Locker or Winch

Quick question, which is the better choice a winch or ARB locker . I am only able to get one since I am also needing new tires

Thanks in advance

 

Locker, locker, locker. Buy me one too

 

There are benefits to both but, I'd say you will probably get more use out of the locker. I'd go locker first.

 

Locker and a set of Maxx Trax. Then you can't be stopped.

 

Winch first so you can self recover Then a locker so you seldom get stuck

 

Winch to get you out of the places your lockers get you in to but can't get back out of again

 

Red Demon. Check out YouTube on how to use your Hi-Lift jack as a winch.

 

Good point. A high lift can get you out of a lot of situations. You can winch with it. Jack your truck up off of an obstruction and then push it over to set yourself in a new line... Very helpful tool to have.

 

Spoken wisely. Sounds like voice of experience.

 

Get the locker first. And never make the mistake of wheeling solo. Your buddy can typically pull you out.

 

Ahh but with the winch you can wheel solo

 

As long as you get stuck near something to winch from. No matter which way you go, you have to be smart about it. If you bury your truck in the mud in the middle of a field, a winch won't do much for you. Regardless of which way he goes, it's about being smart enough to know the capabilities of your rig/situation. (for the record I have a winch and LSD. No locker)

 

That why I will get a land anchor

 

Thanks to all for the responses so far! !!!!

 

I had a winch before a locker. Sold the winch and haven't missed it. Love the locker.

That's way I paid the money for OEM rear locker on this truck. Hind site, I would have got the basic 4x and got ARB front and rear. Next truck I suppose.

 

If you went winch how would you install it? Do you have the bumpers or would you need the insert.
What type of budget did you want to spend on the units?
That would be the deciding factor in my books.

 

I've had both.......Buy the winch first

 

Locker and a hi lift jack. First.
Winch in a cradle, add front receiver, now can winch front or rear. Later.

 

I've had and used both for a few years now. For the type of terrain I travel the winch has been far more beneficial. Really does depend on where you travel, you're driving style and who else you go with.
Most importantly, they really are two different tools. Weigh the pros and cons for what fits you best based on your own experience.
My vote: Winch.

 

with the locker you might not need a winch, with a winch you might not need a locker!! Ying and Yang