Vortex Winch

[Benson]

Has anyone seen or used a Vortex winch that is sold on ebay?

I know Warn is the best. Don't waste your money on anything else. Don't skimp on recovery gear. etc.

I,ve read a bunch of reviews, but no one seems to own one or used one.

[richv30]

I use a chicago 8000 lb. winch . Yeah it's not a Warn but for the money it has never failed yet . I think it depends on you . My winch was on the jeep when I bought it. but like i said it is about 300 dollars cheaper and I am able to spend my money else where on the jeep to improve my rig total off road capabilities.

[Jimmy]

I have been impressed with the Smittybilts that Will and Larry are running. For the price and performance, I don't think you can beat them.

[Diehard]

I've had one, (10,000lb.), sitting in my garage for a while, (like over a year), waiting for a winch bumper from ProtoFab/Kevin.  > When I get it all installed I'll post some info.
I also thought some one here had one, but maybe not.

[Will]

I've seen two of those Chicagos blow, and both said that they had between 10 and 20 light duty pulls on them. I've relentlessly used my $300 Smittybilt and I'm probably getting close to 50 pulls on it. That includes random stuff like pulling down trees in front of the trail  ;D  It is starting to make a little racket, but heck, it's got a 2 year warranty. Anybody know what the warranty on the new ones is?

[richv30]

Well . but still I cant justify spending the money . I have used mine about 25 times pulling tree stumps and still no rattle or even a hint of one.

[Will]

Well . but still I cant justify spending the money . I have used mine about 25 times pulling tree stumps and still no rattle or even a hint of one.

Wasn't bashing the Chicago or anything. Really just trying to back up the Smittybilts cause they're awesome for the price, and I've never seen one break.

[IFSSUX]

my winch is a warn and i have used it at least 10 times in one day... that thing must have well over 500 pulls and only been rebuilt twice.

[Benson]

I've seen two of those Chicagos blow, and both said that they had between 10 and 20 light duty pulls on them. I've relentlessly used my $300 Smittybilt and I'm probably getting close to 50 pulls on it. That includes random stuff like pulling down trees in front of the trail  ;D  It is starting to make a little racket, but heck, it's got a 2 year warranty. Anybody know what the warranty on the new ones is?

I believe it is 3 years, but check on ebay.

[lt99ls1]

I've seen two of those Chicagos blow, and both said that they had between 10 and 20 light duty pulls on them. I've relentlessly used my $300 Smittybilt and I'm probably getting close to 50 pulls on it. That includes random stuff like pulling down trees in front of the trail  ;D  It is starting to make a little racket, but heck, it's got a 2 year warranty. Anybody know what the warranty on the new ones is?

I payed $30 extra and got a lifetime no questions asked warranty on my XRC8.

[lt99ls1]

My Tj is not light either with tons, 40s, tools and spare parts in it and the XRC8 never slowed down during a pull.

[Rowingfish87]

I payed $30 extra and got a lifetime no questions asked warranty on my XRC8.

where did you get your xrc8? 4wp?