SMITTYBILT XRC8 Winch arrived today... details, pictures, etc... - Page 15

woodsman58 · 04-19-2008, 04:39 PM

Guys this winch is great I have it mounted on my 03 TJ and have used the hell out of it it works like a champ. <a href="http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh15/woodsman58/?action=view&current=winch66.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh15/woodsman58/winch66.jpg" border="0" alt="2003 TJ"></a>

redhatman · 04-19-2008, 04:40 PM

woodsman58 · 04-19-2008, 04:41 PM

Guys this winch is great I have it mounted on my 03 TJ and have used the hell out of it it works like a champ. <a href="http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh15/woodsman58/?action=view&current=winch66.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh15/woodsman58/winch66.jpg" border="0" alt="2003 TJ"></a>

redhatman · 04-19-2008, 04:41 PM

Fixed your pic...

SWEET WINCH! lol

JEEP97TJ · 04-20-2008, 12:44 PM

Looks like winchdepot's price is now $299, has anybody found the $285 price for the winch lately?

Also, to woodsman58, did you have to get a separate winch plate to mount the winch to your Smittybilt bumper? How do you like the bumper?

redhatman · 04-20-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JEEP97TJ

Looks like winchdepot's price is now $299, has anybody found the $285 price for the winch lately?

It was listed at $284.95 everywhere on the site for me when I bought it, but when I would add to cart it would be $299. I just bought it, called them and told them and winchdepot took care of me.

JEEP97TJ · 04-21-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by redhatman

It was listed at $284.95 everywhere on the site for me when I bought it, but when I would add to cart it would be $299. I just bought it, called them and told them and winchdepot took care of me.

Good to know, thanks. Any problems with the winch or winchdepot so far?

BTW, nice bumper fab.

redhatman · 04-21-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JEEP97TJ

Good to know, thanks. Any problems with the winch or winchdepot so far?

BTW, nice bumper fab.

No problems with the winch at all, winchdepot was great.

Thanks man, I appreciate the comments.

boatycall · 04-22-2008, 10:02 PM

I stopped by Harbor Freight today at lunch and got the uni-mount plate. I was shocked! It fit the jeep, and it fit the winch. OMG! The only thing I had to do was upsize the bolts holes on the front, and it fit right in.

And I'm not sure why people are saying it's slow, sure seemed fast to me. Mine has the 5.5 motor, and the reversed Free-Spin/Engaged sticker. I checked the battery leads, all were crimped nice and strong, none of them came loose.

I'm an electrical engineer, so just to do things "a better way" I soldered all the 4ga connectors. I have several soldering irons, but a radiator repair soldering iron always works best for me on 4ga.

redhatman · 04-22-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by boatycall

And I'm not sure why people are saying it's slow, sure seemed fast to me. Mine has the 5.5 motor, and the reversed Free-Spin/Engaged sticker. I checked the battery leads, all were crimped nice and strong, none of them came loose.

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2000TJDude · 05-04-2008, 01:15 PM

Can someone explain where each of the wires from the control box (solenoid) actually go. I received my XRC8 Sans the installation manual. I know that the long red lead goes to power (battery). I then have a 3 "heavy" gauge leads (yellow, black, red) that are short with ring ends. Obviously 2 are for the motor. There is also a thin gauge wire as well. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Muddeprived · 05-04-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000TJDude

Can someone explain where each of the wires from the control box (solenoid) actually go. I received my XRC8 Sans the installation manual. I know that the long red lead goes to power (battery). I then have a 3 "heavy" gauge leads (yellow, black, red) that are short with ring ends. Obviously 2 are for the motor. There is also a thin gauge wire as well. Any help is greatly appreciated.

All the winches i've hooked up had 4 wires. Red to positive, black to negative, and two other to the motor.

motobob13 · 05-04-2008, 04:02 PM

This is one of those a pictures worth a thousand words deals.
Long Black cable to Battery (-). Other end AND thin black cable to terminal on bottom of motor (black).
Short Red to top outside terminal on motor (red).
Short black cable with yellow jacket to the inside rear terminal on top of motor (yellow).
Short black cable with black jacket to inside front terminal on top of motor (black).
Finally long red cable to battery (+).

Good Luck, Bob

2000TJDude · 05-04-2008, 05:35 PM

That's what I assumed, but with electrical I like to assume nothing since you only have one chance to do it right. (without causing damage that is). Thank you for your assistance Bob. Happy Wheelin'.

corralhollowkid · 05-07-2008, 06:48 PM

I have read this thread from beginning to end. I just bought one of the XRC8 Winches from 4wheelparts.com

I don't really like those guys...their attitude SUX, and I just sat on hold for over 25 minutes and STILL didn't get the info I wanted.

$299.00 and free UPS shipping was too good to pass up! I hope I get one of the new 5.5hp series wound motors, or I may send the thing back! Thanks for all the good info!!!

05-07-2008, 06:48 PM	#225
corralhollowkid Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Somewherein, CA Posts: 2 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have read this thread from beginning to end. I just bought one of the XRC8 Winches from 4wheelparts.com I don't really like those guys...their attitude SUX, and I just sat on hold for over 25 minutes and STILL didn't get the info I wanted. $299.00 and free UPS shipping was too good to pass up! I hope I get one of the new 5.5hp series wound motors, or I may send the thing back! Thanks for all the good info!!!