Anyone having experience with Chicago Winch from Harbor Freight

Looking to see if they were easy enough to install, and how they are working. I'm looking at using one mostly for my snow plow, but the occasional elk lifting would be likely. Doubt I'd be pulling myself out in my lifetime as I don't drive in mud for the most part. The plowing will be just at my home most likely.

Carter

May work for very light duty, but you generally get wht you pay for. Most of the harbor frieght powered tools are lower quality and less power. I had a come along from there which brock the welds on the wire drum while under tension and way less than the rated limit, i almost lost a leg as it went flying past me.

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Factory UTV Skids & A-Arms, UMP Filter
J-Strong Roof, Stereo & 4" HIDs
ITP SS212, 26" Bighorns,WARN Winch
Trinity Stage 4 pipe & Trinity fuel control, Dirty Dawg Clutch
Afco MT1 shocks (with progressive springs) They're Awesome

1 Limey in a world of Yanks

Thanks! Any suggestions for best bang for the buck in winches then?

Carter

don't wast your $$$$$$!!!!!!!

i've done it and they will NOT last!!!!

i hear alot of people using viper and had good luck!!

me-- i went with warren!!!

I picked up a very lightly used warn winch of a forum member for $100. Just be patient and look often or get a viper.

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Factory UTV Skids & A-Arms, UMP Filter
J-Strong Roof, Stereo & 4" HIDs
ITP SS212, 26" Bighorns,WARN Winch
Trinity Stage 4 pipe & Trinity fuel control, Dirty Dawg Clutch
Afco MT1 shocks (with progressive springs) They're Awesome

1 Limey in a world of Yanks

Just installed the 3000# Viper, Very nice!

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2008 LE Red HID lights
Vent Racing Rear cage, Seat and Soft top
DFR Harnesses up front DJ Harnesses in the Rear
+5 Long Travel kit and S-Shocks and S-Flares
Viper 3000# Winch

X2

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life is good

I just got the Promark 3000 XTR came with mount and synthetic line. Lifted my RZR with it to install the skids. I like it. Under $200

X-3

viper 3500 i have 2 work good !~

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change that air filter !
http://www.rzrforums.net/general-rzr...r-box-yet.html

I got a warn xt30 from Gander Moutain. I was suprised that they had the best price I could find

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Excellent suggestions, as expected on this great site!
Thanks guys!
Carter

i've never heard of viper but the prices seem super reasonable (cheap!!) these winches hold up nicely compared to warn?

also, anyone have any experience with the winch(s) that are offered with the RZR? there are two options on the site when i build the machine and one is 449 and 649 (i believe)... what makes these so special or is it just a mark up from the factory?

great thread BTW

buy a warn

I have a Viper Waterproof 4500lbs... no problems what so ever. And if u do, they have good customer service IF you ever need parts.