Winch Question

cameronpatrol · 25-01-2010, 12:02 PM

G'day All,

I have just got hold of a winch from my brother and he's stuffed the cable
Just wondering wether to go for rope or cable
its a 9000 pounder and only been used twice. Ive had a look on ebay at the prices of rope and its fairly steep and Im on a budget of not much.
is it really worth geting the rope over cable i know its stronger and lighter but for the price i'm thinking just sticking with cable.
any thoughts would be good thanks
the rope price i found was 8mm 13 bucks a meter or buy 30M for $405
compared to cable bout $100.
Cheers Cam

bmurray2250 · 25-01-2010, 12:10 PM

If money is tight, cable is the best option. Cable also tougher in dirt/rocky/mud conditions. Rope if it rubs on rocks will weaken.

Grumpy · 25-01-2010, 12:12 PM

Cam I would stick with the cable and ask around someone might be able to make you a new cable a little cheaper but I would have considered that price pretty reasonable.

croozza · 25-01-2010, 12:19 PM

Cable all the way Cam, synthetic rope needs cleaning after every use to make it last longer, also it does not like heat, so if the winch was not designed for synthetic cable you should only use steel. Also remember to run the winch all the way out and then back in again fortnightly, as this will ensure that it is in good working order for when you do need it, as it will keep all parts lubed.

cameronpatrol · 27-01-2010, 12:06 PM

Cheers guys I have now got a cable swung past a forby shop and they had just done a rope conversion and the cable is in perfect condition he was going to chuck it out lol scored well I rekon.

Another question if anyone can answer is the winch I have got is an ironman 9000lb and I rang up
Burson who supplie them and they rang Ironman as Im chasing some parts they don;t make parts for them wich is bull@#$t they rekon they never sold spares. Is there any other brand around who sells parts which will fit??? I saw in latest 4wd action mag they service a winch and it looks the same but its a Tmax. any help would be good cheers Cam

croozza · 27-01-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cameronpatrol

Cheers guys I have now got a cable swung past a forby shop and they had just done a rope conversion and the cable is in perfect condition he was going to chuck it out lol scored well I rekon.

Another question if anyone can answer is the winch I have got is an ironman 9000lb and I rang up
Burson who supplie them and they rang Ironman as Im chasing some parts they don;t make parts for them wich is bull@#$t they rekon they never sold spares. Is there any other brand around who sells parts which will fit??? I saw in latest 4wd action mag they service a winch and it looks the same but its a Tmax. any help would be good cheers Cam

what parts are you after, as some will fit while others will not.

cameronpatrol · 28-01-2010, 08:33 AM

Need new magnets
and brush springs or the whole top carrier with brushes and springs the Tmax look the same in a magazine I got thats about it armature is still good and the plates that go between the magnets are good so yeah only after magnets and to assembly as the wires would be fairly restrictive on the current as they all black and look fragile.and britle

croozza · 28-01-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cameronpatrol

Need new magnets
and brush springs or the whole top carrier with brushes and springs the Tmax look the same in a magazine I got thats about it armature is still good and the plates that go between the magnets are good so yeah only after magnets and to assembly as the wires would be fairly restrictive on the current as they all black and look fragile.and britle

An auto electrician should have the parts

cameronpatrol · 28-01-2010, 08:41 AM

might be the way to go theres one around the corner from work
still pissed off ironman dont sell parths though haha

cameronpatrol · 29-01-2010, 08:35 AM

Who makes Tmax?? they ARB? or some other chinese made thing?? who supplies them??