Should I get a winch? Please school me on them.

[ShadowsPapa]

9 months
Never been through water other than rain
Started rusting within 2 months
Just keeps getting worse
X-Bull’s customer service has been non existent

2 months is crazy. I figured a lot longer than that.
I don't do chrome plating, only zinc or nickel (or tin/zinc). Not sure how nickel would hold up outside, obviously better than that!

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[Geoarch]

I've done the Hi Lift winch technique in the past on my old F150 that didn't have a winch. Worked well, but I really needed to think it through since the jack was at horizontal instead of vertical. I think a "come-along" would make a good ATV winch in a pinch, but at least mine is only good for 1000lbs or so.

I have a come-along for the rear. Never had to use it on me, but used it on others. Take a looooong time though.

 

[GRDIESEL]

Well I have to agree with @Trauma PA on this one. I have had mine for a year in Michigan and I’m dealing with bad finish quality too. I also have recieved zero response from XBull. I bought direct so went direct for service but got nothing.

 

[Trauma PA]

Well I have to agree with @Trauma PA on this one. I have had mine for a year in Michigan and I’m dealing with bad finish quality too. I also have recieved zero response from XBull. I bought direct so went direct for service but got nothing.

X-Bull’s customer service is non existent. They just don’t care. It’s pretty sad. They don’t ever have a phone number to call. All my correspondence has been through emails and now they just don’t respond anymore. I left a real world review on Amazon so hopefully prospective buyers read my review and look at the pictures before they decide to buy.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Well I have to agree with @Trauma PA on this one. I have had mine for a year in Michigan and I’m dealing with bad finish quality too. I also have recieved zero response from XBull. I bought direct so went direct for service but got nothing.

That's crazy. I've restored 40 and 50 year old bolt and screws that looked better.

 

[Vincent]

Glad I bought a superwinch instead! Feel bad for you guys that really sux!!

 

[rr11]

I have a 2003 F250 with a Ramsey 9500 Patriot winch. Very expensive but 19 years old and still works like new. I have stuck my 250 several times over the years and it's worth every penny when you need it. Just put a Warn VR 10 on my JT and I am happy with it but I have not used it yet. Good looking set up on your Gladiator.

 

[A 2]

Not sure if it’s been said before but I love my winch. Even though I’ve never used it. I like how it makes me feel when I’m driving around the mall. I also like how confident it makes me feel when I’m luggin my off road trailer deep off road on unknown trails. It’s a warn 10s synthetic and I got it open box new on Craigslist for cheap.

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