Until recently, the where was something missing in our Cherokee’s JCR Offroad Vanguard bumper: a winch. After all, what good is a winch bumper without a winch?
This week, I installed a WARN VR10-S into the bumper on The PDXJ, aka, Project Cherokee, aka “Cranky.” This is Warn’s latest winch in its standard-duty VR lineup. I’ll actually be using the vehicle in a Warn photoshoot for the VR10-S. After the photoshoot, I actually have a ZEON 8-S. to install and part of the company’s premium lineup. Don’t get me wrong, the VR is still a good winch, especially for the price point.
In case you were wondering, however, the new WARN VR series is redesigned with a removable control pack, waterproof contactor control (vs. solenoids), new styling, and is available in 8, 10, and 12,000 lb. capacities with either steel rope or synthetic rope. Frankly, I think it looks pretty good, especially on the black Cherokee.
More soon.
Andy Lilienthal is an award-winning writer and has written professionally since 1999. He has over 13 years in the automotive aftermarket working at companies including Warn Industries, Bushwacker, and Lund International. Editorial works include writing and photography for off-road print magazines, to new-car reviews online. He’s a photographer with images in multiple magazines, blog sites, and the New York Times.
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