Best Jeep TJ Electric Winchs

This bully as-9000tx is a good in-betweener of a step and a running board. I needed a strong low hanging step that I could "pirouette" on. I am 75years and weigh 280 pounds. Bad back etc. I get up with both feet then turn around and scrunch my ample behind up and on seat. The point is it has held real well. Okay..the installation was not an easy one..My 1997 f150 4x4 3door pickup is not an easy fit. the "seam" that most steps rest on is very narrow and drilling the 2 holes for each mount proved un-doable ..too narrow. These got welded on. The 4 holes that supposed to be drilled for the top part of mounts on the rocker panel...would be very hard (too cramped for drilling)..maybe with a right angle drill You might do it. My installer guy welded them too..and also drilled a couple holes and used larger screw/bolts than were provided. So that is my story. For my truck it is an excellent step but needed a pro guy with welder stuff. Cost me $100 bucks install but he is friend of my son. Probably cost more.?? Cost less on e-trailer than other online retailers.

The step mounts to the rocker panel. It requires drilling with an angle drill. Also, self tapping screws are part of the mounting. I don't trust the self tapping screws because the sheet metal in the rocker panel is too thin and is indented with grooves which make it difficult to line up the self tapping screws. I mounted two of the steps and when finished, I had my son and daughter try them out. The steps both shifted when they were stepped on. I had to make modifications to strengthen the mountings. I would have preferred to have steps that mount to the cab mounts (frame). Now because of the drilling, I will have to try to rust proof the rocker panels. Otherwise, the steps look good and now are strong enough to be used safely.

I have the winch mounted on a detachable hitch that I have on my 18’ trailer. Pin in on when I need it. We buy , sell and show antique tractors. Some of the tractors we buy aren’t running so we just winch them on the trailer. This winch has excellent power and torque and we can skid any tractor on the trailer even if the rear wheels are locked or if it has been sitting in the weeds for years. Great buy for the money. Shipping was very fast.

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Very satisfied with the service and, support. I originally set out to order the TS 9500 winch. Etrailer tried to help out by offering an upgrade to 13500 for less than the price of the 9500. Only problem there was a space issue when I mounted it behind my new bumper so, I had to return it and, settle for the smaller version. They made the return and replacement as painless as possible. The 9500 winch has been working without any issues since I purchased it a year ago. Thanks etrailer!

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First day working with the Bulldog Wench. It worked as advertised thus far without issue.. Unable to put it through proper trials due an inadequate wench plate. May have to fabricate one from 1/2" stock. The snatch blocks are first rate.

GREAT WINCH FOR THE PRICE-

Great piece of equipment. Will have local company install on the flat-bed utility trailer which is used to transport riding mowers and an occasional golf cart to shops. Will need to purchase battery and waterproof enclosure.

Very heavy duty and a great deal from etrailer, thanks

excellent product

We also bought the Bulldog off-road winch mounting plate for my husband's 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Everything fit perfect and installation was easy.

Arrived, looks great! Installing tomorrow.