OK, let me put the fork in this turkey from my end. I really do appreciate all the advice, believe me, I do....but, I did end up getting the M8000 and, in a couple of years, when I have some experience with it, then I will revisit my choice.
For the local CO group, I am hanging out with the Mile Hi Jeep club Post 13 (starting tomorrow) - from what I see we are the mild wheelers and retired crowd...can't afford any body work if you know what I mean.
Great stuff, keep it coming. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Richard - 08 JK, 2.5" OME lift, nitrocharged shocks, Rugged Ridge front bumper with M8000 winch, JKS QDs - Olympic 221 rock sliders and rear rock crawler bumper, upper adj control arms f/r, JKS adj track bars f/r