Which Winch for Victory Blitz Bumper

[Staticrider]

OK Guys. I pulled the trigger and ordered a Victory Blitz Bumper this morning. Now I have to decide which winch to get for it. I have been reading reviews for a week now and like a Safe everyone has the best. What are your opinion on type and strength needed for a Gen5 T4R. Warn Zeon/VR, Smittybilt X20, or?
Thanks, Static

 

[15_T4R TRAIL]

I have the tigershark 9500 in the my Victory 4x4 blitz. Fits pretty well, make sure you bend that transmission line back that they address in the directions. I can reach all the controls/clutch from the openings, however, i will probably make a cut out in the radiator cover to make it a little easier.

 

[bmklaw]

I only have experience with Warn. Solid product without issues. Haven’t run a smittybilt so can’t comment on the brand. I think the general sentiment is to have a 10k winch if you’re armored up.

 

[Staticrider]

Thanks Guy's. They all seem to go on sale except Warn. Maybe that's a clue to reliability.

 

[Mudballz]

I have a vr12 on my aluminum victory blitz and love it fits tightly added power of the 12 is for the apocalypse or just pulling tree stumps :reddance:
Mike

 

[Staticrider]

Between steel & synthetic lines which do you guys prefer?

 

[Mudballz]

A synthetic line is definitely lighter but I don’t know if longevity and strength are the same you can always switch it out later
Mike

 

[KWSRStorm]

Synthetic. Significantly less dangerous. But doesnt do great if its rubbing on rocks and youll need to clean it after a trip (especially sand). But id rather have to clean it 1000 times than have a steel line snap once. Plus its easier to handle

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[Staticrider]

I know when I use to work the Boom Trucks always had synthetic and the small lift cranes on the truck were cable. However when I retired they were replacing the cable one with synthetic due to poor spoolin's, kinks, etc.

 

[AMLOR]

vote for Smittybilt

OK Guys. I pulled the trigger and ordered a Victory Blitz Bumper this morning. Now I have to decide which winch to get for it. I have been reading reviews for a week now and like a Safe everyone has the best. What are your opinion on type and strength needed for a Gen5 T4R. Warn Zeon/VR, Smittybilt X20, or?
Thanks, Static

Have had a victory aluminum blitz installed for about 9 months with a Smittybilt Xo2 12K with synthetic rope and Factor 55 Flat link. Have used it about 8-10 times. O issues.
Only thing I did was to relocate the solenoid up and off the winch. Mounted it to a plate that hangs where the horns bolted up. Using CE Auto Electric AGW2 cables instead of the stock AGW4. (NO affiliation, just a great set of quality cables)
The cables don't get near as hot now. Love the bumper and the winch.

 

[sn_85]

Can't go wrong with Warn. I'd also look into Superwinch and Come-Up. While I haven't heard too many bad things about the Smittybilt winches their brand is just synonymous with cheap junk. Their winches might be the best thing they carry but I just don't like the brand itself because of all the other low quality products they make.