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"Maintenance"? In the almost 10 years I've had my WARN, I've never once thought about taking it apart to "maintain" it. But then, I never take my Jeep out of the garage and have never ever used my winch for anything.
 
wayoflife said:
"Maintenance"? In the almost 10 years I've had my WARN, I've never once thought about taking it apart to "maintain" it. But then, I never take my Jeep out of the garage and have never ever used my winch for anything.
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No shit, I've said it a million times but, is that extra couple hundred bucks saved on a cheap ass winch worth your life ?
 
piginajeep said:
No shit, I've said it a million times but, is that extra couple hundred bucks saved on a cheap ass winch worth your life ?
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LOL!!! Images of you falling off that shelf road come to mind right there. Could you imagine if we had pulled line, hooked you up and nothing happened :shock: :crazyeyes:
 
wayoflife said:
LOL!!! Images of you falling off that shelf road come to mind right there. Could you imagine if we had pulled line, hooked you up and nothing happened :shock: :crazyeyes:
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I would be single again!!


Second thought go with the Chinese winch !
 
Now I am being curious, since I have this issue from time to time, is anyone using grease or anything to protect the connector for the remote? I have had some corrosion issue with that...and the cap is always on.
 
On the left and on top, a WARN that has never been maintained in almost 10 years. On the right and being pulled up, a failed ENGO that's only 2 years old.

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hinrichs said:
Now I am being curious, since I have this issue from time to time, is anyone using grease or anything to protect the connector for the remote? I have had some corrosion issue with that...and the cap is always on.
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I don't have this issue but you could put some dielectric grease on it to help it out.
 
“It’s expensive to be cheap”. I had a cheap china shittybilt winch that failed me when I needed it most … Thank God I have pals that helped me out. Just remember when buying a winch that your life can truly depend on your decision. Yes, it’s that important. My Warn PowerPlant is rock solid.
 
OverlanderJK said:
If only I maintained my winch.
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Seriously! :naw: :crazyeyes: :cheesy:

mcpuck said:
“It’s expensive to be cheap”. I had a cheap china shittybilt winch that failed me when I needed it most … Thank God I have pals that helped me out. Just remember when buying a winch that your life can truly depend on your decision. Yes, it’s that important. My Warn PowerPlant is rock solid.
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LOL!! I totally forgot that you used to have a Smittybilt. Yes, it can be pretty damn expensive to be cheap. :yup:
 
How exactly would one maintain a waterproof, maintenance free, sealed box? 🤔 Seems to me you would have warranty issues the second you bust it open.
 
Zeon

Here is a quick and shitty pic of the Zeon 10s installed, I'll post some better ones later. Damn it does look cool though. IMG_3197-1.jpg
 
So I called engo to see what they would say about the shitty waterproof box. I gave them the run down and was told if I can provide proof of purchase, pictures and its within a year they will warranty it. They told me that
If the cover is seated properly and the grommets are there it shouldn't leak. I told them it did leak even with everything there but for some reason still need to prove that it's within warranty and when I bought it.

Moral of the story, buy warn.
 
OverlanderJK said:
So I called engo to see what they would say about the shitty waterproof box. I gave them the run down and was told if I can provide proof of purchase, pictures and its within a year they will warranty it. They told me that
If the cover is seated properly and the grommets are there it shouldn't leak. I told them it did leak even with everything there but for some reason still need to prove that it's within warranty and when I bought it.

Moral of the story, buy warn.
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Wow! Sounds like the warranty is as good as the product. Time for a WARN!
 
OverlanderJK said:
So I called engo to see what they would say about the shitty waterproof box. I gave them the run down and was told if I can provide proof of purchase, pictures and its within a year they will warranty it. They told me that
If the cover is seated properly and the grommets are there it shouldn't leak. I told them it did leak even with everything there but for some reason still need to prove that it's within warranty and when I bought it.

Moral of the story, buy warn.
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So even with proof the warranty is only good for a year? Lame
 
OverlanderJK said:
So I called engo to see what they would say about the shitty waterproof box. I gave them the run down and was told if I can provide proof of purchase, pictures and its within a year they will warranty it. They told me that
If the cover is seated properly and the grommets are there it shouldn't leak. I told them it did leak even with everything there but for some reason still need to prove that it's within warranty and when I bought it.

Moral of the story, buy warn.
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WTF, really??? I mean seriously, how much would it cost these guys to just send you a replacement box? Granted, being that it'd have to come from China, I suppose it can be pretty pricey. :naw:
 
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