WARN PP 9500 vs 12000 and where to buy?

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FeltsYouUp

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I'm looking to start doing some work to my jeep soon, all stock now, and one of the first mods I'm looking for is a good winch. I know the PowerPlant is an expensive option, but seeing as I don't already have an air system on my jeep, I figure it's not that bad in the end. With that being said, those of you who run the PP, do you see any reason why I would need a 12000 over the 9500? I have a four door, and I know I don't need that much capacity for myself, but I was wondering if it would come in handy in situations where say a friend has burried his full size truck in a mud hole.

From quadratech, the 12000 is $100 more. Right now they have a rebate for a basic WARN recovery kit, so I was thinking about ordering one soon. Have any of you had issues with quadratec, or know other vendors that might have a better deal on the PP? Thanks all!


P.S. - Bumpers and rock rails will be going on at the same time, soon to be followed by lift and tires.
 
A rule of thumb is your JK's weight x2, but here's what a 9500 can do for you on a JK weighing north of 6,000lbs.
 
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I'll have to watch the video when I get off work, and yeah I was kinda thinking the same thing. I might not need the extra capacity, but for another $100 it doesn't seem like a terrible idea. I'm also counting on this winch lasting a LONG time!
 
I have the PowerPlant HD. It wasn't necessary, but I was looking for a used one and the hd was the nicest I could find. Looks and functions like new and only cost me $1k. Saved $750!!! Check Craigslist in your area, you might get lucky too.
 
Prime8 said:
I have the PowerPlant HD. It wasn't necessary, but I was looking for a used one and the hd was the nicest I could find. Looks and functions like new and only cost me $1k. Saved $750!!! Check Craigslist in your area, you might get lucky too.
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Thanks Prime8, I did do a search in my city, but I'll look again in the surrounding area before I buy new. I have no issue buying a used winch if the owner can show me that it still works well.
 
There is one in the San Diego Craigslist I believe that is only $1k. Don't remember if it was San Diego or another SoCal location but you could check it out.
 
FeltsYouUp said:
Thanks Prime8, I did do a search in my city, but I'll look again in the surrounding area before I buy new. I have no issue buying a used winch if the owner can show me that it still works well.
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I just bought one like 2 weeks ago from Craigslist for 1k the 9.5k pp the guy never used the winch and used the air compressor 2x it was a steal it looked brand new be patient brotha their out there
 
It's a $100 difference. I have the 12000 and it's better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it. Just sayin
 
YKPizzaGuy said:
It's a $100 difference. I have the 12000 and it's better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it. Just sayin
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If I pick one up brand new then I'll probably go for a 12k, but if I can find a good used deal then I'll save the dough and take whichever I find.
 
9500 is all you need. I run one on both of my 4-door JK's and have used them extensively without any trouble. I should note that my white JK weighs close to 7,000 lbs. too. Here is a clip of Cindy using it to work her way up a hard line out of Carnage Canyon BV. BTW, we used the money we saved to help buy a synthetic line.


Here's a video that shows us using our 9500 to right side up a flopped 4-door...


If you need more pulling power, use a snatch block.
 
There both great. I had a good run the night before playing poker with my buddy's so the upgrade to the 12000 was technically free ;) ;)
 
I did think about the snatch block thing. I know the rebate going on right now includes a WARN snatch block. Thanks for all the info everyone! I'm just trying to decide what to order first...this could easily get out of hand! :eek:
 
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