Show us your winch!

[Beni C]

Next item on the mod list is a winch!!

So what are people running and what do they recommend?

I am seriously considering a Runva 11XP http://www.runvawinch.com.au/winches/4wd-electric/11xp/

They look the goods, have heard good things and are well priced.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I run with Runva EWX12000 with rope. I have only run it a couple of times and am impressed. It's not the fastest but I was pulling the Trol out of a mud pit for about 15 mins of almost non stop winching and it barely got warm. Others on this trip were also impressed at the job it did and not even hot to touch. 45392 Yes I know it has cable, but it is rope now. They sent me a cable winch instead. 45393 This is what I had to pull out of. 45394 It was very thick mud.

[threedogs]

I run a Warn XP 9500 great winch
@ Mega really need to look how you word things I
thought for a minute you were having "fun" in the mud pit LOL

[Family4x4]

Below is my winch, the motor heats up pretty quick, it is beer cooled.

45395

[MEGOMONSTER]

@ Mego really need to look how you word things I thought for a minute you were having "fun" in the mud pit LOL

All fixed now. Thanks 3D.
I'm no longer pulling myself.

[MudRunnerTD]

Next item on the mod list is a winch!!

So what are people running and what do they recommend?

I am seriously considering a Runva 11XP http://www.runvawinch.com.au/winches/4wd-electric/11xp/

They look the goods, have heard good things and are well priced.

I I was looking for a winch for the front of my GUIV I'd fit that Runva in a heart beat. My number one choice in this price bracket. Or spend the large on a Warn XP9.5 but they are $2,400.

[lucus30]

When I get a bar to put it on I'll get a runva for sure

[Hodge]

Don't have an actual pic on the car but this is what I have. Used it once to pull a decent log out of the way, thats about it. Haven't had the car hanging off it yet.
45401

[@GUte]

6HP high mount with synthetic

45440

[nissannewby]

Something like this wouldn't be all bad. It's not the one I was looking for but its 4 motor high mount. The one I was looking for is basically 2 twin motored high mounts joined end to end with a custom 600mm drum it was a monster.

[nipagu7]

I have a runva 11xp . never had to use it yet . would be good to hear from someone who has .

[crazyenough]

I am about to pick up a Runva 11xp this weekend, from reading alot of write ups it's a great unit with one of the best warranties.

[sooty_10]

I have a 2nd hand warn XD9000 which easily cost less than $1k, it worked for a few years not even touching it, till I cooked the motor. My brother and dad installed it for me as I was away at the time and they didn't make sure the drains were at the bottom, and it had been through plenty of NT water crossing and mud holes before that. With clear evidence of water in the motor. I have since rebuilt it with a 6hp motor, with a new drain dremeled in the bottom position, fully painted inside with anti-fungal electric red paint stuff and a breather/airline tapped into it. Once I get my on board air sorted I'll hook up a low psi line to run through the motor when the winch is active.

[ozjeff]

Looking for a winch myself (now that I'll have a Patrol finally) and Runva seems to be pick of the bunch. Was considering the Tigerz11 Domin8r but reading/hearing too many bad things about Tigerz11 (not the winches though) just other products.

[ozjeff]

Any recommendations on which Runva:

11XP - $649 (save $300) - http://www.runvawinch.com.au/winches/4wd-electric/11xp/
EWX12000 $699 - http://www.runvawinch.com.au/winches/4wd-electric/ewx12000/

or TJMs 9500LB is on special for $999 at the moment (so called save $231)

[Mrs Possum]

Found a ridgerider 9500lb winch for 500 bucks has anyone used these and what are they like.thinking of one for my gu

[Clunk]

Found a ridgerider 9500lb winch for 500 bucks has anyone used these and what are they like.thinking of one for my gu

From what I heard and read from others, they seem to do the job and havent heard bad reports.......... was goin to get their 12000lb winch when it was on special last time for around the $600 mark.
Will either wait until theyre on special again or was gonna contact Mumfords Custom anything offroad on fartbook........ seems hes doing Runva at good prices

[ozjeff]

I know someone with a Tigerz11 Grande 12,000LB winch Brand new never installed for $400 - Gold Coast area, so might be a bit of a drive ;)

[Mrs Possum]

Will stay away from mr tiger even though the drive would be great

[outback]

Found a ridgerider 9500lb winch for 500 bucks has anyone used these and what are they like.thinking of one for my gu

Have one on my GU. Not had to use it isn anger unless you call shifting 800kg bales of hay around in the shed.
Sort of slow and a bit of noise but function well. Only problem the 9000lb comes with a wire rope, but that can be changed.

[jff45]

Found a ridgerider 9500lb winch for 500 bucks has anyone used these and what are they like.thinking of one for my gu

I bought the Ridge Ryder 12000 lbs with rope when it was on 35% sale. Paid $585 for it. I've never used it and it's way out of guarantee now.
I'll probably use it this week with a snatch block to pull the top half of a scribbly gum down.

I pulled mine apart before I mounted it to check how well it was greased and found it pretty good. I put it back together with some good RTV silcone..


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/JFF45/Winch%20install/IMG_0482_zps9e3eb59a.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/JFF45/Winch%20install/IMG_0483_zps820d7140.jpg


I also discarded all the original cabling (I think it was 2 gauge) and made my own from 0 gauge. I mounted the solenoid in the engine bay and the controller plug under the dash + a spare rocker switch control in case the controller broke.

This is the difference in cable size now:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/JFF45/Winch%20install/IMG_0523_zpse9d92a6c.jpg


I might do a separate thread on it next week..

[threedogs]

Warren at Flamin Fabs makes the double motor high mount with extended spool.
there are another mob in Heidelberg that do it as well,
I think MR gets higher HP motors for his Warn winches,?

@jff45 how much Dyneema have you spooled on that winch?

[jff45]

@jff45 how much Dyneema have you spooled on that winch?

That's how it came out of the box so it hadn't been stretched and respooled yet. Can't remember what the advertised length was..

[XT43]

I won a 9000lb premier winch second hand off ebay for $230 bucks including delivery from the eastern states, it was missing the solenoid box an controller. I then bought a tigerz11 solenoid box with cable control and remote for $100 delivered. Hooked it up and works a treat ( let's face it, all the Chinese gear is probably pumped out of the same factory..)
So far it's got me out of a decent stuck position at the Powerlines, pulled a pig hunter out of diff deep mud at Dwellingup ( scored a bottle of Beam and a beer at the pub for that. ) and a guy stuck out at waroona dam for a six pack of caronas.
I didn't ask for payment but daly accepted it so I figure I'm into it for about $280 now and it's still going strong. Touches wood*

[Clunk]

Just found this on BCF, haven't got a clue as to what they're like, no doubt the same as many of the other cheaper brands out there. Currently on special until 29/6/14

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/XTM-Recovery-Winch-12V-12000lbs.aspx?pid=288862#Cross

[Gary Vansleve]

46171

The mighty highmount with a few goodies with 35 metres of rope and a big hook.

[NP99]

Just found this on BCF, haven't got a clue as to what they're like, no doubt the same as many of the other cheaper brands out there. Currently on special until 29/6/14

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/XTM-Recovery-Winch-12V-12000lbs.aspx?pid=288862#Cross

Being part of the sca group,it's probably off the same line as Ridge Ryder???

[Beni C]

Ended up buying the Runva 11XP black edition, havent installed it yet but it looks good!!

[93patrol]

Ended up buying the Runva 11XP black edition, havent installed it yet but it looks good!!

I picked up the same one but in the red colour. Really good price

[Family4x4]

Ended up buying the Runva 11XP black edition, havent installed it yet but it looks good!!

I bought the same one too in black.

[NP99]

Sorry, I misunderstood the question....

[@GUte]

Sorry, I misunderstood the question....

Good model. How does it pull?

[matthewperk]

I have the Ironman 4x4, 12000lb with synthetic rope. Loved the fact they had the built in breather.

Looks awesome and pulls like a 12 year old with a sports illustrated.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y517/matthewperk/Ad_Winches_zps0fcb4ede.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/matthewperk/media/Ad_Winches_zps0fcb4ede.jpg.html)