Warn Industries - The WARN lobby gets some new artwork     The WARN lobby gets some new artwork Written: February 21, 2012 by Andy Lilienthal So, as you know, we attended the 2012 Griffin King of the Hammers race this year. It was, as expected, and amazing race in one of the most spectacular locales in the world: Johnson Valley, California. However, we were there for more than just coverage of the race and to have a place in the vendor area. We did a number of photoshoots for upcoming catalogs, promotions, and products. A couple of those photos even ended ..read more

Warn Industries - Another random WARN winch recovery: Pulling a stuck Ford and fifth wheel     Another random WARN winch recovery: Pulling a stuck Ford and fifth wheel Written: November 16, 2012 by Andy Lilienthal, pictures by Pat Meiwes We hear stories of WARN winch owners helping out others all the time. Whether it's pulling someone out of a snow bank, helping a fellow enthusiast over an obstacle on the trail, moving a downed tree after a storm, or in this case, pulling a stuck truck and trailer out of a mud hole. With a WARN winch, you're able to help o ..read more

One of the unique things about WARN winches is their ability to be serviced, repaired, and rebuilt. These aren’t throw-away items. They’re premium, serviceable, and rebuildable products that can be bought once and passed down from generation to generation.   Warn Authorized Service Centers are located across the globe. No matter where it is you live, you have the ability to have your product serviced by authorized technicians who will repair, rebuild, or refurbish your WARN winch to keep it going for years. (They can also perform warranty work.) These Service Centers are another factor t ..read more

Warn Industries - Toyota offers a red FJ Cruiser     Toyota offers a red FJ Cruiser Written: January 31, 2012 by Andy Lilienthal While at the 2012 Portland International Auto Show, I ran across this 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams package wearing "Radiant Red" paint. I have to say, I think it looks really good, and would look fantastic with our FJ Cruiser bumpers on it (not to mention the added protection, increased recovery options, and winch mount). This isn't the first red FJ Cruiser I've seen. In fact, we built one in 2006. We debuted this customiz ..read more

Warn Industries - Jeep CJ-5 with backhoe, plow spotted     Jeep CJ-5 with backhoe, plow spotted Written: July 20, 2011 by Andy Lilienthal, photos by Corby Phillips     Here's something you don't see every day: A CJ-5 with a bunch of implements on it. More interesting is the fact that these were offered directly from Jeep. Called the "Go-For-Digger," this vehicle had a hydraulic backhoe, quick-change plow, dually rear wheels with full-float rear axle, and unique cab. They came equipped with an F4-134 Hurricane engine and three-speed transmission ..read more

One of the top questions we get at Warn is which is better: steel rope or synthetic rope? Well, the answer depends on a few factors. In this video, we'll take a closer look at the question about whether steel or synthetic is right for you.    Video Transcript: My name is Andy Lilienthal; I work in the marketing department at Warn Industries, and I've been to off-road for about 13-14 years. Today we're going to talk about the difference between steel versus synthetic line. This is one of the topics and one of the questions that we get asked most often both online at shows  so we ..read more

If you're just getting into off-roading, this video is for you! Our expert and 30+ year WARN employee, Chad Schroll, talks about some of the differences between types of off-road vehicles, different off-road equipment, and various techniques. Even if you're a seasoned off-roader, this video can be a great refresher.   Full Video Transcript I'm Chad Schroll, with Warn Industries; been working here about 33 years playing in the dirt since I was about five years old, I so got a lot of off-road experience. Today we're talking about entry-level off-roading and equipment needed for that. We'll ..read more

Yesterday I spent the day at the 2012 Portland International Auto Show for the media day. This is where the general public goes to see the latest makes and models, kick some tires, and sit in vehicles without a salesperson berthing down their neck. This may be the only automotive event many people attend all year, so automakers want to make sure the visitors' experiences count. One of the most impressive things at this year's show is the Camp Jeep exhibition. This is where Jeep allows auto show visitors to ride along in a host of Jeep models and experience the vehicle' capability as the Jee ..read more

Warn Industries - What's the worst stuck you've been (and how'd you get out)?     What's the worst stuck you've been (and how'd you get out)? Written: June 22, 2012 by Andy Lilienthal     If you take your vehicle off road, you're going to get stuck at some point. Whether it's getting mired in the thick mud, getting high-centered on a rock, or simply buried in the sand, stuck happens. There are various degrees of stuck, too. Sometimes you need just a tug to make it out of the situation. Other times, you need to use a snatch block (or two or three ..read more

As you may (or may not have) heard, Warn Industries has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in the remote sold with WARN VR EVO winches. This recall is only for the winch’s remote, and not the winch itself. If you’ve purchased a WARN VR EVO winch, please visit our VR EVO Recall Notice page for specific information about what to do and what we’ll do to remedy this. Different global regions have different information, so please be sure to select the appropriate tab at the top of the page.   NHTSA RECALL NO. 22E101 Warn Industries has decided that a defect which ..read more