Does any other Winch fit the factory Nissan Bullbar on a 2011 GU CRD?

[hybrid]

Hi All,

Just wondering if there is any other brand of winch that fits the factory Nissan Patrol Bar on a 2011 CRD? Don't get me wrong I love the Warn 9000 but they are pretty expensive, was just curious to if there is an alternative.

Cheers
Renee

[Stropp]

all the others will but you may have to turn the end case depending on brand, not a big job. a few guys of late have been going the runva winch which seems very good value.

[BigRAWesty]

Runva 11xp fit between the chassis rails.

[Bacho86]

X 2 on the runva 11xp

[mattpatrol]

I have been recommended the runwa winch too by many people. If you do fit them please follow up with the price and details mate.

[Rock Trol]

I have the RUNVA EWX9500-Q Competition winch with Dyneema rope. It costs $699 and I paid an extra $150 to get it fitted by Pro 4x4 here in Adelaide. They are a good alternative to the WARN if price is a factor.
5 years warranty.

http://www.runvawinch.com.au/winches/4wd-electric/ewx9500-q-competition/

[BigRAWesty]

I have the RUNVA EWX9500-Q Competition winch with Dyneema rope. It costs $699 and I paid an extra $150 to get it fitted by Pro 4x4 here in Adelaide. They are a good alternative to the WARN if price is a factor.
5 years warranty.

http://www.runvawinch.com.au/winches/4wd-electric/ewx9500-q-competition/

Nice. This winch was my second choice.

[Rock Trol]

It was a very tight fit though in the standard Nissan winch bar but they managed to fit the 9500-Q with a few mm to spare.

[BigRAWesty]

It was a very tight fit though in the standard Nissan winch bar but they managed to fit the 9500-Q with a few mm to spare.

Nice one. The 11xp has heaps of room.

[hybrid]

Awesome guy's , thanks for the feedback, does anyone have pics they can upload of one fitted to the factory GU bar?

[Rock Trol]

These photos show the Runva 9500-Q winch in the Nissan steel bar.

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This pic shows the control box mounted inside the bar out of the weather. Top is exposed a little but the control box is 100% water proof. The winch rope is generally well protected from the sun and rain. It would not get much direct sunlight.

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[hybrid]

Great, thanks Rock Troll, did you use Dynema Rope or cable?

[Rock Trol]

It's the Dyneema version.
The difference between the two is the cable (steel or dyneema rope) and the fairlead, roller or hawse. The steel rope comes with the 4 roller fairlead while the dyneema has the aluminium hawse as in the pictures. No rollers. The rope just runs over the smooth aluminium surface.

[hybrid]

I am thinking I should get the rope, but it's weird trusting the rope to pull such a heavy vehicle out of a sticky situation, in saying that heaps of people seem to use it though.



It's the Dyneema version.
The difference between the two is the cable (steel or dyneema rope) and the fairlead, roller or hawse. The steel rope comes with the 4 roller fairlead while the dyneema has the aluminium hawse as in the pictures. No rollers. The rope just runs over the smooth aluminium surface.

[threedogs]

Dyneema [tm] has been around for a very long time , first it is much safer to use as it does not store energy
like SWR, If Dyneema breaks is just falls to the ground ,so less chance of injury. It floats too
and for the size used is incredibly strong for its size, you can splice it in the field if it breaks, something you
cant do with SWR.
Just using Dyneema 10mm and an alloy or nylon hawse saves quite a bit of weight as well.
Prices have come right down and 35 mtrs will cost you under $200 theese days.
I had eyelet swaiged onto each end of my SWR and if going right off the beaten track I can use that as an
extension.

[Smoothrun]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?31944-Runva-11Xp-Install-to-Genuine-Nissan-Bar

Dunno if its too late but I started my install with pics tonight if your interested

Cheers, Dave

[Smoothrun]

[QUOTE=Rock Trol;574680]These photos show the Runva 9500-Q winch in the Nissan steel bar.

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This pic shows the control box mounted inside the bar out of the weather. Top is exposed a little but the control box is 100% water proof. The winch rope is generally well protected from the sun and rain. It would not get much direct sunlight.

I dont want to sound rude and in no way any offence but I think this needs clarification RockTrol, unless i got an old unit.

I bought my 11XP today and the control box is in no way 100% waterproof, in fact there is no significant point I could make about it being waterproof. It has a metal base plate with holes and a metal cover that is as helpful as a whitegoods cover, having said that I dont think it is majorly important to be 100% waterproof, it looks good enough to go underwater IMHO

Im happy with that, Ive read only twice people silicone them up solid because of corrosion, but personally i think they have over reacted. In the end it comes down to maintenance, in winter months ill spray it up with silicone grease and not plug up the base plate like ive read, drain holes i recon. In the summer give it a spray after crossings if need be. The rope needs maintenance so may as well check the electrics whilst your at it. Either way everything gets operated whilst checking.

I can see where you mounted your control box RockTrol, looks good, but how did u mount it, im at that point at the moment so id appreciate your feedback.

Cheers Dave

[Rock Trol]

Hi Smoothrun..

I should have written solenoid not control box. According to the web site they are: "100% Waterproof competition grade solenoid". The box may not be waterproof but the solenoids are. Then again, moisture might start corroding the contacts.

The control box is fitted via a bracket that bolts to the bull bar, just behind the number plate. The steel is doubled walled there so the bracket bolts to the back and extends towards the radiator. As you can see from the picture the control box is mostly behind and under the grill. Just the plug peaks out. I don't have a picture at the moment though and you can't see much.

If no bracket came with the winch then mine would have been fabricated by Pro 4x4 when they fitted the winch.

[Smoothrun]

Yeah, I agree with ya about the solenoid, and they do look realy good, I dont think we will have any dramas as long as they are maintained

As far as the mount goes Ive sorted that out then. was just waiting to see what you had done. Cheers and thanks

[Ironman 4x4]

Ours fits :D

Just gotta rotate the gearbox - but you need to do this on all winches.

Cheers,

Matt
Ironman 4x4

[hybrid]

Hi Matt,

What model Winch? and how does it compare to the Runva and Warn Winches?

Thanks
Renee

Ours fits :D

Just gotta rotate the gearbox - but you need to do this on all winches.

Cheers,

Matt
Ironman 4x4

[Getaboutabit]

At a quick look the Tigers 11 12000lb should fit
With room for the controler under the bar as well

[Ironman 4x4]

Hi Matt,

What model Winch? and how does it compare to the Runva and Warn Winches?

Thanks
Renee

Hey Renee,

Both our 9500lb and 12000lb will fit.

As for other brands, it will really depend. I know warn winches change sizes pretty significantly (the genuine bars generally recommend the XD9000 from memory), and there are some other brands with long motors etc. It'd be best to contact the manufacturers of those brands to confirm.

Hope that helps!

Cheers,

Matt
Ironman 4x4