Thomas Winch on a D4?

[John_D4]

Would anyone know if I can fit my Thomas 8000lb winch on my 2013 D4? The pic is of a very similar one. The only difference is that mine is the same electric but has a backup crank handle.

My D4 is currently stock, so no bullbar, hidden winch cradle, etc.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190906/d497fac7c985054f7d41de97256ece80.jpg

[Tombie]

Sorry mate, no. You won’t be able to make that fit

[John_D4]

Sorry mate, no. You won’t be able to make that fit

Not even with a bullbar? I quite like the winch so it’d be a shame to sell it

[trout1105]

Wouldn't a 8000lb winch be a bit undergunned for a heavy 4WD like D4?, 12000lb or more would be a better match.

[loanrangie]

Not even with a bullbar? I quite like the winch so it’d be a shame to sell itNot enough space for that motor/gearbox orientation plus way under powered.

[Tombie]

Not even with a bullbar? I quite like the winch so it’d be a shame to sell it

Unfortunately no. That configuration won’t fit.

And as mentioned above - 8000lb is light on.

Something like an 11XP Runva (exceptional winch btw) is the go.

[John_D4]

Unfortunately no. That configuration won’t fit.

And as mentioned above - 8000lb is light on.

Something like an 11XP Runva (exceptional winch btw) is the go.

Bummer. Looks like the Thomas is going on the market. Sad face.

I haven’t heard about Runva before, but ip67 rating, descent guarantee, local agents, plus not planning on needing the winch more than a couple of times in its life means Runva might be the way to go.

4X4 Electric Series (http://www.runvawinch.com.au/4wd-electric-series/)

[trout1105]

Bummer. Looks like the Thomas is going on the market. Sad face.

I haven’t heard about Runva before, but ip67 rating, descent guarantee, local agents, plus not planning on needing the winch more than a couple of times in its life means Runva might be the way to go.

4X4 Electric Series (http://www.runvawinch.com.au/4wd-electric-series/)

With Any make of electric winch if you don't use it you will loose it.
All you have to do is to run out 15-20m of rope and wind it back on every month or so, If you don't do this then there is a very real chance that when you actually need the winch it will fail and it only takes a couple of min to do.

[loanrangie]

Also look at the kings domin8tor and grande 12k winches, under $400 and work well.
Put a grande on mine.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190907/d7db8b82bd7a84901c1335a343c0b00b.jpg

[John_D4]

With Any make of electric winch if you don't use it you will loose it.
All you have to do is to run out 15-20m of rope and wind it back on every month or so, If you don't do this then there is a very real chance that when you actually need the winch it will fail and it only takes a couple of min to do.

My bad, I’m aware of this. I meant using it in anger because I’ve gotten the car completely stuck

[John_D4]

Also look at the kings domin8tor and grande 12k winches, under $400 and work well.
Put a grande on mine.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190907/d7db8b82bd7a84901c1335a343c0b00b.jpg

Nice bullbar. No fairlead?

[Tombie]

Nice bullbar. No fairlead?

Rectangular. Filling the entire area

[loanrangie]

I needed an offset fairlead which I fitted after the pic.

[Tombie]

I needed an offset fairlead which I fitted after the pic.

Did you go the double thickness unit?