Trying to find GU alloy bar winch THREAD

[MEGOMONSTER]

I am 80% sure I read somewhere on here of someone using an Gu alloy bar with a chassis mount winch bracket for a winch but I can't find the posts. Cn someone give me a hand or pics of how and what was done. WooHoo

[jack]

Hi Mego,

Not sure of the thread but is this what you're after?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251113423785?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
When these we advertised he had about 10 adds and was a new ebayer so had no feedback, as soon as this one sold his other adds disappeared. I've also got an alloy bar so am interested as well.
There is also this site:
http://www.nissangupatrol.com/winch-cradle.html

Cheers
Apollofish

[MEGOMONSTER]

I have a winch cradle which a mate gave to me for helping him out(he paid 50 bucks for it).
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/33.jpg
Just wanted to get pics from under neath to see how snug everything is behind B/B and radiator

[jack]

If he finds any more at that price please let me know

[Sir Roofy]

I have a winch cradle which a mate gave to me for helping him out(he paid 50 bucks for it).
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/08/33.jpg
Just wanted to get pics from under neath to see how snug everything is behind B/B and radiator

mate get the right bolts and you should be ok ,your rig wont know its self with a winch on

[MEGOMONSTER]

I guess I need to start looking for a winch then.

[my third 256]

love that site http://www.nissangupatrol.com/winch-cradle.html when you click onwinch cradle on the left popdown appears and shows step by step how to install
fantastic

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://www.nissangupatrol.com/winch-cradle.html when you click on winch cradle on the left pop down appears and shows step by step how to install fantastic

I have recently had some correspondence with David from http://www.nissangupatrol.com and have found him to be extremely helpful with his service and products

[toolman]

Hi Guys

I'm David from http://www.nissangupatrol.com and www.autostuff.com.au I have read above the comments and would like to thank you for the positive feedback.

I thought I would post a question after reading the above, Is it a great benefit to have access to the fitting instruction for the cradle? I have made the "chassis differences" page http://www.nissangupatrol.com/chassis-differences.html available to everyone but given the cost involved in developing the fitting instructions I decided to make them password protected to try and protect my intellectual property. I have since thought that without people like you I wouldn't have a business and that I should be giving something back to the community that supports me. I would welcome your thoughts on this.

David

[threedogs]

Saw this one on Ebay $350 mark,Cradle only, from the way it mounts I would think it would fit series 2 on

[snewin]

Wish I had seen this thread before I sold my alloy bar & bought a steel one......

[my third 256]

Hi Guys

I'm David from http://www.nissangupatrol.com and www.autostuff.com.au I have read above the comments and would like to thank you for the positive feedback.

I thought I would post a question after reading the above, Is it a great benefit to have access to the fitting instruction for the cradle? I have made the "chassis differences" page http://www.nissangupatrol.com/chassis-differences.html available to everyone but given the cost involved in developing the fitting instructions I decided to make them password protected to try and protect my intellectual property. I have since thought that without people like you I wouldn't have a business and that I should be giving something back to the community that supports me. I would welcome your thoughts on this.

David
take out the protection mate as we are here to help everyone


what would happen if we put protection on all of our idears then no one woul benefit from this forum
just remember what goes around comes around
stephen

[toolman]

Stephen

I took your advice and have removed the password protection so you can all access the fitting instructions here http://www.nissangupatrol.com/fitting-instructions1.html

I have even put up the fitting instructions for the latest product which is a glove box light. http://www.nissangupatrol.com/fitting-instructions.html Quite a simple kit but one that takes a bit of time to manufacture which is where the cost comes into it. If you are handy with a soldering iron you could make this yourself. Just remember that you need a normally closed switch not normally open.

David

[jack]

Hi Toolman,

Did you ever get a look at the Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition GU bullbar?
I was in contact with you a while ago and you weren't sure if the cradle would fit the bullbar. I checked on the forum if there was anyone in your area who could let you have a look.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?11231-Simpson-50th-Anniversary-Edition&p=258030#post258030

Cheers

[healy]

I've used a winch cradle on a previous car and high tensile bolts are not anothe to hold them in I highly suggest you weld it on aswell if you are gonna use one as my winch pulled the cradle with it and ripped up the rails my personal opinion don't use it as you have a very nice vehicle and I'd hate for it to happen to you mate