My Review of XRC10 Winch by Smittybilt for Jeep

Originally submitted at 4 Wheel Drive Hardware

Rated Line Pull: = 10000 lbs.;Voltage: =12V;Motor: =5.5 HP Series Wound Motor;Remote Control: = 12 Ft. Lead;3 Stage planetary gear system;218:1 gear ratio;Comes with a automatic load-holding brake

XRC10 Winch by Smittybilt for Jeep

Heavy on the Pull & Light on the Wallet!

By Wayne from Anchorage, AL on 10/18/2012

 

5out of 5

Pros: Improves Performance, Can Withstand Use, Versatile

Cons: Can~~~apos~~~t Pull Teeth With Thi

Best Uses: RV, Truck

Describe Yourself: Truck Enthusiast

I'd recommend this winch any way.

(legalese)

My Review of XRC8 Winch by Smittybilt for Jeep

Originally submitted at 4 Wheel Drive Hardware

Rated Line Pull: 8000Lbs (3630kgs) single-line;Motor: 5.5hp Series Wound;Control: Remote Switch, 12' (3.7m) lead;Gear Train: 3-Stage Planetary;Gear Ratio: 172.8:1;Clutch: Rotating Ring Gear;Brake: Automatic In-The-Drum;Drum Size: Diameter 2.5 (63.5mm) Length8.75 (222mm);Wire Rope: 94' 5/16 Diameter...

XRC8 Winch by Smittybilt for Jeep

By from on 10/18/2012

 

out of 5

(legalese)

What A Winch | Winch Video Favorites

    Smittybilt winches are made to be for vehicle recovery but there is nothing stopping you from being creative.  My favorite Smittybilt winch videos include ones in which the winch is being used for "off-label" purposes.

Kids are bored?  Use your Smittybilt Winch to make a zipline!

Roll With Me Baby

     When you are on an off-road adventure, the last thing you want is for one of your passengers to fall out of the Jeep. I mean, it happens, but it is definitely the worse case scenario.

Which is why prepared off-road adventurers have a host of Smittybilt gear roll bar accessories.
The first of which would be the Smittybilt roll bar grab handles for the passengers to grab onto for safety during bumpy rides. But grab handles (which probably would not have helped the guy in the video, though some nerf bars might have helped him jump out of the rolling Jeep with just that much more flare) are just the beginning of what Smittybilt offers to keep various items from sailing across the floor boards and out of your vehicle while you are having fun on your bumpy run.

Bumper To Bumper

What's great about Smittybilt bumpers is their ease of installation.  Even a kid can do it, literally:

The Smittybilt bumper was designed with features that make it an appropriate project for D.I.Y. installation. 

Get Out Of Your Rut - Smittybilt XRC8 Winch

     There are a lot of features one could list to say what a quality winch the Smittybilt XRC8 is. The best thing is to demonstrate how well it works.  I love the part where Mom tells Son and Daughter to stand behind her as Dad's XRC8 sends chunks of tree stump flying towards the camera.

How Smittybilt Bumpers and Seat Covers Can Transform Your Truck

Talk about a win-win situation: when you invest in certain parts for your Off-Highway-Vehicle, you make your truck look better while increasing its protection. There are a number of ways you can accomplish this, however, few ways are as dramatic as installing Smittybilt bumpers to your Jeep, truck, or SUV.
Not familiar with custom off-road vehicle bumpers? Many drivers have found these parts to provide tremendous advantages for your truck, especially if you are using them for both recreational off-road riding and work.