Author Topic: winches (Read 17280 times)

darren · « **Reply #25 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:09:10 PM »

You can also get them from ok off rd pretty cheap

trekkn · « **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

my 2 cents of dribble

Bird · « **Reply #27 on:** August 22, 2011, 11:02:33 PM »

Quote from: trekkn 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

hahahahaha!!

PS... I love my Warn 9000... it has got me out of deep sheet more than once.
http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/538927-post11.html
Single line job.

The 10,000lb Warn is nearly 25-30KG heavier than the 9000....

Tim - Stratford · « **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.

rodw · « **Reply #29 on:** August 22, 2011, 11:13:36 PM »

Quote from: trekkn 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

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.

trekkn · « **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

thanks to all for your input

trekkn · « **Reply #31 on:** August 23, 2011, 12:10:06 AM »

is a tabor winch the entry level warn ? the 12000lb looks good on ebay

D4D · « **Reply #32 on:** August 23, 2011, 07:40:52 AM »

Quote from: trekkn on August 23, 2011, 12:10:06 AM

is a tabor winch the entry level warn ?

yes
http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/src/tabor_9k.shtml

Moto Mech · « **Reply #33 on:** August 23, 2011, 11:37:18 AM »

Quote from: mystq on August 22, 2011, 07:18:09 AM

Sounds like you are happy with the Ironman winch, Have you used it with your camper on?

Yep, hauled the cruiser and camper out of Palm Creek no worries in a single line pull.

Fivid · « **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.

Dave

TroyE · « **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

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

troy

ps high mount is not on the list either

trekkn · « **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

D4D · « **Reply #37 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:39:17 AM »

Quote from: trekkn on August 23, 2011, 10:56:59 PM

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

darren · « **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
http://winches.manufacturer.supplierlist.com/
http://www.tx-winches.com/products/4x4-winch-176922.html

Bird · « **Reply #39 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:43:39 AM »

Quote from: darren 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
http://winches.manufacturer.supplierlist.com/
http://www.tx-winches.com/products/4x4-winch-176922.html

bloke in unzud is doing quite well out of doing this as a side business... flogging them as no name.. they come with a 1minute 1ft warranty

Redback · « **Reply #40 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:09:19 AM »

X9 Superwinch

Baz.

jclures · « **Reply #41 on:** August 25, 2011, 06:52:08 AM »

I still have my old thomas, I think they were made in Brisbane.

Bird · « **Reply #42 on:** August 25, 2011, 11:34:10 AM »

Was it this forum some bloke was importing a Warn from USA??

Wondering how he went with it in the end and how many 100's he saved

trekkn · « **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
cheers everyone

trekkn

D4D · « **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

GU Rich · « **Reply #45 on:** August 26, 2011, 01:36:12 PM »

Quote from: D4D 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

You should get that on a T-Shirt...

Maîneÿ . . . · « **Reply #46 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:16:46 PM »

Quote from: D4D 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

Yeaahhh,

tell that to his absolutely terrific lookin ex wife

TroyE · « **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

troy

D4D · « **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.

S G Leslie & Sons
19 Mologa Rd Heidelberg VIC 3081
(03) 94592859

TroyE · « **Reply #49 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:56:46 PM »

Quote from: D4D 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.

S G Leslie & Sons
19 Mologa Rd Heidelberg VIC 3081
(03) 94592859

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

troy

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