And I am undecided as to which one. I want an integrated model. It is for the CJ-7. I am looking at the 700-800 dollar range. These are the two I was looking at:
I think any of those winches would be excellent choices, but I am undecided. I don't do any heavy wheeling, but I enjoy taking the CJ in the woods. I just want a good quality winch. Thanks :cheers2:
I really have no idea how much it weighs. It's a CJ7 with 33s and a 258. Don't really have an idea on weight, but I would think that 8000 pounds would be fine. I asked about the 9.5 vs 12.5, because for 15 bucks, why not? Right? Would it be a drawback to have TOO much winch? Thanks. There are so many winch choices that it took a while to narrow it down to just a few.
I really would prefer a new winch versus buying something old and hoping everything works correctly. But, are there places that would restore/rebuild a 8274? Seems like it would get expensive fast as the cheap used 8274s are still 500 bucks.
Personally, I'd go with a Warn. But if you compare the Zeon 8 vs the Superwinch 9.5 and 12.5, the Superwinch is going to pull more per layer of the drum. That is expected since those Superwinch models are rated higher... Spend a little more and get a Zeon 10 imo.
An 8,000 lb. winch has more than enough capacity for your CJ or a Wrangler. I'd go for the American manufactured Warn, both Superwinches you asked about are imported from China.
Wow, that was the big reason I was looking at this price range. I was hoping to be getting a US made winch. I am surprised that a 1000 dollar msrp winch, from a company in CT, is made in China. :thumbdown: Thanks. Looks like the Warn is the one for me. :cheers2: I can't think of another US made winch in the 700-800 dollar range.
When I had my CJ7 (13 years) I ran it with a Warn 8000 until I sold it to a friend for his ford truck. He is using it to this day and it still works like new. Oh and by the way, Warn has outstanding customer service to boot, bar none.
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