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22nd September 2019, 10:53 PM
#131
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22nd September 2019 10:53 PM
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22nd September 2019, 10:56 PM
#132
Originally Posted by
MB
Absolutely gotta love GQ flat center dash space, shit hot tops Dave mate
If time permits, die grind a wider/higher fairlead space to allow a ‘Big-Mouth’ type fairlead to forgive a figure 8 emergency knot to pass through they say :-)
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Thanks mate, I’m looking at welding in a big mouth fairlead to make it look really nice 👍
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22nd September 2019, 11:13 PM
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Depending on usage Dave mate, might be advisable to keep fairlead’s replaceablish if that’s such a half dwucken word?
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23rd September 2019, 09:10 AM
#134
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Looking good mate. Nice work. With the grill switches, I run them on the passenger side as chances are it is the Navi operating them most of the time and saves them standing right in front of you and obstructing your view. You will find most comp cars run them on the left side too to be honest. They will work fine where they are though.
Can highly recommend adding an LED marker light either hanging under the winch motor or the back of the bar facing back to the winch drum makes seeing the winch at night bloody awesome. I wired it through the winch isolator so it is a double check when I want to make sure do have power to the winch.
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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23rd September 2019, 09:12 AM
#135
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Originally Posted by
MB
Back up top to the good old shed queen now Dave mate! Hope this picture makes sense?
Typical bloke style me when installed the oldish UK-Delta +76 too, she’ll be a rats twisted nest soon MB enough:-)
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Mine did not come with this little clip. It IS REQUIRED! It make something that does this job. If you don't have it the line with spin uncontrollable and self destruct first time. 8 fashioned up something and used zip ties to hold it in position. Doesn't need much but it needs something
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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23rd September 2019, 09:15 AM
#136
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Also note, when using your air freespool . You need the navi to give the rope a tug after you re-engage the rope to lock it back in before you press line in.
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....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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23rd September 2019, 09:19 PM
#137
Thanks for the advice, might see how I go with the switches before moving them.
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24th September 2019, 06:29 AM
#138
Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
Looking good mate. Nice work. With the grill switches, I run them on the passenger side as chances are it is the Navi operating them most of the time and saves them standing right in front of you and obstructing your view. You will find most comp cars run them on the left side too to be honest. They will work fine where they are though.
Can highly recommend adding an LED marker light either hanging under the winch motor or the back of the bar facing back to the winch drum makes seeing the winch at night bloody awesome. I wired it through the winch isolator so it is a double check when I want to make sure do have power to the winch.
Hey Darren, I have been thinking about these switches and their location for a couple of days and what troubles me is the location is within what is called the 'line of fire'. The recoil direction is going to head straight back to the anchor point, so understanding the drivers field of view issue, but moving them to the passenger side still retains the hazard. For this reason, I have a cable pendent control with 6m of lead. I know its not as self contained or convenient, but it sure removes the winch operator from the immediate recoil zone, regardless of whether a winch blanket is in use or not. I further understand its impossible to monitor the cable or rope wrap from 6 m away, behind a bar, and this does require frequent 'stop and check actions'. Just a comment, and appreciate they may be in use in comp trucks, but does not mean the risk is reduced or removed. For me, I would not have the switches mounted where they are so close to the winch. Comments welcome of course.
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24th September 2019, 06:46 AM
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I believe it’s more for just ease of spool housekeeping Phil mate. All the heavy work is usually done through in cab switches.
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24th September 2019, 07:35 AM
#140
Originally Posted by
MB
I believe it’s more for just ease of spool housekeeping Phil mate. All the heavy work is usually done through in cab switches.
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OK, gotcha, that puts my mind at ease. The description suggests the drivers view is obstructed during winching, which is why the controls are on the passenger side.
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