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PollWinch: Rebuild or New
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Rebuild Warn XD9000 (unknown cost)Braingears0 Votes - [0%]
Smittybilt XRC 9500 lb ($280)Braingears1 Votes - [33.33%]
Smittybilt H2O 10000 lb ($360)Braingears0 Votes - [0%]
Smittybilt H2O 12000 lb ($450)Braingears1 Votes - [33.33%]
Smittybilt H2O 12000 lb w/Synthetic ($550)Braingears1 Votes - [33.33%]
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Posted 10/2/2017 12:20 AM
Braingears
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Winch: Rebuild or New

My G320 came with a Europa installed winch package utilizing a fully integrated Warn XD9000 winch with the solenoid kit installed inside of the wheel well (completely out-of-site). I killed my Warn XD9000 several years ago. It's been under water too many times. The motor is unresponsive (when manually connecting the battery to the winch on both directions). I'm pretty sure the solenoid pack has bad solenoids, and will have to be rebuilt as well. My winch is 20 years old and technology has improved, although the Warn winches have a proven track record and are capable of being rebuilt. I am considering the Smittybilt X2O 10000/12000 which is a waterproof winch with wireless controller. They can be purchased new for less than $400-$500 with lifetime mechanical and 3 year electrical warranty. Let me know what you think. If there is another I should consider, please add it.

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Posted 10/2/2017 7:07 AM
bram_r
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Re: Winch: Rebuild or New

I think when the Smittybilt fits just as good as the Warn, you can better buy this new and stronger winch, instead of rebuildibg the Warn.
For $ 400-500,- you won't save that much money buying new Warn parts and rebuilding it.
And you'll be getting a stronger winch in return.
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Posted 10/2/2017 4:34 PM
koly
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RE: Winch: Rebuild or New

I don't know too much about Smittybilt, but a 12000lb winch with synthetic rope for $550 seems decent.

I've had good luck with Superwinch - you can get their Tiger Shark 11,500 SR with synthetic rope for $450.

Regardless of what you choose, I prefer the synthetic rope - so much easier to use in all aspects.
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Posted 10/2/2017 6:33 PM
Otiswesty
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RE: Winch: Rebuild or New

I have a Superwinch.
I sold my inop Europa Warn winch with the steel cable and solenoid pack for $100 at a swap meet for parts.

I reused the inner fender solenoid wiring for a cut off switch to a new bumper mounted power outlet.



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Posted 10/20/2017 3:06 AM
Braingears
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Smittybilt H2O 10K

I purchased the Smittybilt H2O 10K for $361 + tax (because it was shipped from my home state of Florida). It was a very tight fit, and I had to remove the front grill to fit it inside of the bumper and wire it up. I was able to use the existing cables from my original WARN winch. There is no way that the winch will fit with the solenoid box on top (with the bull bars), so I plan on placing new solenoid box under the wheel well where the original one was. This unit has both wired and wireless RF controller. I will be rewiring the wireless on/off switch inside of the cabin, and migrating the manual plug to the front bumper like the original WARN switch. I am waiting on the extended cables and switches before I remove the tire and wire in the solenoid pack.

Although the entire winch and solenoid pack is supposed to be waterproof, the solenoid box itself is not sealed. Thus I don't feel bad migrating the plug and switch...

I would like to use the G-Wagon switch - http://www.fourbyfourclub.com/W460ElectricalParts/W460SwitchWinch.htm

 

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Posted 10/20/2017 3:26 PM
bram_r
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RE: Smittybilt H2O 10K

Braingears - 10/20/2017 9:06 AM

I would like to use the G-Wagon switch - http://www.fourbyfourclub.com/W460ElectricalParts/W460SwitchWinch.htm

 



For more info on dash switch PN's, wiring and switch lighting, see here:

http://pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=10991&posts=...

Read the topic for info on switch disassembly.
And be carefull not to loose the small balls and springs

gr. Bram
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Posted 1/13/2021 12:49 AM
imjustdave
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RE: Winch: Rebuild or New

Braingears - 10/1/2017 9:20 PM

My G320 came with a Europa installed winch package utilizing a fully integrated Warn XD9000 winch with the solenoid kit installed inside of the wheel well (completely out-of-site). I killed my Warn XD9000 several years ago. It's been under water too many times. The motor is unresponsive (when manually connecting the battery to the winch on both directions). I'm pretty sure the solenoid pack has bad solenoids, and will have to be rebuilt as well. My winch is 20 years old and technology has improved, although the Warn winches have a proven track record and are capable of being rebuilt. I am considering the Smittybilt X2O 10000/12000 which is a waterproof winch with wireless controller. They can be purchased new for less than $400-$500 with lifetime mechanical and 3 year electrical warranty. Let me know what you think. If there is another I should consider, please add it.



So which way did you decided to go?

Friends smitty built just blew up after 15 years in service. New warn 10k was brought it to replace it.
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