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    Bush Winch (wheel mounted) - any stories?

    All,
    I'm considering this system 4WD Winches Australia, 4WD Winch Kit Australia - Bush Winches and Anchors
    instead of a Tirfor for my FL2. Does anyone have any reports good/bad/horrific for this simple system? Broken axles? Works like a charm? Ropes tangle? Anything?

    I can see where it could go wrong; also see that it could be brilliant. Any real-world experience sought, particularly for AWD or FL2.

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    dont bother, you can do exactly the same thing without a wheel winch by lowering your tyre pressure and then wrapping a rope around the wheel tread.

    Id be going a tirfor over one of them
    Dave

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    I think they had their origins in the 2nd World War.
    I use to have one that I designed and built on a couple of Subarus and they work very well for the smaller 4x4.
    Saved me walking home a couple of times

    Had to laugh at Part 2 of their demo video you could do all they say OR drive a Land Rover lol

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    I saw one being demonstrated at a field day & a tirfor gets my vote after that experience !!
    There is a smaller one suitable for a FL2. Less room taken up by the looks too.

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    They're not cheap - if I remember correctly they want around $800 ish for them. Go with the tirfor, you can use it sideways and around the house.

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