Or just drive with good intentions, basically the same thought process
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| Author: | fully sick coily [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | winch bar ideas |
hey every one just after some ideas for a winch bar i am only using a 4000lb winch as it is all i can afford atm |
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
Check out the name on that picture. "ATV" winch. Save up a little longer and get a 6000lb at least. |
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| Author: | xedent [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
I just noticed that Tigerz11 winches are on special on there website the 6000lb is $325. http://tigerz11.com.au/categories/Grande-Winches/ |
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| Author: | fully sick coily [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
the only reason i was going 4000lb was because it may never get used it is mainly as a last resort or if im by myself and i manage to get stuck i was thinking something like this |
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
Imagine if you were stuck so good, the 4000lb wouldnt get you out.. |
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| Author: | fully sick coily [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
hopefully i never get stuck that bad |
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| Author: | Fatzook [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
fully sick coily wrote: hopefully i never get stuck that bad If thats the thought process you are using, then just buy a hand winch and save some money. |
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| Author: | abclarke [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
Or just drive with good intentions, basically the same thought process
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| Author: | GRPABT1 [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
If it's a last resort then you're going to be stuck bad. There is no point in running a winch that won't be dependable. |
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| Author: | Fatzook [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
abclarke wrote: Or just drive with good intentions, basically the same thought process Hahahaha
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| Author: | monley [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
GRPABT1 wrote: If it's a last resort then you're going to be stuck bad. There is no point in running a winch that won't be dependable. x1678211862 This is why i went for a 9000LB winch. |
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| Author: | fully sick coily [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
Fatzook wrote: fully sick coily wrote: hopefully i never get stuck that bad If thats the thought process you are using, then just buy a hand winch and save some money. Good idea |
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| Author: | 2stroker [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
GRPABT1 wrote: If it's a last resort then you're going to be stuck bad. There is no point in running a winch that won't be dependable. Actually that is not really the case, 99% of the time that you are stuck you are not stuck bad and it only needs a little bit to get you moving again. 4000 is probably a bit small but is has to be better than no winch at all, in the end if it gets you out of trouble it is better than walking away. |
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| Author: | 2stroker [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
SierraDan wrote: Imagine if you were stuck so good, the 4000lb wouldnt get you out.. If we are going to be imagining stuff why not go all the way - Imagine if you were stuck so bad that a 9000lb wouldn't get you out.. or imagine if you had an LJ and so you just never got stuck.. |
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| Author: | ajsr [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
dont waste your time with anything smaller than 6000lbs in a winch and make sure its series wound motor the 6000 below will lift my whole car off the ground, where as a mate bought an atv stlye winch that cooked itself the first time it ever got used for a half serious recovery http://tigerz11.com.au/products/GRANDE- ... EEMA-.html or if your too tight for the above http://tigerz11.com.au/products/HAND-WINCH-3200KGS.html |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
So much false economy here. Spending $400 on a winch that is unlikely to be to pull you out when you really need it= fail spending days and $$$ building a winch bar to take a winch that can't pull you out=fail Finding out that the winch bar you've made won't fit a 6000lb winch: priceless - 4000lb winches generally don't have the 10X4.5" mounting pattern of 6K an up winches, so you have to build something to take them. I disagree that a 4000lb winch is "better than nothing" a winch that's too small can be dangerous for the brake and long-pull reasons I outlined before. Part of the problem with electric winches is that once you have one you drive differently - you assess an obstacle based on your ability to winch out of it rather than trying to avoid getting stuck. I know this from personal experience from many years ago. Doing this with a winch that's too small to do the job if you are fairly stuck isn't ideal. Steve. |
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| Author: | fully sick coily [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
2stroker wrote: GRPABT1 wrote: If it's a last resort then you're going to be stuck bad. There is no point in running a winch that won't be dependable. Actually that is not really the case, 99% of the time that you are stuck you are not stuck bad and it only needs a little bit to get you moving again. 4000 is probably a bit small but is has to be better than no winch at all, in the end if it gets you out of trouble it is better than walking away. Exactly and its not as if in tight im on first year aprentise wages. Obviously im not goiing to be trying to winch out of a bog hole with it like i said before its a last resort |
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| Author: | just_cruizin [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
poor man pays twice, learnt the hard way. just save a bit more and get the right thing regardless of your intensions. Kinda like buying a 1 tonne "d" shackle. |
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| Author: | joel [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
fully sick coily wrote: 2stroker wrote: GRPABT1 wrote: If it's a last resort then you're going to be stuck bad. There is no point in running a winch that won't be dependable. Actually that is not really the case, 99% of the time that you are stuck you are not stuck bad and it only needs a little bit to get you moving again. 4000 is probably a bit small but is has to be better than no winch at all, in the end if it gets you out of trouble it is better than walking away. Exactly and its not as if in tight im on first year aprentise wages. Obviously im not goiing to be trying to winch out of a bog hole with it like i said before its a last resort i dont understand. whats the point of getting it if you cant get out of a bog hole with it? and if you have tried everything and the winch is a last resort, you would want it to be a good last resort, not something designed for a quad bike. either get a hand winch or a decent winch. |
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| Author: | monley [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
fully sick coily wrote: 2stroker wrote: GRPABT1 wrote: If it's a last resort then you're going to be stuck bad. There is no point in running a winch that won't be dependable. Actually that is not really the case, 99% of the time that you are stuck you are not stuck bad and it only needs a little bit to get you moving again. 4000 is probably a bit small but is has to be better than no winch at all, in the end if it gets you out of trouble it is better than walking away. Exactly and its not as if in tight im on first year aprentise wages. Obviously im not goiing to be trying to winch out of a bog hole with it like i said before its a last resort What's your point? I'm still an apprentice, and i have built my whole car of apprentice wages. Just save up for another 2-3weeks until you can afford the better product. That's what i have had to do for my whole build. 
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
fully sick coily wrote: 2stroker wrote: GRPABT1 wrote: If it's a last resort then you're going to be stuck bad. There is no point in running a winch that won't be dependable. Actually that is not really the case, 99% of the time that you are stuck you are not stuck bad and it only needs a little bit to get you moving again. 4000 is probably a bit small but is has to be better than no winch at all, in the end if it gets you out of trouble it is better than walking away. Exactly and its not as if in tight im on first year aprentise wages. Obviously im not goiing to be trying to winch out of a bog hole with it like i said before its a last resort Don't wheel by yourself for a couple of weeks then and save for the bigger one? I'd rather not need it and have it, than need it and not have it. |
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| Author: | ZookFan [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
SierraDan wrote: Check out the name on that picture. "ATV" winch. Save up a little longer and get a 6000lb at least. X2 
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| Author: | joel [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
monley wrote: fully sick coily wrote: 2stroker wrote: GRPABT1 wrote: If it's a last resort then you're going to be stuck bad. There is no point in running a winch that won't be dependable. Actually that is not really the case, 99% of the time that you are stuck you are not stuck bad and it only needs a little bit to get you moving again. 4000 is probably a bit small but is has to be better than no winch at all, in the end if it gets you out of trouble it is better than walking away. Exactly and its not as if in tight im on first year aprentise wages. Obviously im not goiing to be trying to winch out of a bog hole with it like i said before its a last resort What's your point? I'm still an apprentice, and i have built my whole car of apprentice wages. Just save up for another 2-3weeks until you can afford the better product. That's what i have had to do for my whole build. pretty sure you earn more than i did when i was in the army monley lol, your chassis rails are filled with gold i have been told. |
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| Author: | monley [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
joel wrote: monley wrote: fully sick coily wrote: 2stroker wrote: GRPABT1 wrote: If it's a last resort then you're going to be stuck bad. There is no point in running a winch that won't be dependable. Actually that is not really the case, 99% of the time that you are stuck you are not stuck bad and it only needs a little bit to get you moving again. 4000 is probably a bit small but is has to be better than no winch at all, in the end if it gets you out of trouble it is better than walking away. Exactly and its not as if in tight im on first year aprentise wages. Obviously im not goiing to be trying to winch out of a bog hole with it like i said before its a last resort What's your point? I'm still an apprentice, and i have built my whole car of apprentice wages. Just save up for another 2-3weeks until you can afford the better product. That's what i have had to do for my whole build. pretty sure you earn more than i did when i was in the army monley lol, your chassis rails are filled with gold i have been told. Who told you  Unless you were making less than $8 a hour, then i would been making more than you It's all in the over time 
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| Author: | fully sick coily [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
Im only on $7 per hr |
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
Save up a little longer mate. It'll be much more worthwhile. |
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| Author: | 31zook [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
I picked up a warn 8000lb lowmount with 30m of synthetic rope for $400. There is good deals out there 
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| Author: | bailey08 [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
use a couple of snatch blocks. |
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| Author: | tombutt [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
Save your money for a bit longer and get atleast a 6000 if its your last resort you are obviously pretty stuck so you want to know it will do the job and alot of guys on here have built cars on apprentice wages it all just means you have to save and wait for items until you can afford them. |
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: winch bar ideas |
^ Yep yep. My car was built and bought on $400 a week. |
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