Poll

what brand and capacity

Warn
38 (45.8%)
Premier
4 (4.8%)
Tigerz11
10 (12%)
Ironman
6 (7.2%)
mako
5 (6%)
Mile marker
1 (1.2%)
Tjm
4 (4.8%)
chinese
11 (13.3%)
Thompson
0 (0%)
Thomas
1 (1.2%)
Tmax
1 (1.2%)
runva
1 (1.2%)
ridge ryder
1 (1.2%)

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Re: winches
« Reply #25 on: August 22, 2011, 10:09:10 PM »
You can also get them from ok off rd pretty cheap
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Re: winches
« Reply #26 on: August 22, 2011, 10:27:15 PM »
isnt the avenger a mako winch?

as for the 4wd action testing i woundnt use the paper there dribble is written on to wipe my ass

as i think they make a certain product the winner for kick backs from certain companys just my opinion

i take whats in the mag as light reading where as some see it as a bible

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Re: winches
« Reply #27 on: August 22, 2011, 11:02:33 PM »
isnt the avenger a mako winch?

as for the 4wd action testing i woundnt use the paper there dribble is written on to wipe my ass

as i think they make a certain product the winner for kick backs from certain companys just my opinion

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Re: winches
« Reply #28 on: August 22, 2011, 11:06:21 PM »
M10000 for me - 6 1/2 years old, replaced one solenoid. Did pull it down a few years ago and when I put it back together sealed up the gaps.


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Re: winches
« Reply #29 on: August 22, 2011, 11:13:36 PM »
isnt the avenger a mako winch?

as for the 4wd action testing i woundnt use the paper there dribble is written on to wipe my ass

as i think they make a certain product the winner for kick backs from certain companys just my opinion

i take whats in the mag as light reading where as some see it as a bible

my 2 cents of dribble


Yes, Avenger Mako winch. Incidently, Mako designed the Premier winch but it is manufactured elsewhere. You are entitled to have an opinion about 4WD Action but don't let that make you overlook a very good winch. I though the comparo was pretty god really. In the comparo, it was only Premier, Avenger and Warn 9.5 XP that made it through all testing. Reading between the lines, the only reason why Warn did not get the award was the price....

Maybe you are right about 4WD Action but that does not explain why the Tigerz that is promoted heavily on their forum with free giveaways did not get through the testing... Just my opinion, but I think Avenger Mako is a step above Tigerz and Ironman.

As I said before, side by side testing of line speed is very revealing, well worth doing as it is an eyeopener. We did it in our 4WD club. Next time round I'd go Avenger or Warn.

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Re: winches
« Reply #30 on: August 22, 2011, 11:36:54 PM »
i dont think line speed will bother me to much im more after a reliable winch that can get me out of a bog or assist me in getting up a track with the ct on then how quick it will drag me up of out of a spot

and the mako seems like a good winch and i havent discounted it at all im just after some honest results from people that use there winch in a similar manner in which i plan to ie towing a camper and remote travel not comps or winch truck events

i like the 2 speed 12000lb tigerz11 winch but im leaning towards a second hand warn and upgrade the motor and give it a service if i can find 1 for a good price

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Re: winches
« Reply #31 on: August 23, 2011, 12:10:06 AM »
is a tabor winch the entry level warn ? the 12000lb looks good on ebay

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« Reply #32 on: August 23, 2011, 07:40:52 AM »
is a tabor winch the entry level warn ?


yes
http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/src/tabor_9k.shtml
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Re: winches
« Reply #33 on: August 23, 2011, 11:37:18 AM »
Sounds like you are happy with the Ironman winch, Have you used it with your camper on?
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Re: winches
« Reply #34 on: August 23, 2011, 01:49:08 PM »
We have a TMax 9500 (not in the list).  When I was looking at winches I thought this and Warn were on a par.  I was particularly looking at duty cycle and braking capacity, two things that often get overlooked but can have a big effect on how you can use your winch.

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« Reply #35 on: August 23, 2011, 04:06:39 PM »
I've got a 50plus(I have checked the serial number with warn)  year old warn high mount (came with the car) it still works and has been used in anger plenty of times, but, it's well over due for a rebuild, I'll put new solenoids, seals and a 6HP motor when I get a second mortgage  :'( but it will go for an other 50 years ;D and has about 50M of cable on it, so it's good for a double line put with a snatch block, witch gives me upto 16000pound pull ;D

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Re: winches
« Reply #36 on: August 23, 2011, 10:56:59 PM »
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320730964506

whats everyones thoughts on this winch looks good for the money

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Re: winches
« Reply #37 on: August 24, 2011, 06:39:17 AM »
whats everyones thoughts on this winch looks good for the money


Not bad, if I was looking for a cheaper (non Warn) winch I'd seriously be looking at one of these
http://www.premierwinch.com.au/default.asp?action=article&ID=21553
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Re: winches
« Reply #38 on: August 24, 2011, 06:53:15 AM »
Why not go direct, If you buy one prior to someone putting a Ironman/Tigerz/aldi sticker on it you could save some money

http://yinzhoudongfeng.en.made-in-china.com/product-list-1.html
http://www.cz-winch.com/p-Atv-winch-80930/
http://www.df-winch.com/p-Electric-Winches-23251/4X4-winches-51462/
http://www.alibaba.com/countrysearch/CN/4x4-electric-winch.html
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« Reply #39 on: August 24, 2011, 10:43:39 AM »
Why not go direct, If you buy one prior to someone putting a Ironman/Tigerz/aldi sticker on it you could save some money

http://yinzhoudongfeng.en.made-in-china.com/product-list-1.html
http://www.cz-winch.com/p-Atv-winch-80930/
http://www.df-winch.com/p-Electric-Winches-23251/4X4-winches-51462/
http://www.alibaba.com/countrysearch/CN/4x4-electric-winch.html
http://winches.manufacturer.supplierlist.com/
http://www.tx-winches.com/products/4x4-winch-176922.html

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Re: winches
« Reply #40 on: August 24, 2011, 11:09:19 AM »
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« Reply #41 on: August 25, 2011, 06:52:08 AM »
I still have my old thomas, I think they were made in Brisbane.

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« Reply #42 on: August 25, 2011, 11:34:10 AM »
Was it this forum some bloke was importing a Warn from USA??

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« Reply #43 on: August 26, 2011, 01:21:38 PM »
thanks for your input i have just purchased a new warn 9.5 xp with 30m of 3/8 wire rope i would have prefered plasma rope but ill have to wait to upgrade it, I got it for a great price but still spent more then i wanted to
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« Reply #44 on: August 26, 2011, 01:22:45 PM »
Congrats, remember a Warn is for life not just for Christmas, treat it right and it will treat you right :)
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« Reply #45 on: August 26, 2011, 01:36:12 PM »
Congrats, remember a Warn is for life not just for Christmas, treat it right and it will treat you right :)
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« Reply #46 on: August 26, 2011, 02:16:46 PM »
Congrats, remember a Warn is for life not just for Christmas, treat it right and it will treat you right :)


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Re: winches
« Reply #47 on: August 27, 2011, 01:48:46 PM »
So has anyone got any idea where to get the best deal on replacement parts for a warn 8274? I'm after a brake & seal kits, will put new solenoids and an upgrade on the motor(part # 7536) for a 6hp. will be better than new ;D

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« Reply #48 on: August 27, 2011, 01:53:48 PM »
You could try Mal Leslie, he is not the cheapest but he knows everything there is to know about Warn winches.

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« Reply #49 on: August 27, 2011, 01:56:46 PM »
You could try Mal Leslie, he is not the cheapest but he knows everything there is to know about Warn winches.

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thanks but the freight would kill me, I'm in Townsville, but I'll give em a call and have a chat.

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