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Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by Gabassman, Aug 13, 2013.

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  1. Aug 14, 2013 at 9:21 AM
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    The M8000 is the best winch for the money that I have seen. Premium Series Winch, that has been proven over and over. And I can offer them for $645.00 with Steel Line.
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  2. Aug 14, 2013 at 9:21 AM
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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    Haven't had to use it yet.
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2013 at 10:17 AM
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    wish i had the funds right now. Just found warn m8000 on ebay brand new buy it now free shipping for $471
     
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  4. Aug 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM
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    Dang, that is a great deal!!
     
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  5. Aug 14, 2013 at 10:25 AM
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    yea really.
     
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  6. Aug 14, 2013 at 6:00 PM
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    After doing many hours of reading and searching online ive made my decision and when the time comes im going to get the best affordable winch i can get the warn M8000. They are readily available for $500 and less if you willing to do some shopping around. And plus this is a tool not something to look at and i want to invest in something that i know will work for years to come.

    Thank you for all of your comments now just need to find a source of more steady income.
     
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  7. Aug 14, 2013 at 6:06 PM
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    That's a steal! I bought mine off Amazon when they had the $80 rebate so it was $579 shipped

    Remote mounted the solenoid and did in cab control
     
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  8. Aug 14, 2013 at 6:09 PM
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    Yea i know it. wish i could get it at that price now but gotta wait till i got the funds. unless someone whats to donate it to the cause JK
     
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  9. Aug 14, 2013 at 6:14 PM
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    Lemme know when you get it if you need help remote mounting the solenoid and wiring controls :beer:
     
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  10. Aug 14, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    Thanks will do. be leaving the solenoid on it since its going to be on a removable hitch mount but i would be very interested in in cab controls.
     
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  11. Aug 14, 2013 at 6:27 PM
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    This is how I did the switches

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  12. Aug 14, 2013 at 7:13 PM
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    Excuse my ignorance but why us there need fur two switches don't you just need one fur in and out?
     
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  13. Aug 14, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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    Well you really don't need the power switch, but then you could actuate the winch with the push of just the in/out switch. Its just an extra safety feature.
     
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  14. Aug 15, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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    That makes since it doesn't hurt. I would hate to it the out switch going down the road.
     
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  15. Aug 21, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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    I just went through that whole process. After researching all the winches I decided on a Harbor Freight Badland winch believe it or not. I built a hidden winch mount and installed the new 12000 lbs winch with wireless remote and a 2 yr replacement warranty for $400.00. I have used it 4 times already and it works great.
     
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  16. Aug 21, 2013 at 1:20 PM
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    Hitting the out wouldn't do much, it would just unwind wherever the winch is located. If you accidentally hit 'in' though, it can and will cave in your bumper but just driving around the lever should be placed in neutral so hitting the button does nothing.
     
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  17. Aug 21, 2013 at 1:21 PM
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    I got the same winch. Glad to hear it's worked well for you.

    From what I've read, the wireless remote will work with other brands of winches too.

    I'm not the most experienced with winches, but it seems to me that the wireless remote solves all the problems associated with where to locate the controls...

    Control the winch from wherever you want!
     
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  18. Aug 21, 2013 at 1:26 PM
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    I does but it has one small setback and that is that when you release the button on the wireless remote the winch will continue to run for a second or two.
     
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  19. Aug 21, 2013 at 1:26 PM
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    M8000 is your best bet.

    Very reliable and time tested.
     
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  20. Aug 21, 2013 at 1:29 PM
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    Thanks I feel it's my best bet. I'm spending that kind if money I want something to last for years to come.
     
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