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Smittybilt XRC8

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Product Information

Average Price: $299.42
Manufacturer: Smittybilt
Recommended?
Yes: 13 / No: 0

I tested the smittybilt xrc8 out tonite, i had my jeep in park and a buddy inside with his foot on the brake, it pulled it with no problems, cant wait to get out on the trail and give it a good test.

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justin816

Up and coming Jeeper!
justin816's Reviews
11-11-2009, 12:41 AM
Price: $280.00
Pros: cheap, well built, sleek looks
Cons: slow!
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Very goo winch for the price. Its less than $300 bucks and you have the confidence of the winch on the front.
So cheap thinking of putting one on the back. It couldn't hurt!! LOL


Scott3249
Registered User
Scott3249's Reviews
10-19-2009, 05:46 PM
Price: $299.00
Pros: Cheap
Cons: Non so far
Recommended? Yes

Comments: I've only put it to use once so far. Worked great with no issues.


kmac2007
Registered User
kmac2007's Reviews
10-11-2009, 12:48 PM
Price: $300.00
Pros: Nice and easy hook ups
Cons: clutch lever
Recommended? Yes

Comments: nice and dependable


MudDuck99

Web Wheeler
MudDuck99's Reviews
09-08-2009, 08:24 PM
Price: $250.00
Pros: CHEAP, LIFETIME WARRANTY
Cons: NONE YET
Recommended? Yes

Comments: VERY CHEAPLY PRICED. EASY INSTALLATION AND PULLS GOOD. EXCELLENT WINCH FOR THE PRICE


Hilldweller

Squirrel Eater
Hilldweller's Reviews
07-31-2009, 11:03 AM
Price: $430.00
Pros: I got the "Comp" version, synthetic line and billet fairlead. It's light and inexpensive.
Cons: Not very fast.
Recommended? Yes

Comments: SB winches are a good bang for the buck. You won't win any races but you'll get yourself out of a hole okay.


BornInTX
Registered User
BornInTX's Reviews
07-13-2009, 08:50 PM
Price: $269.00
Pros: Good Price
Cons: Limited Warranty
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Just got it and installed it. Haven't really tried it out yet.


PastorSteve
Registered User
PastorSteve's Reviews
07-02-2009, 09:32 PM
Price: $299.00
Pros: Great product, suberb price.
Cons: None
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Found to be the bestt winch on the market in the 8,000 pound class. It didn't hurt that the price was less than half of other winches.


FrankTheDank
Registered User
FrankTheDank's Reviews
06-19-2009, 06:46 PM
Price: $300.00
Pros: cheep and reliable
Cons: none yet
Recommended? Yes

Comments: my first winch, havent gotten a GOOD test yet, but it pulled me out of the mud with no prob the other night


Dark_Horse
Registered User
Dark_Horse's Reviews
05-13-2009, 11:20 PM
Price: $299.00
Pros: Has worked great
Cons: A little slow
Recommended? Yes

Comments: Great winch for the price


+GRAVES+

Corporate Whore
+GRAVES+'s Reviews
05-12-2009, 03:01 PM
Price: $269.00
Pros: inexpensive, good reviews
Cons: haven't found any yet. maybe it only has one speed.
Recommended? Yes

Comments: I honestly haven't used this winch yet, other than stretching out the line. I can say it was easy to install & looks pretty solid. It did get a little warm when I was spooling in the full length of the line under a light load. I had to stop for a few minutes to let the winch cool down. I'm giving it a "good" rating until I otherwise need to change it. I'll update after I get stuck


yjjustforme

Web Wheeler
yjjustforme's Reviews
05-11-2009, 08:46 PM
Price: $299.00
Pros: good little winch for 299
Cons: none so far, just wish i could afford a warn.
Recommended? Yes

Comments: So far this has been a great little winch. Its has pulled my dads 3500 dodge ram diesel out a couple times with little to no effort.


smoke52458
Registered User
smoke52458's Reviews
05-11-2009, 07:50 AM
Price: $299.00
Pros: Cost
Cons: Mounting
Recommended? Yes

Comments: The XCR 8000 for the price and quality rates right up front with the warn winch. The recovery and pulling power of the winch is good. The mechanical aspects of the winch are good. I have had this winch for 3 years without any problems.


NotURMailman

Straight Up Fool!
NotURMailman's Reviews

05-05-2009, 02:04 PM
Smittybilt XRC8
Recommended? Yes

Comments: I love mine, no regrets!





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