Reply With QuoteI guess the only way to rid the spare tyre winch is a RWC!
Hi everyone I have a query about the spare tyre winch for discovery 4.
I accessed the spare tyre for the first time and I cannot get it to wind up again, interestingly it will wind up if I apply hand tension but the weight of the tyre stops it. So I took it off, pulled it apart and there is no jamming, it just seems to slip as soon as the weight goes above a certain point and it wont wind up. You can reduce the weight and it works fine, it doesn't seem overly clogged, pretty clean inside.
Looks like not a well designed unit, I can see from a brief look online these units are problematic, and a common part to replace.
Is there an improved unit to buy? I see there are ones on ebay that all look like this unit Spare Tire Wheel Winch For Land Rover Discovery Range Rover Sport LR039486 6941689818071 | eBay
I'm not super keen on looking at a genuine one for this part given they seem to have such a high failure rate. But does anyone have any suggestions.
Master
SupporterI guess the only way to rid the spare tyre winch is a RWC!
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LordRover
SubscriberNot sure what is wrong with yours but when wound up with the wheel on they dont give any problems.
I wouldnt touch that ebay one, made in china and it has no hex to put a wheel brace or socket onto.
MY08 TDV6 SE D3- permagrin ooh yeah
2004 Jayco Freedom tin tent
1998 Triumph Daytona T595
1974 VW Kombi bus
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Wizard
SubscriberThey're a woeful design. Usual woe is jamming, you're special! Occasional talk of motorisation options but I believe they're addons rather than substitutes
Now 2016 D4 HSE 'Leo' and Steve the Triumph Speed Twin
Then 2010 D4 3.0 HSE 'James'
Then 2010 RRS TDV8 'Roger' w traxide DBS, UHF, Cooper Zeons, Superchips remap
Then 2010 D4 TDV6 'Jumbo' w traxide DBS
First love 2002 D2 TD5 'Disco Stu'
My replacement one does the same. I have a ratchet strap under the rear. Good holes to mount it in. Been there for about 5 years. Slips going up so I helped it up. Used the strap to keep it tight
Master
My D3 has lost its virginity - spare wheel winch
Rebuilt mine for the D3 with a old fashioned chain winch many years ago - worked perfectly even when caked in mud - never let me down .. sold the car a few years back.
Might redo on my D4 now 🧐
ChatterBox
Same. I used a chain winch from a Triton, with some brackets etc required so I can access it from underneath.Originally Posted by HarryO
My D3 has lost its virginity - spare wheel winch
Rebuilt mine for the D3 with a old fashioned chain winch many years ago - worked perfectly even when caked in mud - never let me down .. sold the car a few years back.
Might redo on my D4 now
YarnMaster
Any pics please Chris?
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SADLY SOLD MY04 D2a TD5 auto and MY10 D4 2.7 both with lots of goodies
Swaggie
The LC 200, has a chain, and the winch is accessed not from the load area of the vehicle, well thought out.And it has a real jack,not something suitable for a Yaris.
LR could have done so much better with the winch and jack set up.In fact the jack isn't really fit for purpose, yet the new Defender has one the same.
Member
SupporterLearning the hard way.
Didn't put the spare back up under when I had the flat. It seems that will mess up the whole winch.
Got the one off ebay - yes made in China, and it only went half way up then then no more. Makes a clicking sound like it has reached the end of it's spool.$125 down the drain.
Shall now try 4wd Industries at Rutherford, NSW for their advertised one at $350 - will ring first though to check with them. Although might try to crack the old one open to see if it is fixable by me. From the other threads it seems it can be.
Any more advice appreciated.
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