Warn Winch: Zeon VS VR series
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The premium Zeon series is manufactured in Oregon with a few foreign parts, the entry level VR series is imported from China and made with 100% Chinese parts.
OP
I’m assuming the Zeon series is their only 10,000lb winch that’s USA made?
I’m also assuming your opinion of the quality of the VR series is pretty low
The vr series is going to be better than your avarage horable freight China winch for sure, but probably not as good as an M or zeon. The zeon I suspect without checking specs will probably have a faster line speed. Unloaded line speed is quite important for off road recovery.
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There must have been a time
when we could have said no.
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There must have been a time
when we could have said no.
I run their 9.5xp which is USA made which is close enough to 10,000 for me. Either is overkill for a TJ but...I’m assuming the Zeon series is their only 10,000lb winch that’s USA made?
I’m also assuming your opinion of the quality of the VR series is pretty low
Warn's VR series is no doubt at the top of Chinese quality. I wouldn't say its quality is low by any measure but even if it was comparable in quality to their winches made in Oregon (which I don't believe it is) and less costly, I'd still buy an Oregon made winch. I'd rather my $$$ go to helping Americans stay employed than the Chinese.
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Starrs
TJ Guru
That's a 7+ year old post from Warn and what Andy said then is no longer the case, Their entire VR line is now entirely imported from China.
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The best bumper ornament is always going to be a 30 year old rebuilt 8274 though
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Starrs
TJ Guru
The truth is...and nobody on here will admit it...75% of the members on this forum rarely use that thing that looks pretty sitting on the bumper. I’ve used mine 3x since I’ve had it and it has performed excellent.The best bumper ornament is always going to be a 30 year old rebuilt 8274 though
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Head Lice
TJ Addict
True, mine has gotten used 2x for recovery and 1x for demonstration in 2 weekends of wheeling this season. (and one of those was guiding a newbie run)
It earns its keep.
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There must have been a time
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Having a winch is a responsibility of all wheelers. Being a smart wheeler is too. Hopefully you don’t have to use it. But if you do, it’s ther, and you or others are not stranded, assuming it is reliable and you know how to use a winch.
One key to a happy winch is to keep it moving. Every month or two, spool out 10ft of line and run it back in. It'll help keep the brushes free in the motor and make sure the grease stays distributed evenly. Also if it gets under water with any regularity plan to tear it down every few years for a good clean up.
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There must have been a time
when we could have said no.
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There must have been a time
when we could have said no.
The best bumper ornament is always going to be a 30 year old rebuilt 8274 though
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There must have been a time
when we could have said no.
im using a 8274 that I had on my 74 cj5 its been used on the rubicon more than anything else its on my 06 now I don't plan on doing the rubicon anymore its there to be used if neededThe best bumper ornament is always going to be a 30 year old rebuilt 8274 though
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There must have been a time
when we could have said no.