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Post by xdgedgex on Dec 4, 2005 19:26:23 GMT -3
i just got the 4wheelparts Holiday catalog in the mail and noticed the milemarker 9000 winch was onsale for $389.... i know milemarkers arent the fastest winches, but is it a decent winch? i dont have much experience with them. And i do know there are better winches out there like warn and ramsey, but this seems like a real good deal.
So basically is it worth getting? and will it fall apart the 2nd time i use it? any opinions are great. thanks guys.
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Post by AR4CE on Dec 4, 2005 19:29:46 GMT -3
Its a good durable winch, but slow as hell.
Still better than raymart/champion/black mtn.
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Post by xdgedgex on Dec 4, 2005 20:06:36 GMT -3
i figure a 9000 pnd winch for under $400 is a decent deal.
anyone know where i can get a cheap winch plate? i am making a bumper and making it easier by welding an already made plate into it.
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Post by JeepReviews on Dec 4, 2005 21:56:21 GMT -3
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Post by bchcky on Dec 4, 2005 22:10:57 GMT -3
doug, talk to bobby (bluerocket) he's got that winch. its saved me a number of times, slow? yes. but its reliable.
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Post by bluerocket on Dec 5, 2005 0:02:33 GMT -3
i've had mine 2 years, last winter water got in the switch on the solinoid and froze, the handle broke off it. I ended up hard wireing it around the switch. Other than that I have had no troubles in reliability. Speed on it kind of sucks but I've never had a problem winching myself out of things, or others. I've had to winch when it was underwater a couple times, and havent had any trouble except killing my alternator. For 389 I think its a decent starter winch, winching is never fun so I try to avoid it.
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Post by mprayii on Dec 5, 2005 0:39:21 GMT -3
so for use around here (new england) this will pretty much satisfy a noob like me for a few years without much repair?
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Post by jeepgod on Dec 5, 2005 8:16:37 GMT -3
the only issues i hear anybody complain about with this winch is the line speed. but then agaon who needs to be pulled out that fast anyhow?
as far as how long it will last? well i know several people who have them and they are going on year number 4. and these guys who have them are not afraid to get dirty if you know what i mean.
just my.02
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Post by bluerocket on Dec 5, 2005 11:28:33 GMT -3
i figure a 9000 pnd winch for under $400 is a decent deal. anyone know where i can get a cheap winch plate? i am making a bumper and making it easier by welding an already made plate into it. I just drilled 4 holes in a piece of 1/4 plate then welded a couple pieces of angle iorn on to hold the fairlead. |
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Post by xdgedgex on Dec 5, 2005 23:08:06 GMT -3
i think i might get it, mine as well, seems like a real good deal, plus free shipping. if anyone sees a decent winch under $400 onsale anywhere let me know, but for now i think i might order this soon.
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Post by bluerocket on Dec 6, 2005 1:11:57 GMT -3
I dont think you will find another name brand winch in the sub 400$ range. Milemarker may be slow, however they have a name to keep up to in quality. I would go for the milemarker if your looking for a budget winch.
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Post by xdgedgex on Dec 6, 2005 22:55:22 GMT -3
well the mile marker ends up being $389 + $39 crating fee, with a hawse fair lead.....
so i might end up going with the Superwinch EPI 9000 for $600 from Dominics. comes with a roller fairlead and a pulley and an extra 25 feet of cable. I think its worth it for the little more $.
Anyone have experience with Superwinch??
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Post by jeepgod on Dec 7, 2005 7:56:36 GMT -3
i run the superwinch x9. very happy with it. 8 yrs old now and no problems yet. again not the fastest but faster than a milmarker.
the new winch's from superwinch are better than the one i have.
the good thing about superwinch is that they are made in america, Ct in fact. and they rate there winchs' at a safe pull and line load. in other words they say it is a 9000 winch it won't stall until 11,900. i got to go on a tour of there factory like 3 yrs ago and i learned alot about them.
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