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Old Jan 1st, 08, 12:39 PM
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Gorilla winch? Worth my $$ or junk?

Figured I'd come here and ask you guys if you know anything about these. Hubby has an 07 Arctic Cat 400 and he's thinking about putting on a winch. I've looked at the Warns but I swear I can't afford that. This is of course in Ebay.... here is what it says about it.

NEWCOMPLETE 3500LB ATV WINCH PACKAGE
THIS AUCTION IS FOR A COMPLETE WINCH PACKAGE INCLUDING THE WINCH AND ALL HARDWARE NEEDED TO MOUNT THE WINCH

Gorilla

3500 - Rated Line Pull

1.2 HP - Motor

Handlebar mounted mini rocker switch - Control

3 Stage Planetary - Geartrain

136 to 1 - Gear ratio

Steel Cam Activated - Clutch

Mechanical and Dynamic - Brake

22 LBS - Weight

7/32” by 50' - Wire Rope

Multi Directional Roller - Fairlead

12 AMP Hour Minimum - Recommended Battery

New..... not rebuilt.....

So what do you guys think? Price is $114.99 + $26.99 shipping

Good feedback on seller.

Opinions please!
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Old Jan 1st, 08, 01:20 PM
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I hear a lot of good things about them. I bought a Viper winch off of Ebay I was not happy with, every time I used it the cable would wrap around the winch and get jammed up. But it looks like the cable may have simply been to stiff, I switched to the synthetic winch line and it worked great this last weekend. I would highly recommend spending the extra $50 for the synthetic line, it's lighter, just as strong and no burrs to cut you up.
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Old Jan 1st, 08, 02:49 PM
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Xtreme, Venom, and Gorilla are all great winches. Well worth your money.
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Old Jan 1st, 08, 06:39 PM
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I would try to get a 2500 or 3000lb. Max for the 400 Cat. That 3500 is overkill and a battery drainer.

Here's a good one.
eBay Motors: 2500LB ATV Winch 2500 LB Arctic Cat 400/500/650/700. (item 200188178628 end time Jan-02-08 06:44:56 PST)
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Old Jan 1st, 08, 07:09 PM
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I love my gorilla.
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Old Jan 1st, 08, 08:08 PM
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I have a lot of friends with them and they work fine. Like stated above though, 3500 is a little big for a 400 IMO.
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Old Jan 2nd, 08, 08:31 AM
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Thanks guys! You've been a LOT of help. That one was the first one listed that I saw and didn't know the brand. I've since found where that same person (dealer) has others, and I'm looking at now going with one that is only 3000 lb. but says "waterproof". AND it's under $100!
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Old Jan 2nd, 08, 02:56 PM
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I'm probaly going to buy me a Venom 2500 or 3000lb. in hte nest month or two for the KQ.
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