Anyone see a champion winch around

[Bnine]

I dont forget how much a good winch cost. I recommend them for a reason.

A winch is not worth doing if you arent going to do it right.

If you have the need for a winch, then spending the extra money for a reliable one that will last should not be an issue.

If you think you dont need a good winch, then you likely dont need one at all. By a pair of come alongs and save yourself tons of money.

If the winch is just for looks and you dont wheel. Buy a lunch box, glue it to your frame, and tie a warn bag on top of it.

What most people trying to save a buck tend forget is that the people making recommendations have a considerable amount of experience with components they are for and against. Thus making their recommendations for a reason.

[01sahara]

If your looking for a good winch then Warn has the best reputation in the club hands down.  However, there are several of us around  using the Super Winch 9500 and have had good luck with them. They are not as much $ as most of the Warns but considerably more then the Champion. When I got my winch it came with 150' cable nad a snatch block included.  With a good winch you will need to budget for a separate winch plate as well. Bill is correct if you are going to wheel lots then a good winch is a very good investment. I have beat on the Supper Winch for almost two years and have had good luck with it.  Just my opinion and another option for you to consider.

Blair

[Rookie]

I have beat on the Supper Winch for almost two years

Blair

If you keep beating on the Supper , you won't get any

[jpthing]

I'd bet costco has a new improved model soon...they did the same thing with the quad winch...delisted it, sold out, then brought in a new and better model for cheaper...we can hope!

My experience with these winches has been very positive.

so yes, it's  official.

costco has delisted the 9500 lb winch.

they will be releasing a champion 10,000 lb winch in march for $400

item # is 151552

i will let you know what i think when i get my grubby paws on 1!


i should mention, 90% of the problems i have seen with the cheap winches were just bad connections. it's a good idea to ttighten, clean and protect the connections for reliability.

if you're stuck and your winch won't work it's probably mud, oxidization, etc...loosening, wiggling, tigtening connections has never failed me.

ya gotta love a winch you can exchange for a new one because the cable is frayed!!