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14 Sep 2012 12:33 #48113 by darthloachie

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I'd be careful buying a used winch unless you can see it working first

our jimny came with a winch that was supposed to be fine - when I tested it there was just smoke sparks and a big bang - motor was knackered , gearbox was knackered - and that was a Warn :angry:

I'd rather buy a new 'cheaper' winch like a winchmax and know it will work

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14 Sep 2012 13:25 - 14 Sep 2012 14:41 #48114 by TomDK

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And I know a couple of guys who bought used winches with succes.
So what does that say about used winches? Nothing. Just as with all others things bought used, there's always a chance.

I believe someone on this forum bought a second hand Goodwinch TDS 9500 for around Â£200 with great succes.

Cheap Warn winches are also made in China, just like Goodwinch, Superwinch etc. And can also break down.

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15 Sep 2012 14:55 #48139 by Basketcase

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myers647 wrote: Hi mate I had a 6000lbs superwinch fitted into my standard bumper. This was quite easy to do. I have some good pictures which explains how I did it pretty much.
I know it wasnt the most powerful winch but it pulled me and a few landys out of some sticky situations. Im going to get a new one for my new truck. I will be getting one with a plasma rope as they are lighter on the front end & it will be a 9500lbs.

Thanks
James

Where can i find these pics of how to attach it?? Cheers

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15 Sep 2012 15:03 #48140 by TomDK

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Look here
bigjimny.com/index.php/bigjimny-blog/oth...ndard-bumper-v15-126 B)

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15 Sep 2012 18:04 #48154 by darthloachie

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TomDK wrote: And I know a couple of guys who bought used winches with succes.
So what does that say about used winches? Nothing. Just as with all others things bought used, there's always a chance.

I believe someone on this forum bought a second hand Goodwinch TDS 9500 for around Â£200 with great succes.

Cheap Warn winches are also made in China, just like Goodwinch, Superwinch etc. And can also break down.

Think if you read my post again - I said used is fine if you can see it working first

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15 Sep 2012 18:06 - 15 Sep 2012 18:11 #48155 by TomDK

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darthloachie wrote:
TomDK wrote: And I know a couple of guys who bought used winches with succes.
So what does that say about used winches? Nothing. Just as with all others things bought used, there's always a chance.

I believe someone on this forum bought a second hand Goodwinch TDS 9500 for around Â£200 with great succes.

Cheap Warn winches are also made in China, just like Goodwinch, Superwinch etc. And can also break down.

Think if you read my post again - I said used is fine if you can see it working first

Sorry

You're right about that :-)

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