Question re Wire or Rope. On New winch.

Love my rope and won't go back, its so much easier to use

I went with Runva winch with rope, the weight saving would have to be at least 10kgs.

I've found the rope has a tendency to jam up sometimes if it is not laid nice and tight, and you have to take a little more care with it if winching across rocks, but in all other ways it seems like a much better way to go to me.

Rope is without a doubt much easier to handle and also provides a decent weight saving (10-15kg).

I'd definitely recommend the rope over cable and you'll thank yourself after a few uses of it! Just keep an eye on it when recovering (i.e. don't have it dragged over rocks) and ensure you wash it out occasionally as previously stated and it should provide you years of service.

Either way though, rope or cable you're sure to have some fun with it!

Cheers,

Matt
Ironman 4x4

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Originally Posted by Ironman 4x4

Rope is without a doubt much easier to handle and also provides a decent weight saving (10-15kg).

I'd definitely recommend the rope over cable and you'll thank yourself after a few uses of it! Just keep an eye on it when recovering (i.e. don't have it dragged over rocks) and ensure you wash it out occasionally as previously stated and it should provide you years of service.

Either way though, rope or cable you're sure to have some fun with it!

Cheers,

Matt
Ironman 4x4

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Who up in Darwin do you recommend. And 9 or 12000. Cheers. Marty

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Originally Posted by rafa

Who up in Darwin do you recommend. And 9 or 12000. Cheers. Marty

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For a Patrol we generally recommend going the 12,000lb if you can afford it. You can get away with a 9,500lb but you're likely going to need to use snatch blocks and double line pulls more often (not to mention it being slower).

As for our distributor in Darwin:

Discount Auto Parts
1 - 11 Stuart Highway
Darwin, 801
NT, Australia
Phone: (08) 89460082

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Originally Posted by Ironman 4x4

For a Patrol we generally recommend going the 12,000lb if you can afford it. You can get away with a 9,500lb but you're likely going to need to use snatch blocks and double line pulls more often (not to mention it being slower).

As for our distributor in Darwin:

Discount Auto Parts
1 - 11 Stuart Highway
Darwin, 801
NT, Australia
Phone: (08) 89460082

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Thanks Mate. Wet season coming up and I'm out every week so will put it to good use. Just went through the notorious Cahill's Crossing this morning. Only 1 croc in site. Went at low tide so pretty tame.

Marty.

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