Winch advice: 8k vs 10k?

[wildclyde7]

I'm new here and I'm looking for advice. I got a '23 Wrangler JL Sport, 2-door, 3.6L with the auto trans. It's my first Jeep and I've been doing some light trail riding, but nothing crazy. I'm starting to think about getting a winch, just for peace of mind. I'm looking at a Warn, but I'm torn between the 8,000 lb and the 10,000 lb model. I don't plan on rock crawling, but I want to be ready if I get stuck in mud or a ditch. Do I really need the 10,000 lb, or is the 8,000 lb plenty? I've got the stock tires for now and no lift. Thanks for your insights!

 

[Elixir]

Welcome to Jeep life, so for your 2-door JL, the 8,000 lb Warn should handle light trails and stock tires fine, if you ever need more pulling strength, you can double it with a snatch block