never buy another!

 

[Awl_TEQ]

yup - craigslist, kijiji, ebay, bargain finder. I got two for $100, and then spent 800.00 rebuilding both to better than new. Keep in mind I replaced a motor from Warn (not knockoff) and put in all new bushings, bearings, seals and one shaft, powder coat and plating as well. One could argue I got near $4000.00 in winches for $900.00 (new 8274's are $1850-2200 around here). Plus I had fun doing it.
Pick one up cheap. I dare say your fellow mudders have few topics more revered than an 8274 so rebuild advise is a post away.