Is this winch compatible for an ARB bumper?

I found a CSI 8000lb. winch on Craigslist. Will this bolt up to my ARB Bullbar?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/2347154419.html

Thanks

 

Never heard of that brand. I'd get a SuperWinch, Warn or Smitty Built instead of that to be honest.

 

Haha thats what went through my head first

 

Which is the best series of Warn winches? I am also looking at a M8000 Warn winch. The "VR" series are cheaper why is that?

 

Entry level winches.

 

you should be able to find an m8000 online in the 485 range.

 

Yeah I found an M8000 for about $550

 

go with a name brand....trust me. bought a cheap one for my quad..when i needed it....it crapped out...go with a reliable name brand.

 

Which do you think is better for reliability? Warn M8000 or Smittybilt XRC8?

 

M8000, probably...

The XRC8 has proven itself though, it's a pretty solid little winch. I really like mine, just seal up the solenoid.

Don't waste your money on that CL find, get at least the XRC8.

 

Im going to get either this XRC8
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2349497527.html

Or this M8000
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/2347169512.html

They are both fairly close to me; especially the M8000

 

You can get the XRC8 just about anywhere for 299 shipped to your door.

You can get the M8000 on Amazon for 539 shipped to your door. and an $80 mail in rebate.

Save you money on gas and taxes.

 

Oh Wow, gotta love Amazon. Thanks man that is a better deal.
How is the XRC8 working out for you?

 

I've used it plenty this winter and in a couple months I'll have had it for a year. Nothing but good so far, I sealed up the solenoid real well though, I think that's important. I also put some dielectric grease in the contacts where the controller plugs in.

 

Well that sounds good, I'm on the fence about which one to go for. I like the $299 price tag on the XRC8 though...

 

Honestly, I think if I did it over, I'd go with a superwinch EP9 or maybe the Talon 9.5. If money is tight go XRC8, even if it isn't tight it's still a good choice. The M8000 is also a good choice. It's a tough decision! Could always save up and get better.

No load line speeds:
XRC8 37
M8000 42
EP9 44


I'd say the solenoid on the EP9 is better than the xrc8 or warn.

One thing I wish I had was a faster line speed. None of these winches are particularly fast though... Not a big jump between any of them.

I think some of it boils down to how much you're going to use the winch and what for?

The occasional stuck and recovery? XRC8 or M8000. If you're going to be using your winch a lot you may as well invest in something that will perform!

It's not quite apparent how slow they are until you get to see something like the Warn 8274, 9.5ti or the Talon 9.5 in action. (73,62,62 fpm)

Maybe pay the extra 250 or whatever and get

Superwinch 1695200 Talon 9.5, 12 VDC winch, 9500 lb/4309 kg capacity with roller fairlead

http://www.amazon.com/Superwinch-16..._3?ie=UTF8&s=industrial&qid=1303943981&sr=8-3

 

Thanks for the info Max, I appreciate it. I will most likely get the M8000.











or.....XRC8 haha

 

I loved my XRC 8 used it over 100 times with no problems. Lifting & recovery! Save the $$$ You would spend on a Warn & buy 2 XRC8's