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1st October 2014, 10:08 PM
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Expert
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1st October 2014 10:08 PM
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1st October 2014, 10:46 PM
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Patrol Freak
Well done mate! That winch looks absolutely identical to my Ridge Ryder.
Isn't it great how a welder can not only save you money but also be a source of personal satisfaction when it turns out as intended.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
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1st October 2014, 11:01 PM
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Expert
Yeah I noticed that. I would dare say most of the cheaper 12000lb winches are all the same and just rebadged.
Welding is probably the most useful skill I've got. I started with a pile of scrap and a stick welder when I was 8 and used the same welder to weld this 19 years later.
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2nd October 2014, 09:01 AM
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Patrol God
good job nice and solid , I especially like the idea of putting the winch control socket inside.
I fitted a yellow latch lock hook,, you can fit more straps etc in it if required
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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2nd October 2014, 10:20 AM
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Expert
Im thinking of removing the hook and just fitting a 6.2t bow shackle instead.
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8th October 2014, 07:33 PM
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Just in the middle of installing same winch into my GU, thinking about putting the solenoid box on the front apron near the horn as that seems to be easiest place to mount it. If I mount in the engine bay near brake booster I would have to lengthen the cables....what size cable should I use if I go that way?...thanks.
Had a 1999 GU ST Patrol 4.5L Auto on Dual Fuel ...now have a 2003 GU ST ZD30TD Auto.
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9th October 2014, 06:54 PM
#7
Expert
I bought 6 meters of red for the 3 cables that go from the solenoid to the winch and ended up with a meter spare so just under 2 meters per cable. The earth cable and the power cable are long enough.
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9th October 2014, 07:38 PM
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Patrol Freak
Did you go thicker with the cable? As mentioned in my thread, I changed the cabling from 2 to 0 gauge.
My Ecutalk shows me it drops from 13.8v to 11.2v when I use it. That's with a high idle and a new battery.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
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9th October 2014, 09:33 PM
#9
0 gauge is about 8mm diameter isn't it?, where are you guys getting your cable from.
Had a 1999 GU ST Patrol 4.5L Auto on Dual Fuel ...now have a 2003 GU ST ZD30TD Auto.
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9th October 2014, 09:44 PM
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Yea its (0 awg) 8.25 mm, what wire was 2 and swapped to 0? The main power supply?. Surely the didn't supply (2)6.5mm wire for that??
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