4WheelDrive Hardware is currently running a promo on the SmittyBilt 8,000 Lb. Winch. It’s a good winch for under $300. Here are some quick stats:
The NEW Smittybilt XRC8 8,000lb winch has a hand wound permanent magnetic motor which is the standard for the true off Roader. This is the most reliable motor on the market today. Two Year Limited Warranty, 4.1 hp motor, 3-stage planetary gear system, 265:1 reduction ratio for fast line speed, free spooling, automatic load-holding brake, power in and out and a roller fairlead. A 12 ft illuminated handheld remote control,. Comes with a 5/16″ x 92’ galvanized aircraft cable with replaceable hook. Mounting bolt pattern: 10″ x 4.5″, OAL Dim. 21″ x 6.22″ x 7.283″. This item incurs a $19.99 shipping surcharge.
Just purchased one of these over the weekend at the a Jeep show that 4WD Hardware was at and when I Opened the box I noticed the spec sheet in the opperating manual states a 5.5 HP motor not the 4.1 that the catalog implies. Everything bolts up perfectly.
I purchased this from 4 Wheel Performance Parts ( which is a sister company to 4wd.com and if you ship it to the store you don’t have to pay shipping cost.) and it bolts to a Mile Marker Winch plate. Took only 30 minutes to install. Works Great.