New winch time

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Originally Posted by katwoman

so, you think 11000lb winch is big enoug for the GU ?

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Plenty big enough, I've pulled out bogged GUs with no issues

Yeah 11,000 is fine. If you are that stuck, use a pulley to lighten the load on the winch and components.

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Originally Posted by Clunk

I'm another one with a Runva 11XP, so can't really comment on the 3 you've chosen............. but happy with the one I've got, again had not issues with it, although I would say that the hook feels a bit on the cheap side to me - but it's not failed.............. yet. I'll probably replace it soon - the hook that is

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winch hooks aren't stamped are they?
they just say its ok, I run a plasma friendly latch lock hook

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Originally Posted by Winnie

I had the newer model with the breather. Still managed to fill with water somehow.

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why not extend the breather up and out of harms way with a sintered filter on the end
We all modify equipment from brand new to suit or condition

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Originally Posted by threedogs

why not extend the breather up and out of harms way with a sintered filter on the end
We all modify equipment from brand new to suit or condition

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It was long enough. Sat right at the top of the firewall.

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Originally Posted by Winnie

It was long enough. Sat right at the top of the firewall.

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one of those fuel filters fitted to it would stop any mud etc getting in
but it done and thats it

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Originally Posted by threedogs

one of those fuel filters fitted to it would stop any mud etc getting in
but it done and thats it

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It had one. Water ingress was obviously through winch dealer somewhere else.

The stuff that you 2 do with your winches you need an Ironman 12000lb

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Originally Posted by threedogs

winch hooks aren't stamped are they?
they just say its ok, I run a plasma friendly latch lock hook

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I upgraded to a bigger one from TJM. Pretty sure it's stamped, but the real benefit to me was the bigger diameter. It means I can put both ends of a tree trunk protector in with ease, instead of flopping around with it to get it to work, or using a shackle. Just one less thing to go flying in a mishap.

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Originally Posted by Throbbinhood

I upgraded to a bigger one from TJM. Pretty sure it's stamped, but the real benefit to me was the bigger diameter. It means I can put both ends of a tree trunk protector in with ease, instead of flopping around with it to get it to work, or using a shackle. Just one less thing to go flying in a mishap.

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Yes youre right I to have the gold zinc plated hook the larger hook area is certainly a bonus