Winch Selection

[Squad]

So since we do alot of solitary offroading, I'm needing a winch. There are a ton of choices, so it's kinda overwhelming.
I've decided on synthetic rope and roughly 10,000 lbs. I've got the hardrock bumpers on my 15 Rubicon that are mostly winch ready. I'm torn because I can really spend $2000 on a warn but being a rough country dealer I can get a winch that meets my needs and a mounting plate for $500 give or take. I know alot of people use badlands as well and those are roughly the same cost. Really looking for opinions or options?

Thanks!

 

[LBarr2002]

I don't have an issue with the Badlands 12k but I'd rather pick up a slightly used Warn from marketplace for the same price. I have a Zeon 10S waiting to go on the JK I got for $600.

I've run smittys and engo and they've all worked when I needed them, but those were SLOW.

 

[matth_85]

WARN or bust.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

The VR series of Warns have met my needs and are in the same price range as the Rough Countrys and Apex. Also they don't have an aluminum winch drum like the Zeons.

That being said, i bought a used 9.5ti for my TJ. My JT has a VR10S.