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    Choises

    I have a small dilemma, I've got to choose what to purchase first a front ARB Diff Locker or a winch still tossing up what winch to get.

    My question to you all what would you get first.

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    I have found since having the locker I almost never use my winch but they are a must have for so many reasons....

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    I would get the winch first, you can still get stuck with a locker, and with out a winch getting out might be difficult.
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    I have both but I would go a winch. A winch will get you out of the poo more times than a locker will. But as BA stated, having a locker you may use the winch less...

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    With little experience and no front locker, I have already utilised my winch.
    Runva winches are a great choice.
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    I rarely use the winch for myself......but I would get the winch first, as it will help in more places ......a locker won't generally ensure that you will get out of a boggy hole, but the winch will
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    If you drive solo then winch if you only head out with mates diff lock and other recovery gear
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    Ok I always go with mates never hit the tracks on my own so I was heading towards the air locker, you all making a fair point.

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    I have had a winch for nearly a year, I have only used the winch to remove a tree that didnt need to be removed, I just wanted to test it, I have been locked for a long time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy View Post
    I have had a winch for nearly a year, I have only used the winch to remove a tree that didnt need to be removed, I just wanted to test it, I have been locked for a long time.
    But you drive a tractor. Lol
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