Looking for winch

Ok, so I have some loose change to spend. I weighted my options and winch seems most practical/most useful for the circumstances that may come.

I want to mount the winch in the front lower "grill" area.

SDHQ has a mounting bracket that will fit a Warn 9.5TI or Warn 9.5XP. I am not really looking to spend 2,000 dollars for a winch and all so I am trying to figure out what other winches will fit.

The dimensions for the Warn 9.5TI: 23.1" L. x 6.3" D. x 10.0" H.
The dimensions for the Warn 9.5XP: 22.7" L. x 6.3" D. x 7.7" H.

These two dimensions differ ever so slightly, so finding something that will fit the L and D is the main objective. The height does not matter because the bracket does not account for this.

My Options:
Smittybilt XRC12: 21.15 in. x 6.3 in. x 8.6 in. (might be a bit too short in L)
Recon 10: (LxWxH) 21.75” x 6.3” x 8.6” (a bit better on the size of L)
Smittybilt XRC10 Comp Series: (LxWxH): 21.15" x 6.3" x 8.6
9K Value Series Winch by Tabor (Warn): 22.7 in. x 6.3 in. x 7.7 in.
Rugged Ridge 10k lb: 21.15 in. x 6.3 in. x 8.6 in


Thoughts?

I emailed SDHQ and Wicked to see what winches they know of that will fit their mounting bracket.

Loose change? Adjust your shox, perv.

swoop1156 said:

Loose change? Adjust your shox, perv.

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Im getting there!!!

Im coming down there Wednesday but I am flying. Not gonna have my car. ****.

I will have an LR3 though, not sure if that could keep up with the new Raptor.

LR3? I know some good off-road spots around here...

A Land Rover LR3. Not exactly an off road vehicle

So, it's just a Rover, then.

swoop1156 said:

So, it's just a Rover, then.

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Basically. Its got 4x4, locking diff and off road mode that raises it. Some cool features but a mom car yes.

Sounds like a rumble is in the works... Pics or it didn't happen.

after reading some really good reviews on the 10,500 lb recon winch on some jeep forums i plunked down $429.00 for the winch with 88 feet of synthetic line and wireless remote. it has a 3 year warranty to boot. paid a bit more and got a cover , tree saver and snatch strap added. mine was instaled last week in my ADD Stealth winch bumper. from what i read it draws less amps than comparable Superwinch and Warn.

justthebest said:

Sounds like a rumble is in the works... Pics or it didn't happen.

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What does that mean??