New Smittybilt XCR8 winch...what's the deal?

Started by DTB, October 26, 2007, 05:02:00 PM

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October 26, 2007, 05:02:00 PM Last Edit: October 26, 2007, 05:09:44 PM by DirToyBoy
Anyone have one or heard anything about them? They are 284 shipped from winchdepot.com.

I can buy one for the front AND one for the back for the less as a warn..I figure for the price I really cant go wrong



http://www.winchdepot.com/PDT296594.aspx

"The NEW Smittybilt XRC8 8,000lb winch has a hand wound permanent magnetic motor which is the standard for the true off Roader. This is the most reliable motor on the market today. Two Year Limited Warranty, 4.1 hp motor, 3-stage planetary gear system, 265:1 reduction ratio for fast line speed, free spooling, automatic load-holding brake, power in and out and a roller fairlead. A 12 ft illuminated handheld remote control,. Comes with a 5/16" x 92' galvanized aircraft cable with replaceable hook. Mounting bolt pattern: 10" x 4.5", OAL Dim. 21" x 6.22" x 7.283"




good? bad? or dunno?
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DTB

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October 26, 2007, 05:18:19 PM
Interesting I was reading this review http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7111&page=2

someone took one apart and found this.....
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October 26, 2007, 05:22:17 PM
 :shake: SEARCH NEWB!!!  :gap:


http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=37536.0

Coupla reviews, including one from pirate :thumbs:
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#3
October 26, 2007, 05:25:06 PM
Quote from: BLACKDOG on October 26, 2007, 05:22:17 PM
:shake: SEARCH NEWB!!!  :gap:


http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=37536.0

Coupla reviews, including one from pirate :thumbs:
I DID SEARCH!!!! and didnt find nothing...i knew i had seen it on here though!
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Volcom

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April 16, 2008, 09:18:11 PM
Looks like they have changed up the Smittbuilt winch.  In with a series wound motor and out with the Permanent Magentic motor!!!  I believe they have kept the same price.  Here's a thread about it on Pirate

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=590833&page=14&highlight=SMITTYBILT+XRC8

I'm really considering it now!!! The permanent magentic motor and the slowness associated with those types of winches was holding me back on getting one.  Now with a series wound motor, it should be faster and more reliable!!!
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#5
April 17, 2008, 05:57:13 AM
Aye, I  had forgotten about this thread. I have done quite a bit of reading on this winch since I started it. My research shows some quality control issues that concern me so I chose to purchase a new Warn winch. Many of these winches come with loose wires in the solenoid boxes (from what I have read) and I dont really care for the fiber core rope. I have heard that they pull good (no major stalling issues) but slow. For the cost I still think they are acceptable...just not for me
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