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12th July 2015, 07:20 PM
MudRunnerTD

Here you go AB, everything you need to know about your rope is here

nissanpatrol.com.au - Splicing-a-Dyneema-Winch-Rope
12th July 2015, 07:23 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

AB even came up with the idea of mounting the light under the light bar!!!! He knows Stuff...............all. :p

you liked that idea don't lie ;)
12th July 2015, 07:52 PM
Winnie

Awesome work anyhow guys, I can't wait to see it and it's making me want mine back from the welders even more now!
12th July 2015, 10:09 PM
Rossco

Awesone stuff. Will have to try out all these new goodies soon. I do like the led idea, might have to steal that one, would have been handy on that last adventure we did in the dark.
12th July 2015, 10:59 PM
MudRunnerTD

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Originally Posted by Rossco

Awesone stuff. Will have to try out all these new goodies soon. I do like the led idea, might have to steal that one, would have been handy on that last adventure we did in the dark.

Seriously changes everything in the dark mate. No Brainer. I have had a light there as long as I have had a Himount. Winner.
12th July 2015, 11:06 PM
MudRunnerTD

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Originally Posted by Rossco

Awesone stuff. Will have to try out all these new goodies soon. I do like the led idea, might have to steal that one, would have been handy on that last adventure we did in the dark.

If you don't have a lightbar handy hanging under your top rail of your bull bar then on the back of your number plate works great. That's where mine is..

See this post from my build thread showing the light on my plate

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

See on the back of the numberplate i have fitted a white LED marker light that is switched with the winch isolation switch in the dash and lights up the winch whenever power is connected to it. F*#king awesome at night for winching.

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/St...g?t=1294271930

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/St...g?t=1294271930

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/St...g?t=1294271930
13th July 2015, 06:32 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Here you go AB, everything you need to know about your rope is here nissanpatrol.com.au - Splicing-a-Dyneema-Winch-Rope

good news, was chatting to a work colleague today who has spliced rope a million times from rigging equipment and will show us in person how it's done.
13th July 2015, 10:29 PM
MudRunnerTD

Just unwrap it and cut out the crap bit then wash it (even just through a bucket of water) then grab the eyelets and get him to sort it for you, winner!
13th July 2015, 11:02 PM
Rossco

Going to do a few mods to mine whilst it's out and on the bench. Where's a good place to get air line & fittings for breathers - would a good tool shop have those? Also how did you modify the brake shaft. Did you get it drilled and tapped or weld a nut on the end? Also! What plate is on the end drum - doesn't look standard?
13th July 2015, 11:16 PM
MudRunnerTD

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Originally Posted by Rossco

Going to do a few mods to mine whilst it's out and on the bench. Where's a good place to get air line & fittings for breathers - would a good tool shop have those? Also how did you modify the brake shaft. Did you get it drilled and tapped or weld a nut on the end? Also! What plate is on the end drum - doesn't look standard?

Any hose shop like Pertek will sell pneumatic hose fittings and air hose like that. That Brake Shaft was modified by Flamingfab and he welded a nut and made the end cap. I upgraded to a Gigglepin Brake shaft and gave AB my modified one. Lucky bloke.

Again the drum has been professionally modified with an inner roller Bearing installed to replace the nylon bush that Warn use. Makes a massive difference to the friction on the drum end. I bought it a couple of years ago and again gave it to AB as I have gone a Deltatek Air Freespool.
13th July 2015, 11:27 PM
Rossco

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Any hose shop like Pertek will sell pneumatic hose fittings and air hose like that. That Brake Shaft was modified by Flamingfab and he welded a nut and made the end cap. I upgraded to a Gigglepin Brake shaft and gave AB my modified one. Lucky bloke.

Again the drum has been professionally modified with an inner roller Bearing installed to replace the nylon bush that Warn use. Makes a massive difference to the friction on the drum end. I bought it a couple of years ago and again gave it to AB as I have gone a Deltatek Air Freespool.

Haha Yes AB is a lucky bloke!! [emoji4] Might upgrade to a bearing end one day but not just yet, thought it might have been.
I took my shaft into an engineering shop near work but couldn't tap it because of the hardness. It does look neat with the little cap, might have a play around see what i can come up with. . .
13th July 2015, 11:33 PM
MudRunnerTD

It is a pretty basic mod mate, weld on a decent nut. Using a piece of water pipe cut the right length, weld an end plate on it. Make sure the pipe is cut the right length. ( long enough to hole the end on at the same depth that the circlip would normally, your replacing the circlip here)

Take out the bolt on the end of ABs brake shaft and it will be very clear to see. Put a couple of clamps on the brakes first though!!!!
13th July 2015, 11:49 PM
Rossco

Yeah sweet sounds pretty simple, that's a good way of doing it. I'll check out AB's or just steal it when he isn't looking!!
15th July 2015, 08:58 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Here you go AB, everything you need to know about your rope is here nissanpatrol.com.au - Splicing-a-Dyneema-Winch-Rope

thanks mate, that animation was an eye splice. After scouring the web this video below seems to be pretty good for splicing two joins...thoughts?

http://youtu.be/yjhBEe_8XHg
15th July 2015, 09:29 PM
MudRunnerTD

Easy as mate.
16th July 2015, 07:30 PM
AB

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Redecorated the lounge room, the misses is wrapped ;) I'm going to splice the rope tonight.
16th July 2015, 07:44 PM
Clunk

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Redecorated the lounge room, the misses is wrapped ;) I'm going to splice the rope tonight.

Probably as wrapped as my missus was when she found me snatch strap in the washing machine, all nice and clean [emoji12]
16th July 2015, 07:53 PM
Winnie

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Probably as wrapped as my missus was when she found me snatch strap in the washing machine, all nice and clean [emoji12]

I bet it was reeeeal clean though!
16th July 2015, 07:58 PM
Clunk

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Originally Posted by Winnie

I bet it was reeeeal clean though!

Came out like new mate
16th July 2015, 09:40 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by AB

Redecorated the lounge room, the misses is wrapped ;) I'm going to splice the rope tonight.

rotating every 30 minutes and spacing the rope. Mrs walks in...Jesus Christ babe you're treating that rope like its a baby. ;)
16th July 2015, 09:45 PM
Winnie

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rotating every 30 minutes and spacing the rope. Mrs walks in...Jesus Christ babe you're treating that rope like its a baby. ;)

Meanwhile Lockie is crying on the floor in a soiled nappy... Wait son I am drying my rope!
16th July 2015, 10:32 PM
AB

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That was easy and came up a treat! That video above is a winner!!

Here's a tip that wasn't on the video but made it ten times easier, tape a texture lid to each end, slid down the rope like a dream!

5 minute job...done!

Metric is 400mm enter each join and come out at 700mm after the enter point for 10mm rope.

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16th July 2015, 10:33 PM
AB

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Job done ;)Attachment 59831

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16th July 2015, 10:36 PM
AB

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..............here's a better photo
17th July 2015, 06:02 AM
Winnie

Yeah nice job!
17th July 2015, 06:49 PM
AB

Eureka!!

The bolt fitted perfectly Darren ;)
17th July 2015, 07:01 PM
Rossco

What size botl did you go. M12 x 1.5? I've got your other bolts here too and ordered a couple of snazzy hooks. . . Should be in next week . . .
17th July 2015, 07:07 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by Rossco

What size botl did you go. M12 x 1.5? I've got your other bolts here too and ordered a couple of snazzy hooks. . . Should be in next week . . .

legend, thank you mate, let me know how much I owe you.

Nah it was 12mm original this one is 1/2"
17th July 2015, 07:33 PM
Rossco

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Originally Posted by AB

legend, thank you mate, let me know how much I owe you.

Nah it was 12mm original this one is 1/2"

Yeah all good, was going to get the price of the hook but forgot. . . O well!

Any chance i could grab your old sump bolt if your not using it. going m12 with mine but not very happy with what i got from enzed. . . will do for now tho. . .
17th July 2015, 07:33 PM
MudRunnerTD

Excellent. Did you shorten it?
17th July 2015, 07:34 PM
MudRunnerTD

Yeah I think my Tap was labelled wrong.
17th July 2015, 07:35 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by Rossco

Yeah all good, was going to get the price of the hook but forgot. . . O well! Any chance i could grab your old sump bolt if your not using it. going m12 with mine but not very happy with what i got from enzed. . . will do for now tho. . .

no probs.....
17th July 2015, 07:36 PM
AB

It went straight in and didn't touch anything.

Do I need to shorten?
17th July 2015, 07:41 PM
Winnie

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Originally Posted by Rossco

Yeah all good, was going to get the price of the hook but forgot. . . O well!

Any chance i could grab your old sump bolt if your not using it. going m12 with mine but not very happy with what i got from enzed. . . will do for now tho. . .

When you're finished show me where you are putting your drain and fill plugs too! And whatever other fun stuff you are doing to the winch =]
17th July 2015, 07:45 PM
Rossco

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Yeah I think my Tap was labelled wrong.

Time for some glasses hahaha!!
17th July 2015, 08:52 PM
MudRunnerTD

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Originally Posted by Rossco

Time for some glasses hahaha!!

Lol, nah I have a large Tap and Die kit and probably made in China, this is the second time I have come across a Tap that was the wrong size! Oh well. Fixed now.
17th July 2015, 09:11 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Lol, nah I have a large Tap and Die kit and probably made in China, this is the second time I have come across a Tap that was the wrong size! Oh well. Fixed now.

it's definitely 1/2" that's for sure ;)

Ground that bolt back too mate, just to be safe.
19th July 2015, 07:10 PM
AB

So I've jumped the gun and wired everything up bar the front switches on the grille for the high mount.

If I run a single cable (or just run two) from the isolator in the cab and then splice off to both switches (in and out) on the grille to both the in/out wires right near the solenoid surely that is ok?
19th July 2015, 07:19 PM
Bloodyaussie

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Originally Posted by AB

So I've jumped the gun and wired everything up bar the front switches on the grille for the high mount.

If I run a single cable (or just run two) from the isolator in the cab and then splice off to both switches (in and out) on the grille to both the in/out wires right near the solenoid surely that is ok?

If i have read it right then that should be fine...
19th July 2015, 07:40 PM
MudRunnerTD

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Originally Posted by AB

So I've jumped the gun and wired everything up bar the front switches on the grille for the high mount.

If I run a single cable (or just run two) from the isolator in the cab and then splice off to both switches (in and out) on the grille to both the in/out wires right near the solenoid surely that is ok?

Edit. Sorry just read your post again. Yes it will work but you already have a wire you can use at the front.

Take positive power from the LED light straight to those 2 switches in series. That power is isolated via the inside isolator switch. They just need a 12v supply they can send to the Solenoid for switching. Have another look at that drawing I did bud.

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