Winches....
#1 by
Fielder
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 2:48 pm
So I should have a winch bumper in the next couple of weeks, So i guess the next step is a Winch.
Anything to look out for? Any buying guides out there? How hard are they to install?
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#2 by
McK
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 3:16 pm
Bolt pattern on most winch's are 254mm x 114mm centres. Simple four bolt install onto the winch plate. Stay away from wire so buy a plasma rope and an alloy fairlead and not those horrible stupid roller type you get for wire. Wiring into the battery and isolators is simple and thats coming from me who manages to fec almost evey auto wiring issue I tackle.
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#3 by
diggermandan
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 3:29 pm
Dead simples to do. Ideally look for a winch with a separate/moveable solenoid box, then mount it as high up at the back of the engine bay as possible because you are a nutter and will drown the thing. You also want a waterproof motor, but they are pretty standard.
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#4 by
Fielder
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 3:46 pm
Thanks, Also i appreciate my Nutterism being recognised!
What kind of weight rating is best for these L200s?
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#5 by
Fielder
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:13 pm
oh and could i mount the solenoid box behind the Dash or is it a fire hazard?
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#6 by
diggermandan
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:19 pm
9500lb minimum. You will likely need a winch able to drag your sorry ass out from being grounded so you are looking for a hefty one. The cables are pretty hefty so getting it inside the cab could be difficult.
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#7 by
Fielder
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:36 pm
Ta, Stupid question time, 12V or 24V?
Thinking about this one;
Werbung: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELECTRIC-WINCH...=item1e699c058c
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#8 by
diggermandan
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:45 pm
errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr have you put in a second battery?
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#9 by
Fielder
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:51 pm
Quote: diggermandan wrote in post #8
errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr have you put in a second battery?
Nope, So 12V it is then!
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#10 by
Hound Dog
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:15 pm
This is what I had on my frontera
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#11 by
123hotchef
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:38 pm
May be we can have a wench fitting day too
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#12 by
mikeinatruck
, Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:58 pm
I have the solenoid for my winch mounted on the inner wing behind the headlight, its an albright unit so getting swamped is not an issue. As for motors none are actually water proof, but Superwinch do some very good ones that do keep water out for a long time. Best thing is learn how to strip the motor to clean it, not really a hard job. Defo go plasma but remember it does not like rubbing on rocks and things so carry a bit of carpet...
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#13 by
Fielder
, Sat Aug 02, 2014 12:02 am
Is plans really good enough to be worth the extra £100?
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#14 by
Fielder
, Sat Aug 02, 2014 12:03 am
Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #11
May be we can have a wench fitting day too
Sounds good. I'll let you know when I have it
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#15 by
robert3040
, Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:17 am
Going to try and find the time to just get the winch wired up for now and put a neoprene cover on to protect the solenoid maintime. :-(
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#16 by
woody13
, Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:19 am
Will a rubber glove fit over it for now....
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#17 by
robert3040
, Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:26 am
Smart arse 
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#18 by
woody13
, Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:27 am
...It works....
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