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CrankyCrawler · « **on:** Jan 28, 2009, 07:43:08 AM »

So this is my first post and I was wondering if anyone has had experience with Gorilla Winches? I have done some searching and have not found many reviews. I will be meeting blackdiamond in Moab in May so I have been thinking about getting a winch before the trip.

http://www.gorillawinches.com/truck-jeep-winches/8000lb-recovery-winches

bigarms23 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 11:51:27 AM »

my brother has one on his fj60 and he never had a problem with it yet he got his 3months ago

CrankyCrawler · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 12:46:42 PM »

It seems like you get quite a bit for the price. Does your brother have the Silver Back Series with the wireless remote or the Midnight Series?

bigarms23 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 01:45:45 PM »

the midnight series

CrankyCrawler · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 04:16:00 PM »

Thanks for the info bigarms23!

Hyena · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 07:14:40 PM »

looks just like the smittybuilt.

blackdiamond · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 07:25:55 PM »

Quote from: Hyena on Jan 28, 2009, 07:14:40 PM

looks just like the smittybuilt.

The Smittybuilt XRC8 and the Gorilla Midnight Series 8,000lb do look similar, but are not identical items. They both have 5.5 hp motors, but the XRC8 has a 172.8: gear ratio and the Gorilla is 235:1.

The XRC10 is also a 5.5 hp motor with a 218:1 gear ratio so the Gorilla rating might be a bit conservative, but I'd expect slow line speeds.

blackdiamond · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 07:27:48 PM »

Quote from: CrankyCrawler on Jan 28, 2009, 07:43:08 AM

I will be meeting blackdiamond in Moab in May so I have been thinking about getting a winch before the trip.

I can't imagine that we'll need a winch on more than one of the trips and I should have us covered with the new Warn M8000. If Zembalayan comes along he has a Warn winch as well.

germ · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 10:22:08 PM »

On the surface, it looks exactly like my old Warn mx8000, which makes me wonder if it's just the motor that is different. Kinda makes one think about just switching out the motor if it burns up, getting a higher HP motor. I'd have to go back and look at Warn's info to see what the real difference is.

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	Author Topic: Gorilla Winch Reviews (Read 3232 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. CrankyCrawler Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: -1 Posts: 30 Member since Dec '08 Gorilla Winch Reviews « on: Jan 28, 2009, 07:43:08 AM » So this is my first post and I was wondering if anyone has had experience with Gorilla Winches? I have done some searching and have not found many reviews. I will be meeting blackdiamond in Moab in May so I have been thinking about getting a winch before the trip. http://www.gorillawinches.com/truck-jeep-winches/8000lb-recovery-winches Logged 1984 Toyota Pickup: Dual Ultimate with 4.7's in rear, R10 FROR Crossmember, FROR Twin Stick, Aussie Front with 4.88's and 30 Spline Longfield's, Rear Detroit with 4.88's, Custom ORS front and rear bumpers, ORS sliders and shock towers, Alcan 4" springs, 35" Cooper Discoverer MT's, Bed bobbed 12", and Soft Top. http://www.offroadsolutions.com/customerprojects.html - Robert's 1984 Pickup http://www.offroadsolutions.com/orsbbq08.html bigarms23 The 2.5K Group Turtle Points: 111 Posts: 2,897 Member since Jun '07 Re: Gorilla Winch Reviews « Reply #1 on: Jan 28, 2009, 11:51:27 AM » my brother has one on his fj60 and he never had a problem with it yet he got his 3months ago Logged 88 4runner 92 cpi duals 37 radial rockers and 4.8 coming soon CrankyCrawler [OP] Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: -1 Posts: 30 Member since Dec '08 Re: Gorilla Winch Reviews « Reply #2 on: Jan 28, 2009, 12:46:42 PM » It seems like you get quite a bit for the price. Does your brother have the Silver Back Series with the wireless remote or the Midnight Series? Logged 1984 Toyota Pickup: Dual Ultimate with 4.7's in rear, R10 FROR Crossmember, FROR Twin Stick, Aussie Front with 4.88's and 30 Spline Longfield's, Rear Detroit with 4.88's, Custom ORS front and rear bumpers, ORS sliders and shock towers, Alcan 4" springs, 35" Cooper Discoverer MT's, Bed bobbed 12", and Soft Top. http://www.offroadsolutions.com/customerprojects.html - Robert's 1984 Pickup http://www.offroadsolutions.com/orsbbq08.html bigarms23 The 2.5K Group Turtle Points: 111 Posts: 2,897 Member since Jun '07 Re: Gorilla Winch Reviews « Reply #3 on: Jan 28, 2009, 01:45:45 PM » the midnight series Logged 88 4runner 92 cpi duals 37 radial rockers and 4.8 coming soon CrankyCrawler [OP] Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: -1 Posts: 30 Member since Dec '08 Re: Gorilla Winch Reviews « Reply #4 on: Jan 28, 2009, 04:16:00 PM » Thanks for the info bigarms23! Logged 1984 Toyota Pickup: Dual Ultimate with 4.7's in rear, R10 FROR Crossmember, FROR Twin Stick, Aussie Front with 4.88's and 30 Spline Longfield's, Rear Detroit with 4.88's, Custom ORS front and rear bumpers, ORS sliders and shock towers, Alcan 4" springs, 35" Cooper Discoverer MT's, Bed bobbed 12", and Soft Top. http://www.offroadsolutions.com/customerprojects.html - Robert's 1984 Pickup http://www.offroadsolutions.com/orsbbq08.html Hyena I'm Legit!!! Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 2401 Posts: 6,715 Member since Feb '04 AKA Baja Brad Re: Gorilla Winch Reviews « Reply #5 on: Jan 28, 2009, 07:14:40 PM » looks just like the smittybuilt. Logged Old truck http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=6533.0 blackdiamond Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1174 Posts: 5,058 Member since Dec '03 Crawlin with Marlin Re: Gorilla Winch Reviews « Reply #6 on: Jan 28, 2009, 07:25:55 PM » Quote from: Hyena on Jan 28, 2009, 07:14:40 PM looks just like the smittybuilt. The Smittybuilt XRC8 and the Gorilla Midnight Series 8,000lb do look similar, but are not identical items. They both have 5.5 hp motors, but the XRC8 has a 172.8: gear ratio and the Gorilla is 235:1. The XRC10 is also a 5.5 hp motor with a 218:1 gear ratio so the Gorilla rating might be a bit conservative, but I'd expect slow line speeds. Logged 1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires. Marlin rear bumper & sliders. FROR front bumper. SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks. Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar. Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs. Moab Tested & Rubicon Approved blackdiamond Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1174 Posts: 5,058 Member since Dec '03 Crawlin with Marlin Re: Gorilla Winch Reviews « Reply #7 on: Jan 28, 2009, 07:27:48 PM » Quote from: CrankyCrawler on Jan 28, 2009, 07:43:08 AM I will be meeting blackdiamond in Moab in May so I have been thinking about getting a winch before the trip. I can't imagine that we'll need a winch on more than one of the trips and I should have us covered with the new Warn M8000. If Zembalayan comes along he has a Warn winch as well. Logged 1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires. Marlin rear bumper & sliders. FROR front bumper. SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks. Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar. Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs. Moab Tested & Rubicon Approved germ Crawler Guru Turtle Points: 349 Posts: 733 Member since Dec '04 Work sucks, I'm goin' wheelin Re: Gorilla Winch Reviews « Reply #8 on: Jan 29, 2009, 10:22:08 PM » On the surface, it looks exactly like my old Warn mx8000, which makes me wonder if it's just the motor that is different. Kinda makes one think about just switching out the motor if it burns up, getting a higher HP motor. I'd have to go back and look at Warn's info to see what the real difference is. Logged * Regardless of what happens, someone will find a way to take it too seriously. * 2% rule: Must be 2% smarter than what your working on. * If you make something even a fool can use, only a fool will use it. * I've been crapping in the woods longer than lil'buddy has been alive!