12000lb generic ebay winch yay or nay

[jimbeamteam]

Hey all, I'm considering getting one of those generic winches off ebay, one of the I force ones like this

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=251096836404

Has anyone had any experience with these types of winches, i know it isn't a top shelf model but it wont be gettin alot of use, a just in case winch. has anyone attached one of these to factory gu patrol bullbar(with slot for winch)? any modifications needed or do they fit right in?

[Bloodyaussie]

Your link is broken!!!

[megatexture]

item has been removed... but also remember that you more than likely won’t be able to get replacement parts for a cheap winch maybe ask, or be prepared to dump it for a replacement if something happens to it

[jimbeamteam]

Sorry this one might work better

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....X:eRTM:AU:1123

[jimbeamteam]

or not, bugger, not sure how to get it up properly, its one of the cheap ones anyway

[threedogs]

Gunna be same old same old, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
save your fun vouchers for a decent one or a diff lock IMO

[matthewperk]

I bought an iforce 12,000lb. Broke down on first use. It has paper gaskets that leaked like nothing. And the clutch handle wouldn't lock in with the nut once I pulled apart the gearbox. I'll sell you mine for $100! (Not working) I'm looking at buying one of the new ironman winches or a xd9000 depending on finances...

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[threedogs]

At least you have warranty in Aust if you decide to go with Ironman. Mate put one on his 4x4
something stuffed up, no questions asked Ironman fitted a brand new winch, gotta like that

[jimbeamteam]

that's the sort of thing I'm worried about matthewperk, I ain't gonna be using the winch constantly but I'd like to know its there if i do need it, i like the warn winches and the bullbar is suited to the xd9000 which'd be handy, maybe i should keep an eye out for a decent 2nd hand one

[megatexture]

there are plenty of quality winches on the market, if you don’t plan on using it often just get a mid priced one. warn have made a few lemons in there day also so it can be luck of the draw.
I have a tabor9k winch that’s made by warn it’s just there cheep version and I’ve flogged it many times and have only had to replace the free spool lever once in 3yrs. just look for a mid price one and inquire about warranty and after market parts avalible and dont forget to service it even if you dont use it much.