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I have been given a s/hand Winch it's a Rule 6000lb it looks a sturdy bit of kit (American) it rins OK but needs a bit of tlc, solenoid cover missing, no remote, cable a bit snagged but not bad for a Freeby, just wondering what fitting kit I need for my 03 Jimny as I may as well use it. Oh and I believe there's an alternative to steel cable?
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Discovered later that rating was very important and binned them to get smaller, but rated, bow shackles.
Lots of videos on YouTube that explain how to work out what you need.
I bought these
as they seemed a fair price and came quickly.
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www.devon4x4.com/albright-contactor-heavy-duty.html
You need thick cabling between the battery/winch/solenoid for the high amps the winch can draw under load. See:
www.electricwinchshop.co.uk/0-5m-35mm2-solenoid-extension.html
Jimny Bits do a battery relocation tray for a bigger battery except for some cars with ABS and Aircon.
Which battery is a topic of its own that has been covered on here is you have a search.
You need a hawse fairlead for a rope and deals can often be had when buying both at the same time.
You need no less than 9mm thick rope. This is what I have and it has done well:
www.electricwinchshop.co.uk/winch-access...m-standard-hook.html
Here's a cheap fairlead from the same company to save postage.
www.electricwinchshop.co.uk/109mm-hawse.html
I know that the rope is not cheap but don't buy a really cheap one or you'll regret it.
As your winch is an unknown quantity, you might want to strip it down and grease it up inside and check the condition of the motor and its contacts, brushes etc.
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kirkynut wrote: To help with the bits that have not been covered yet, this us the Rolls Royce of solenoids that can be located out of harms way under the bonnet with extended wiring:
www.devon4x4.com/albright-contactor-heavy-duty.html
You need thick cabling between the battery/winch/solenoid for the high amps the winch can draw under load. See:
www.electricwinchshop.co.uk/0-5m-35mm2-solenoid-extension.html
Jimny Bits do a battery relocation tray for a bigger battery except for some cars with ABS and Aircon.
Which battery is a topic of its own that has been covered on here is you have a search.
You need a hawse fairlead for a rope and deals can often be had when buying both at the same time.
You need no less than 9mm thick rope. This is what I have and it has done well:
www.electricwinchshop.co.uk/winch-access...m-standard-hook.html
Here's a cheap fairlead from the same company to save postage.
www.electricwinchshop.co.uk/109mm-hawse.html
I know that the rope is not cheap but don't buy a really cheap one or you'll regret it.
As your winch is an unknown quantity, you might want to strip it down and grease it up inside and check the condition of the motor and its contacts, brushes etc.
Kirkynut
Excellent info! Cheers
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