A Winch from the Wench.

[jonesfam]

Ok, I have convinced the wife that an excellent X-mas pressie for her beloved & loving husband (otherwise know as that bald old git) would be a winch for the D3.
Clever, Hey?
Anyway, what sort or brand of winch would fit the D3's ARB bar? Is it worth changing the wire for rope? Will I have to get an Auto Lecy to install it.
BTW the budget is around $800 to a grand, closer to the bottom end so she can buy me some cashews & licorice as well.
I look forward to you advice & to no more hand winching.
Jonesfam

[oldsalt]

I've got a Tigerz11 - 12,000lb winch with plasma rope, was about $750 from memory - fits in the ARB bullbar no worries - works for me !!!
cheers

[oldsalt]

Here 'tis ...

[clubagreenie]

I can X2 the Tigerz 12lbr.

[rmp]

Ok, I have convinced the wife that an excellent X-mas pressie for her beloved & loving husband (otherwise know as that bald old git) would be a winch for the D3.
Clever, Hey?
Anyway, what sort or brand of winch would fit the D3's ARB bar? Is it worth changing the wire for rope? Will I have to get an Auto Lecy to install it.
BTW the budget is around $800 to a grand, closer to the bottom end so she can buy me some cashews & licorice as well.
I look forward to you advice & to no more hand winching.

Hand wenching?

But as the others said a Tigerzz is good. Also Ironman. But the very best are the top-end Warns, but they are expensive. Do get synthetic rope for safety's sake, and you only need 20m.

[steveG]

Hand wenching?

But as the others said a Tigerzz is good. Also Ironman. But the very best are the top-end Warns, but they are expensive. Do get synthetic rope for safety's sake, and you only need 20m.

Whats the reason behind only needing 20m. Something special with synthetic ropes, or in general?
All the emails I get say longer is better

Steve

[clubagreenie]

I'd stuff as much as it'll fit safely. You need to consider if you're using a snatchblock.

Another bonus with the tigrez is they have the option of coming with synthetic.

[DiscoWeb]

jonesfam,

The attached link (which is to a manufactures website) might be useful as it includes a link to a recent "4wd Action" mag winch comparison test that could give you some help.

Avenger 4x4 Accessories

Will not help withe ability to fit in an ARB bar but seems like a few have give advice on that already.

George

[rmp]

20m because:

a) it's cheaper than 40
b) easier to get on the drum
c) allows some pulling at high fleet angles
d) less turns on the drum means you need less power
e) in the bush if you pull out all 40m it's a pain to put away properly. Easier to use 20m and straps. Imagine the situation....dark, driving rain, 40m of rope out on a muddy hill and you're trying to wind it back on right and it must be just right otherwise it won't fit. No thanks, with 20m you can get it on any which way and sort it out when you have time.

And carry extension straps/rope anyway if you need extra length.

If you must have 40m cut it and create an extension rope of it instead, it'll go around snatch blocks nicely enough. Works for me.

[Owl]

jonesfam,

The attached link (which is to a manufactures website) might be useful as it includes a link to a recent "4wd Action" mag winch comparison test that could give you some help.

Avenger 4x4 Accessories

Will not help withe ability to fit in an ARB bar but seems like a few have give advice on that already.

George

I have an Avenger 9.5T fitted in an ARB bar on my D3. I selected this over the TJM (and similar) winches because of the external brake.