I used to only buy Warn winches. The last two I had though crapped the bed when I needed them most. On the second one, Warn required me to pay shipping for it back to them for warranty work. I shipped it to them for warranty work and then when I got it back, I sold it. I bought a Smittybilt and it lasted 7 years and never failed and at least twice it was used for hours at a time. I figured if it failed, it's much easier to take it to 4wheel parts and get it taken care of...it never failed so I don't know if that was the case. I've seen more failures with Warns than any other, but maybe people around me just have bad luck?
Thats an honest info, thanks. I'll keep that in mind if I decide to buy oneI used to only buy Warn winches. The last two I had though crapped the bed when I needed them most. On the second one, Warn required me to pay shipping for it back to them for warranty work. I shipped it to them for warranty work and then when I got it back, I sold it. I bought a Smittybilt and it lasted 7 years and never failed and at least twice it was used for hours at a time. I figured if it failed, it's much easier to take it to 4wheel parts and get it taken care of...it never failed so I don't know if that was the case. I've seen more failures with Warns than any other, but maybe people around me just have bad luck?
I used to only buy Warn winches. The last two I had though crapped the bed when I needed them most. On the second one, Warn required me to pay shipping for it back to them for warranty work. I shipped it to them for warranty work and then when I got it back, I sold it. I bought a Smittybilt and it lasted 7 years and never failed and at least twice it was used for hours at a time. I figured if it failed, it's much easier to take it to 4wheel parts and get it taken care of...it never failed so I don't know if that was the case. I've seen more failures with Warns than any other, but maybe people around me just have bad luck?
Which WARN winches did you have? What exactly happened when they crapped out on you? Got any pics?
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Allen B
2018 JLU- Rubicon- Firecracker Red
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The first one I had fail was a 9500XD on my WJ. I was stuck in the mud, hooked the winch to a tree and had pulled myself about 8 feet when there was a metallic pop and the winch started making grinding noises. Warn said a gear failed and broke. I have a photo of it before I sent it back to warn for warranty work.
Second one was a 9500Ti. It would work fine every time I tested it but both times I actually needed it, after about 3 feet of pull, it would go into thermal shutdown. I sent it to warn, they said they fixed it. I got it back and then while out alone I got into some quicksand on the Red River in sw oklahoma. When I attempted to recover myself it pulled for about 15-20 ft then shut off and wouldnt go any farther. It went back to warn and they replaced "a circuit board" and I sold it and bought a Smittybilt.
The first one I had fail was a 9500XD on my WJ. I was stuck in the mud, hooked the winch to a tree and had pulled myself about 8 feet when there was a metallic pop and the winch started making grinding noises. Warn said a gear failed and broke. I have a photo of it before I sent it back to warn for warranty work.
Second one was a 9500Ti. It would work fine every time I tested it but both times I actually needed it, after about 3 feet of pull, it would go into thermal shutdown. I sent it to warn, they said they fixed it. I got it back and then while out alone I got into some quicksand on the Red River in sw oklahoma. When I attempted to recover myself it pulled for about 15-20 ft then shut off and wouldnt go any farther. It went back to warn and they replaced "a circuit board" and I sold it and bought a Smittybilt.
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I bought a Barricade 9500 in December when I first bought my JLUR. I saw all the great reviews on WARN, and do not doubt the product. However I was buying tons of things fast so I could get out and off-road, and I didn't think I needed to spend all that dough on a winch. I bought wheels, tires, bumper, multiple straps, two 30,000lb satch blocks, shackles...blah blah blah. First time out was late December and snow and ice. Ended up having to pull a POS Sequoia up a long grade after he broke CV joint...SUCKED to say the least. Ruined everyones day and used the shit out of the winch. 4dr Sequoia weighs more than my Jeep. I have since used it every other time I have off roaded (13) since December. The winch has worked great. When and if it craps out...I will probably buy a WARN. That being said, there are other good products out there. I do heed all you very experienced Jeepers advice. I don't doubt what you say about WARN.
IMO...decent products fail because of improper use and lack of maintenance. Every time I get home after using winch, I pull it all the way out, hook it to my lawn tractor and pull it up the driveway making sure it winds nice and even. I also keep it in free wheel when not using. I also use it once a month even if in my driveway. I lubricate the cable with WD40 and keep it covered. More than not people don't even read the owners manual. You would be surprised about what you are supposed to do to maintain your products.
I bought a Barricade 9500 in December when I first bought my JLUR. I saw all the great reviews on WARN, and do not doubt the product. However I was buying tons of things fast so I could get out and off-road, and I didn't think I needed to spend all that dough on a winch. I bought wheels, tires, bumper, multiple straps, two 30,000lb satch blocks, shackles...blah blah blah. First time out was late December and snow and ice. Ended up having to pull a POS Sequoia up a long grade after he broke CV joint...SUCKED to say the least. Ruined everyones day and used the shit out of the winch. 4dr Sequoia weighs more than my Jeep. I have since used it every other time I have off roaded (13) since December. The winch has worked great. When and if it craps out...I will probably buy a WARN. That being said, there are other good products out there. I do heed all you very experienced Jeepers advice. I don't doubt what you say about WARN.
IMO...decent products fail because of improper use and lack of maintenance. Every time I get home after using winch, I pull it all the way out, hook it to my lawn tractor and pull it up the driveway making sure it winds nice and even. I also keep it in free wheel when not using. I also use it once a month even if in my driveway. I lubricate the cable with WD40 and keep it covered. More than not people don't even read the owners manual. You would be surprised about what you are supposed to do to maintain your products.
I bought a Barricade 9500 in December when I first bought my JLUR. I saw all the great reviews on WARN, and do not doubt the product. However I was buying tons of things fast so I could get out and off-road, and I didn't think I needed to spend all that dough on a winch. I bought wheels, tires, bumper, multiple straps, two 30,000lb satch blocks, shackles...blah blah blah. First time out was late December and snow and ice. Ended up having to pull a POS Sequoia up a long grade after he broke CV joint...SUCKED to say the least. Ruined everyones day and used the shit out of the winch. 4dr Sequoia weighs more than my Jeep. I have since used it every other time I have off roaded (13) since December. The winch has worked great. When and if it craps out...I will probably buy a WARN. That being said, there are other good products out there. I do heed all you very experienced Jeepers advice. I don't doubt what you say about WARN.
IMO...decent products fail because of improper use and lack of maintenance. Every time I get home after using winch, I pull it all the way out, hook it to my lawn tractor and pull it up the driveway making sure it winds nice and even. I also keep it in free wheel when not using. I also use it once a month even if in my driveway. I lubricate the cable with WD40 and keep it covered. More than not people don't even read the owners manual. You would be surprised about what you are supposed to do to maintain your products.