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11th August 2019, 06:00 PM
#1
Expert
TJM winch
Hey fellas, had a search but can’t find much info.
Got the 4wd show on here in Melbourne next week and iv been saving/planning to purchase a winch. Iv budgeted around $1500 for it plus install so I’m leaning towards the TJM torq 12000 pound. Still unsure as to why everything’s measured in pounds haha.
Anyway has anyone got any positive or negative feedback on them or any other opinions?
Hoping to pick up a few good deals while I’m there, was hoping to grab a set of poly airs for the rear and possibly the front too, bash plate, couple of uhf ariels, maybe even an on board air compressor depending prices!
Any feed back is greatly appreciated!
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2006 4.2 tdi wagon
TJM BullBar and bar work, Light bar & spotlights, Airtech snorkel, tradie rack, blocked egr, 2inch lift on 33s and a 3 inch exhaust to go with it all.
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11th August 2019 06:00 PM
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11th August 2019, 07:13 PM
#2
That sounds like a lot of money for a generic 12000lb low mount winch to be honest. Have you considered the Runva or even the 4WD super centre units? My brother and his son both purchased the 12000lb low-mounts for about $450 each and they are pretty robust, fully waterproof and simply work. Just a thought.
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11th August 2019, 08:01 PM
#3
The 747
Yeah that's crazy money as PeeBee said.
Carbon winches have been getting a really good wrap lately as well.
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11th August 2019, 09:58 PM
#4
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Thanks fellas, the main thing I’m worried about is reliability of the cheaper units. I understand it’s important to check them before a trip and what not but prior to living in melb I was in central aus for seven years and the reality is it’s a pretty harsh environment up there and I’m not sure the cheaper ones would last. If I do move back there and a winch fails it could spell a lot of trouble. Just my thoughts but I appreciate the input.
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2006 4.2 tdi wagon
TJM BullBar and bar work, Light bar & spotlights, Airtech snorkel, tradie rack, blocked egr, 2inch lift on 33s and a 3 inch exhaust to go with it all.
Plenty more to come!
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12th August 2019, 08:04 AM
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I think the quality has improved to be honest. Years ago I purchase a 12000lb electric ex USA from Milemarker. Cost a bomb to get it here lots of hype etc, turned out to be the same series of winch brought out by Aldi and TJM and others. It wasn't water tight, but you could fill it with water and mud, then it stopped, but a simple strip and reassemble and off it went again. I ended up sealing it up - and its still going - actually sitting on the floor of the garage to refit to my brothers hilux as a rear winch. To be honest, you need to cycle the winch every couple of months until the motor feels warm to touch and then you should be fine. If you let it sit, as many of us do for 5 yrs then go to use it in anger, and it won't work - all of a sudden the winch is crap - nup, its simple preventative maintenance and the operator has failed.
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18th August 2019, 11:25 PM
#6
Expert
Purchased the winch today! Original price was $1500 supply only but I got it for $1500 including fitting plus a bash plate supplied and fitted so no complaints here!
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2006 4.2 tdi wagon
TJM BullBar and bar work, Light bar & spotlights, Airtech snorkel, tradie rack, blocked egr, 2inch lift on 33s and a 3 inch exhaust to go with it all.
Plenty more to come!
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19th August 2019, 01:51 PM
#7
Patrol Guru
Originally Posted by
dpetersen
Purchased the winch today! Original price was $1500 supply only but I got it for $1500 including fitting plus a bash plate supplied and fitted so no complaints here!
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Good result. Bit expensive but I understand they're Australian owned, designed and built. At least your hard earned $ are going back into Australian pockets.
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19th August 2019, 10:26 PM
#8
Expert
Originally Posted by
0-TJ-0
Good result. Bit expensive but I understand they're Australian owned, designed and built. At least your hard earned $ are going back into Australian pockets.
Yeah I get that it’s a fair wack higher in price then a lot of the others but I just can’t understand how some of the cheaper ones would have the reliability of say a tjm or warn. Anyway, time will tell!
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2006 4.2 tdi wagon
TJM BullBar and bar work, Light bar & spotlights, Airtech snorkel, tradie rack, blocked egr, 2inch lift on 33s and a 3 inch exhaust to go with it all.
Plenty more to come!
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20th August 2019, 08:52 PM
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20th August 2019, 09:27 PM
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Nothing against 4WD centres, they’re great for $320ish R&D work!
$19.99 ish snatch blocks atop of posts as light 100kg pulleys work great :-)
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