Runva winch
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winches are like bums @Bluey - everyone has their favourate
I've had 2 different Warn winches over the years
one was great, one sucked like a hoover
I had another one PTO type, never used it in 5 years of it being on my 4wd
the one I have at the moment - dont remember the name - but it is the Premier one (?) 9500lb one, out of 3 from same maker
(5000lb, 7500lb & 9500lb)
thought if I only ever need it once, and it worked, its paid for itself
well, I've used it about 10 times in the last 4 years, never let me down and its great
I would only suggest, if you are going to be getting a winch
get the Dyneema rope - less weight than cable
and
get a decent recover kit at the same time
nothing worse than finding someone in trouble, and they have a winch - but nothing else to help get them out
(well, maybe there is - their winch is broken as well)
I've had 2 different Warn winches over the years
one was great, one sucked like a hoover
I had another one PTO type, never used it in 5 years of it being on my 4wd
the one I have at the moment - dont remember the name - but it is the Premier one (?) 9500lb one, out of 3 from same maker
(5000lb, 7500lb & 9500lb)
thought if I only ever need it once, and it worked, its paid for itself
well, I've used it about 10 times in the last 4 years, never let me down and its great
I would only suggest, if you are going to be getting a winch
get the Dyneema rope - less weight than cable
and
get a decent recover kit at the same time
nothing worse than finding someone in trouble, and they have a winch - but nothing else to help get them out
(well, maybe there is - their winch is broken as well)
Ask if there is proof the Dyneema is actually true Dyneema and not a chinese copy 
I know it happens
I know it happens
Some good info here.
Im looking at a Runva for my bus.
http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php...warn-smittybilt-runva-ironman-tmax-etc.25959/
Im looking at a Runva for my bus.
http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php...warn-smittybilt-runva-ironman-tmax-etc.25959/
Ive got the Runva .... so far seems to have stopped me from getting bogged in the fist place
I have one too, about 4 years old now, never skipped a beat. Saved numerous other people, and only just recently finally saved myself. Well, I could have been snatched easily but reckon this was a quicker more controlled option, or could have continued driving out myself, but would have ended up further dragging the rear quarter panel and doing more damage to the paint. Wireless remote control is also bloody handy as I have mounted the control box behind the grill, so nice and neat out of the way. Can still access it from up under the bullbar if really desperate (to plug in the standard style controller cable) like if the remote runs out of battery or anything.
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Second that I've had five arb bars and very happy with all, no vibrations. A mate with a hilux had to plate and weld the side wings undercover plates after about 2oo oook
Loooooooots of dirt driving though.
My ARB dos vibrate a little, but nothing to be concerned about. I only notice it as I have a very thin whip on my aerial which is mounted to the bulbar.
They do shake as do other bars. The boss lady nearly had kittens the first time she saw it from outside the car. Most cars have a certain amount of flex built in. It's critical for handling and keeping them in one piece. The bar merely shows the flex more because it's structure is more rigid than the car. It's not a bad thing, just a result of car design.
@mfexpanda oh get out of the collarado and let @mrsmfexpanda drive it over corrugations. Then you'll be in a better position to pickup the parts as they fly off!
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Maybe !@mfexpanda oh get out of the collarado and let @mrsmfexpanda drive it over corrugations. Then you'll be in a better position to pickup the parts as they fly off!
There are plans that there may be an upgrade after Xmas
The discussion is around vehicles that are mooooving ... regularly. Parked in mechanics carpark doesnt countI own a Holden runs smooth no shakes !
Ive got a video of a 4x4 on corrugations in ultra slo-mo demonstrating what happens to vehicles on the rough stuff; its not the bar that's vibrating, thats rock solid its the car body that wobbles all over the shop (Its not a Holden in the video, so there's nothing wrong with the car) And whats happening to the steering and suspension components is horrifying. Probably best not to watch that video if you planning some outback adventure. Blissful ignorance is golden
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Yup. Kinda puts it into perspective. Few 1000 km of this action, and its quite amazing how any car survives
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nah, I think he will go the "am I a rok" - VW
still a dual cab, but better interiors I am told
well, having grown up in a Mark I Cortina - with no seat belts, let alone airbags
having airbags in the back seat are a luxury
having airbags in the back seat are a luxury
No .
I am going to look at the Colorado the ranger but I am leaning strongly towards the 79 series dual cab
I am going to look at the Colorado the ranger but I am leaning strongly towards the 79 series dual cab