I've just had to make this decision my self. My choices were.
1. stick with the 8274's i have with upgrade mainshafts and freespool drums. spend another 2000-2500 on top housings, 4 motors, 24v alternator, 3 oddysey PC1500's, wiring, alrbrights, etc etc.
2. Go for saley winches front and rear with a goodwinch in centre (which is already fitted). For a fully working system with good quality leavers and crank driven 30cc pump (this allows drive assist) it is going to cost between £5500-£6000.
I have gone for option number two. My reasons are.
1. I really don't think hydraulic is as complex as i first did.
2. The cost. Im getting 2 brand new winches for £6000 maximum. I would not see much change out of £8000 if i went a brought 2 brand new GP84's.
3. I run a 3.5 mazda slt35 290 pound ft of torque and its mated up to an auto box (this combination if used properly will allow drive assist and stop me stalling.
4. well to be honest i just like to be a little bit diffrent lol.
For me the red winch wasnt even a consideration, no freespool and no air switchover between the 2 speeds. Also the electric equivalents have proved time and time again that low line winch does not handle large lengths of plasma as well as an 8274/saley configured winch will.
Thanks for reading guys. Chayten
P.S excuse the spelling gents.