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I am about to instal a new 12000lb winch.
Question is old school wire or this flashy looking lighter rope stuff?
During the wet season up here it will earn its money, so i guess I'm saying it won't be a decoration.
Your thoughts as to which way to go? I'm thinking Ironman cause I've spent way too much getting this Ol girl where I want it to buy a warn etc..
Cheers
Marty
Rope for sure. Light, Safe, easy to use.
Another for the synthetic rope....get the best quality one you can, and you won't go back.
Mic
Plus one for synthetic rope!
I prefer rrope but due to the $$$ ended up with wire. if you can afford the rope go for it.
With wire you have to ensure that there are no crossovers when you are winching as these will creat flatspots and could eventually cause a faulre.
I have seen rope flattened by repeated use - but was still safe to use.
Plus wire can be hard on the hands
Plus is does not float
I've got the ironman winch with rope and cannot fault it.Quote:
Originally Posted by rafa
Go the Plasma style rope and buy the slide on protective sleeve as its not very UV friendly.
I have seen canvas covers for winches on Ebay
Rope is safer and easier to use as well being lighter.
Make sure you give it a wash every now and then, just like a snatch strap. Dirt can get into the fibres and cause wear. It is a good time to make sure the rope is laid correctly on the drum too.
As you know weight is your enemy on outback roads so by using Dyneema style rope and a hauwse fairlead
you could be losing up to 15KG of weight off the front end , has to be a good thing, take your old winch cable
and get "eyes" spliced in each end makes a great winch extension, if you need it.
Ironman have a great warranty, no questions asked
I'm old school and like wire. Rope has its disadvantages as does wire!
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
Who up in Darwin do you recommend. And 9 or 12000. Cheers. MartyQuote:
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).Quote:
Originally Posted by rafa
As for our distributor in Darwin:
Discount Auto Parts
1 - 11 Stuart Highway
Darwin, 801
NT, Australia
Phone: (08) 89460082
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ironman 4x4
Marty.
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I'm looking for a hawse fair lead that has the 330mm bolt centres and is also offset does anybody know where to get one? Ta