Reviews for Quadratec RES-Q Teton Series Winch
Looks Good
EZ Install
Good Quality
Nice winch, I only used it so far to stretch the rope, but it pulled a heavy duty 4 wheel drive truck with no problem.
Great winch! I got this in March, and other than pre-tensioning the line haven't had a chance to use it till today. Came across a Dodge 2500 Diesel stuck in the mud. The guys had been working for 2 hours trying to get it out. They had another Jeep with a winch that was stalling out and not budging it. We hooked my Jeep up also and the two of us pulled it out in no time!!!
Has worked great so far install wasn’t difficult. Make sure that you have a fair lead mount to work with when you order. I did not so I had to place another order. Overall fit and function has been excellent both wired and wireless.
Couldn't be happier. Small things are really telling. IE Excellent quality heavy thick rubber access cover to the connections for the remote etc power button.
I am an ex soldier so I look for durability.. so far this looks like I could throw it 30 feet and then use it fine. It's pretty solid.
Goin to the rock quarries in a few weeks so well know how tough she is then :)
Had a Warn Zeon 10s on my old JKUS. I decided to go with a Quadratec Stealth 10k for the new JLUR. Couldnt be happier. I actually ordered a Steel line winch and immediately swapped it over to synthetic(since i had a new synthetic cable sitting on the bench). Owners manual listed wireless range at 10 feet, I had no issues using it at 45-50' while in front of the jeep and >30' while on the back/sides of the jeep. Battery cables were more than long enough for my JL. I actually ended up shortening them by about 18" when i installed the NVX 500amp battery isolator solenoid. I never had any complaints with my Warn... but the Stealth 10k is so much better(wireless, LED drum light, removable clutch handle) at HALF the cost. Stealth 10k has a "lower profile" than many other winches, so if your looking for something inconspicuous that allows more air flow to the radiator, this one does both. Roller fairlead bolts are a "shallow head" bolt. I swapped mine out for stainless allen socket head bolts. Provided fairlead bolts are adequate and usable, but make sure you have the proper tools and arent trying to "crank them tight", I swapped because of personal preference on my Hawse lead(note: i purchased a steel cable model and swapped to synthetic line, $5 for new bolts was planned anyhow.). Overall this is a great deal compared to any winch costing up to 2x as much. Quadratec also gave a % off for being a member of a Popular Jeep Forum. Thanks again Quadratec!
First winch, so far so good. Looks great! Install was a sinch, so far everything works as advertised. Haven't used it beyond pretensioning but everything worked well during that process. Will update after use.
One of my long time friends with over 25 years hot rod and mechanic experience was amazed at the high quality of this winch, as well as the price. Steps 1 through 3: While in your friend’s heated garage, open boxes, take off grill, start the jokes. Pics 4 through 13 show the installation onto the aftermarket front bumper with skid plate, using the required drill bit and saw to open the holes through the stock plastic cover. Wires were fed under the air filter, expertly cut, shortened, and re-crimped. Total time (with jokes, new license plate bracket, and Factor 55) was approximately 1 hour. I helped 10% (LOL)
Very satisfied. My install was hella easy because I went from the Q9500 to the new Stealth w/synthetic. It was just a matter of removing the 4 bolts on the bottom, removing the battery connections & it was out with the old & in with the new. The wireless function didn't work immediately but that was an easy fix, I simply followed the instructions for paring & everything is working like a champ!!
Awesome winch, easy install. The battery cables were just about the right length (negative was about 18 inches long) I routed the cables under the grill, along the passenger side of the radiator, in between the rad and the head light housing, then the both tucked in along side the air box and hood all the way back to the battery. Love the amber light over the spool and the wireless remote. Seems to winch pretty quick. All the wired connections are pretty well protected and also color coordinated. Seems really solid. I wish the heat sink veins were also black instead of silver but thats just nitpicking.