Unwrntd Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I preordered a new winch ready bumper, trying to decide on a winch, been spending too much so I was wondering if you all had any experience with brands other than warn that are good quality but not as expensive. I’d like a 12k synthetic with a wired/wireless remote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangly Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I am an admitted tool snob and firmly believe that you get what you pay for when it comes to tools, so I would recommend WARN or Smittybilt if at all possible. However, despite being a Harbor Freight brand, the Badlands winch has had some really excellent reviews online and there are plenty of youtube videos out there showing its capability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDogAther Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I have a Smittybilt on my '05 Jeep Wrangler for over two years now; pulled myself out of a mudhole and helped other folks stuck on the beach or the snow. Great winch, no maintenance issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatblack83 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I have an 8k smittybilt on my car trailer, 10k superwinch on the jk, 12k superwinch on my 83 and a superwinch on my 18 year old king quad..lol. i have never had a problem with any of them. 4 wheeler magazine did an article comparing the badland winch to the rest and it was rated really good..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieMedic Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Its hard to beat the Harbor Freight Badland winch for the money. You can just bout buy 2 of them for what a Warn or anything else would cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unwrntd Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Thanks for the info guys, you've given me a lot to think about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikhek Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I have a Smittybilt X20 10,000 lb winch with synthetic rope on my 2018 Wrangler and it's been a good winch. It's a wired/wireless winch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71-K9 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 What bumper did you buy? Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unwrntd Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 17 hours ago, Z71-K9 said: What bumper did you buy? Pics? They haven’t completed the design yet but it’s the winch version of this bumper, gave me $200 off for pre ordering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas4ever Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 11:12 AM, Unwrntd said: They haven’t completed the design yet but it’s the winch version of this bumper, gave me $200 off for pre ordering Please update with pics when you finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangly Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 What company is designing and building that bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unwrntd Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Gangly said: What company is designing and building that bumper? https://chassisunlimited.com/truck-products/gmc/sierra-1500/19-20-1500.html You're practically my neighbor lol. I live in Panther Creek. They have a Silverado bumper too, but it's a bit more aggressive. Edited June 29, 2020 by Unwrntd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangly Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 6/29/2020 at 3:43 PM, Unwrntd said: https://chassisunlimited.com/truck-products/gmc/sierra-1500/19-20-1500.html You're practically my neighbor lol. I live in Panther Creek. They have a Silverado bumper too, but it's a bit more aggressive. Small world for sure, I'm on the other side of I-45 in the Oak Ridge area. That bumper looks really nice, its not nearly as obtrusive as others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unwrntd Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Guess what came! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangly Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Congrats! I'm very interested to see it installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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