Smittybilt XRC8 8,000lb winch

[FlyingWil]

Just curious as to what you guys think about the Smittybilt XRC-8 8,000lb winch.

It is the new guy on the winch market, my wife ordered one for testing in her Xterra. I plan on testing it, and was wondering what other's think. I know the typical response is it is not a Warn... blah blah blah... But new and better products do come around and the price is right at under $300.

[ChickenLover]

Less than $300 for a winch? You are a brave man.

A winch is a tool of necessity. IMHO, you'd be crazy to go with anything less than the best.. Warn has a great reputation, and for good reason.

[Intrepidyota]

There was a thread on pirate about it, apparently it works great. It isn't the fastest, but the quality is good. I will see if I can find it.

Anyone who judges "the best" by price alone is a sucker.


*edit- here it is

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=590833

[Good Times]

interesting product and the pirate thread. keep us informed on your field testing. will make it interesting as I'm searchin for a few parts now.

[slosurfer]

Looking forward to your testing on it. I will be in the market for one soon.

[FlyingWil]

Just checked in on it... they are saying another couple of weeks due to the back order problem they are having... what a pain in the ___!

Will update once we have it.


Oh, and on a side note... my wife asked me if she can get some Viking Trail line to reduce the weight (she also has a Shrockworks front bumper) and increase the safety aspect of it... Now, that's freaking cool! Just too bad it is for an Xterra... But it is her vehicle!

[Good Times]

cool deal. those amsteel lines are the best as for the xterra comment. hey at least she's using it right? it's not a toyota but those nissan's are pretty durable on the trail. their suspension is something else but overall it's not bad for the price point.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

wait hold up your wife is asking you for parts for her off road rig.......???? long pause......... you have yourself a winner

[slosurfer]

When does she get her own RTT?

[Good Times]

any updates on the testing? I heard that 4wheel parts is gonna price adjust by the end of the month to $500 so if it's really all that then I'm going to pick one up. Since my m8000 cracked in half from my mishaps this cheap alternative is something I'm considering.