I think your information is wrong. Give Warn a call. I've had friends (who abused their winches), get their fixed for free well after one year.

Also, if you've ever seen a Warn and a Mile Marker taken apart, you'd see why people prefer the Warn.

1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch.