Resqnu
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Hey guys,
I'm looking to purchase a winch for my 2017 JKUR HR. I plan to keep the stock HR bumpers. I have read reviews and threads on this forum, but having trouble pulling the trigger. I will only need a winch for easy to medium off-roading and learning about off-road winching techniques. Not looking to do any "tough stuff" where I would risk damaging my HR just yet..lol. This is my DD and primary vehicle. I was originally looking to purchase a Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500sr.
After lots of reading and a few discussions, I am leaning towards a Warn winch. Currently the Warn Zeon 10s is at the top of my list, but I’m open for discussion on all Warn winches. Why my change in thinking you may ask. Most of my wheeling will be in NC (UWharrie and Ridgeland area). I feel with the use the winch might see here, the less expensive winches would be adequate. I would mostly be with a friend and if not the trails get a lot of traffic. I am planning to make a few trips out west to explore the Colorado/Moab region in my JKUR with my family. Having the family with me exploring the CO area trails, possibly off-roading alone and being a long distance from civilization, I feel the need to go with a more premium winch brand. IMO, for these situations, I feel the winch becomes a more important safety tool, and feel safety should always be taken seriously. I also feel that once the new wears off my JKUR, then I will be looking for tougher trails and I build my jeep up even more for the harder trails. So the winch would be used even more. While discussing these concerns with my wife, she said it was a “non decision” go with the Warn. LOL…that was easy!!
I’ve been on a large Fire Dept for over 28 years and have used a winch plenty of times on our Heavy Rescue trucks. I personally can’t say I’ve had a bad experience with any winch, but I have only used warns. With that said, I’ve never used a winch off-roading and had to depend on a winch to safely return home from being out away from anything or anyone. I’m not knocking any brand or winch, but have read some of the cheaper winching not working when needed. I’m sure a few warns had had the same issues, but haven’t heard of them. Our Warns have always worked and from reading lots of others with the same success, I have made the decision to go warn.
What size winch do you guys recommend for off-roading the Colorado/Moab region with a JKUR HR? Current set up is Mopar 2” lift, 35” Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Hard Top and a few accessories. I will do mostly easy to medium trails. Heading on those trips for the incredible views and exploring with the family. I don’t plan on anything hard core or mudding, but know some mud comes with the territory.
Would like to hear true experiences on the Warns: Zeons, VR gen2s, and the M8000-s
I'm looking to purchase a winch for my 2017 JKUR HR. I plan to keep the stock HR bumpers. I have read reviews and threads on this forum, but having trouble pulling the trigger. I will only need a winch for easy to medium off-roading and learning about off-road winching techniques. Not looking to do any "tough stuff" where I would risk damaging my HR just yet..lol. This is my DD and primary vehicle. I was originally looking to purchase a Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500sr.
After lots of reading and a few discussions, I am leaning towards a Warn winch. Currently the Warn Zeon 10s is at the top of my list, but I’m open for discussion on all Warn winches. Why my change in thinking you may ask. Most of my wheeling will be in NC (UWharrie and Ridgeland area). I feel with the use the winch might see here, the less expensive winches would be adequate. I would mostly be with a friend and if not the trails get a lot of traffic. I am planning to make a few trips out west to explore the Colorado/Moab region in my JKUR with my family. Having the family with me exploring the CO area trails, possibly off-roading alone and being a long distance from civilization, I feel the need to go with a more premium winch brand. IMO, for these situations, I feel the winch becomes a more important safety tool, and feel safety should always be taken seriously. I also feel that once the new wears off my JKUR, then I will be looking for tougher trails and I build my jeep up even more for the harder trails. So the winch would be used even more. While discussing these concerns with my wife, she said it was a “non decision” go with the Warn. LOL…that was easy!!
I’ve been on a large Fire Dept for over 28 years and have used a winch plenty of times on our Heavy Rescue trucks. I personally can’t say I’ve had a bad experience with any winch, but I have only used warns. With that said, I’ve never used a winch off-roading and had to depend on a winch to safely return home from being out away from anything or anyone. I’m not knocking any brand or winch, but have read some of the cheaper winching not working when needed. I’m sure a few warns had had the same issues, but haven’t heard of them. Our Warns have always worked and from reading lots of others with the same success, I have made the decision to go warn.
What size winch do you guys recommend for off-roading the Colorado/Moab region with a JKUR HR? Current set up is Mopar 2” lift, 35” Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Hard Top and a few accessories. I will do mostly easy to medium trails. Heading on those trips for the incredible views and exploring with the family. I don’t plan on anything hard core or mudding, but know some mud comes with the territory.
Would like to hear true experiences on the Warns: Zeons, VR gen2s, and the M8000-s
