[lucky644]

I just bought a 420, it hasn't even arrived yet but I'm looking into winches. I was looking at the warn 2500lb and the gorilla 2500lb.

Any opinions? I know Warn is 'the' winch to get but they're quite pricey. I'm certain there are nice winches out there that are more affordable.

I was also considering Viper and for a budget winch, Champion.

 

[lucky644]

QUOTE ("07 Foreman":398326c4)

I have a warn RT25 on my foreman and I love it, but they are kinda expensive.

Really expensive here in Canada.

Costs $700 locally to get a 25 installed...that's why I'm looking for other options.

The Gorilla looks pretty good.

 

[lucky644]

QUOTE ("putang59":1lk70uxt)

Keep an eye on ebay for warn winches. a 2500 will be lots and you can get it delivered for about 300 - 400. When you get it shipped make sure it is USPS because UPS will gouge you on the brokerage fees. I get most of my aftermarket things from the states because it seems that all the local, guys are well above anywhere else I can find.

What shipping is expected for one? I looked up some and saw anywhere from $75-$150 in shipping costs, tacked onto the $249 price tag for the TR25...

 

[lucky644]

QUOTE ("wlvrn":2f3fbvm7)

heres mine. i have the gorilla installed
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=7287685

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=7287686

heres the mounting plate
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2008-HONDA-420-RANCHER-WINCH-MOUNT-100705_W0QQitemZ170178291406QQihZ007QQcategoryZ43984QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmd" target="_blank"><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2008-H...WDVWQQrdZ1QQcmd" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2008-H...WDVWQQrdZ1QQcmd</a>
ZViewItem://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007...QQcmd
ZViewItem</a>

How is it? Which gorilla package did you get?

Recommended?

 

[lucky644]

QUOTE ("wlvrn":3522vqvv)

its the 2500lbs one. yes i would recomend it. the ebay seller is outdoor2you and he is a very good guy. resonds very fast and the product is always as explained. i got the winch and mounting plate from him in seperate auctions, cos when i got mine the plate was not out yet, and after i got them he walked me through installing it. i have not had a problem with mine and its been under water, packed with snow, worked very hard and it still works great.

hope this helped

I tried to buy from that seller, but he absolutely refused to send to Canada....so I had to get a friend in Ohio to buy it for me.

I also bought the mount you linked to.

 

[lucky644]

QUOTE ("wlvrn":9of8o4qv)

thats odd. well hope you enjoy it

I ended up with a foreman 500 instead so I had to change my mount order, I hope it still works.