Warn Tabor line to be discontinued.

[R_Lefebvre]

Just found out from an industry insider that the Warn Tabor line is discontinued. All that's left is what's on shelves now. Get 'em while you can.

[WJinTRSC]

Any idea why?? Will it be replaced? I was seriously considering a Tabor 9K, but as a student, I'm wating til this summer to make a move.

[chet]

thats a bummer I have the 9k and its seems to work great. a def. step up over the costco champion crap I had on it!

[mountainpete]

I'll be honest, but I don't see this as a big loss... Better low cost alternatives are available such as: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...n-winches.html

Pete

[R_Lefebvre]

Yeah, I'm looking at those myself. I'm not sure what I'll do yet. That guy is close to where I live and I could just pick it up. It certainly looks to be nicely made. Anybody here have any experience with them?

I'm torn between saving a lot of money yet still getting something that looks great. Or getting the old standard, possibly overpriced, but made in America product.

[MuddyMudskipper]

I'll be honest, but I don't see this as a big loss... Better low cost alternatives are available such as: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...n-winches.html

Pete

Those Titans look pretty good, but that link has brought up a question I've had in my mind for some time. Does the Albright solenoid replace all four solenoids found in a winch control box (like the M8000). How does the retrofit/replacement work and what does it entail?

[MuddyMudskipper]

Yeah, I'm looking at those myself. I'm not sure what I'll do yet. That guy is close to where I live and I could just pick it up. It certainly looks to be nicely made. Anybody here have any experience with them?

I'm torn between saving a lot of money yet still getting something that looks great. Or getting the old standard, possibly overpriced, but made in America product.

I think take up speed and customer support are what I would consider when buying a winch. I've witnessed a slow winch a couple of times and it is terribly unremarkable. A come along would have been faster. If the take up speed is good, having the guy so near where you live could be a huge advantage.

[toyrunner95]

when i bought my sinch, it was a question of dependability, warn has been in the game the longest and they make a great product. still un easy about their compressors but that another thread. i ahve a warm x8ki, it has been discontinued but it is a great little winch. i dont know why every one is so hopping for the 9k, its like a standard, even for little tjs, a tj really only needs about a 6k, but the extra help is nice.

my litte 8k pulls my toyota just fine, its about a 2k truck so i have more than enough juice. as for LC and LR you may need a 9k but make sure you get the right stuff. i dont want to be in the middle of nowhere and have my winch crap out.

[R_Lefebvre]

I think the 9000lbers are standard now because some of the crappy 9000# winches only pull like 4000lbs on the last wrap. So you need a big winch for a little truck.

The M8000 however, darn thing pulls 6500lbs on the last wrap. That's I think more than the 10000lb Titan, IIRC.

It's a tough decision. The M8000 is a nice winch for a nice price. The only thing really holding me up on it is it's not very water resistant. You don't really get seals on the Warns until you get up into $1000+ territory.

[madizell]

My first read on the Titan is positive. Speed, power, and electrical consumption are on a par with the best. If the metalurgy is adequate and the motor quality is there, the price is definitely attractive. I just bought an M8000 or I would consider the 10,000 Titan.

You have to like a guy who is willing to put his name on the line. Support over the next 5 years will tell the rest of the story.