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threedogs
10th February 2013, 09:58 AM
Hi again just putting this on to show how much weight can be saved, especially over your front end. years ago there were no options, Today there are plenty. the Hauwse Fairlead weighs 1.1 kg The roller fair lead weighs 5.2, thats 4.1 KG right there. Imagine how much more weight you save going from wire steel rope to Plasma/Dyneema style rope. And the constant pounding from off road use. Did have my old cable but sold to BFF but it was heavy maybe 12kg.
My Dyneema 2kg if that so ,another 10 kg saved.
Just those two accessories /mods will save you 14.1 kg. So ring Jenny, No bloody meds. Check around for prices, I've found plasma style 30mt x 10 for $175. Polyblock hauwse $30-$40.
Aroumd $200 to drop 14 kg. oh yeah, now where else can we save weight,,,,,,,,,,,,, over to you

Always use rated recovery equipment and NEVER use TOWBALL for snatch recoveries

cheers,,,,,,,TD

Bloodyaussie
10th February 2013, 10:06 AM
I got my plasma rope on auction for $110 delivered and is the same as the $175 one just thought I would go an auction and won it for that price!!!!

threedogs
10th February 2013, 10:17 AM
Good pick up, and a safer option as well, would hate to think of injuries from steel wire rope.
Plasma style vertually zip injury rate but treat it as if SWR. IMO

BigRAWesty
10th February 2013, 11:04 AM
Good pick up, and a safer option as well, would hate to think of injuries from steel wire rope.
Plasma style vertually zip injury rate but treat it as if SWR. IMO

Not entirely true. Sure there is less weight behind a dynema rope but the transfers to more speed and more speed = greater distance...
But yes saves weight..

Battery is another one. Can easily be mounted in the rear these days..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

mudski
11th February 2013, 01:57 PM
Muffin Tops...Hmm now where have I heard that before ;)

Bloodyaussie
11th February 2013, 02:09 PM
Shut up idiot!!!!!!