Author Topic: ARB Garage sale. Anyone know what to expect? (Read 12173 times)

Mik01 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 15, 2014, 06:47:52 PM »

make sure you do a search on the interwebs for the item you are keen to buy, before you go - some of them are available brand new at lower prices elsewhere.

Jenko67 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 15, 2014, 07:05:06 PM »

Won't be wasting my time.....

feisty · « **Reply #27 on:** May 16, 2014, 06:53:35 AM »

Thanks chaps for the heads up. Sounds like you really need to go there beforehand which I haven't got time to do. Might just go along as a spectator....

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feisty · « **Reply #28 on:** May 17, 2014, 09:55:07 PM »

Okay. Couldn't resist having a sticky. Didn't partake in the 400m sprint from the main gate. It was more of a light jog.... ended up with an alleged new minus remote warn 9.5xp winch. Supposedly down from $2247 to $1000. Post purchase research seems to indicate that they are an ok winch if maintained but way overpriced. So pretty happy with the result.

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D4D · « **Reply #29 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:01:21 PM »

I have a 9.5xp, it's on it's 2nd vehicle and has done some hard work. Nice pickup for $1000. Take it to Mal Leslie for a 'tune' up and you won't have a problem with it.

feisty · « **Reply #30 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:08:04 PM »

Thanks d4d. I copied down his details from when you posted them on the prado forum. Sounds like he knows his stuff. Does he do installs?

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D4D · « **Reply #31 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:10:32 PM »

Quote from: feisty on May 17, 2014, 10:08:04 PM

Does he do installs?

Yup but he charges big $ for the privilege. It's not that hard just needs to be planned and have the right tools.

feisty · « **Reply #32 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:14:07 PM »

Fair enough. I've got some rattles and squeaks in the sahara bar I have to get sorted under warranty first. I gather you are suggesting I get it serviced even though it's new.

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D4D · « **Reply #33 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:19:25 PM »

Quote from: feisty on May 17, 2014, 10:14:07 PM

I gather you are suggesting I get it serviced even though it's new.

Yep, Mal replaces the hollow braces with solid bar, epoxies the motor and generally water proofs and strengthens it.

Given you don't have a hand controller, I'd suggest not fitting the solenoid box, instead fit an Albright contactor with an in-cab switch.

feisty · « **Reply #34 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:30:59 PM »

Great. Sounds like has buckets of knowledge when it comes to the model. Oops I bought a wireless remote. Is that a bad thing?

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D4D · « **Reply #35 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:36:08 PM »

Quote from: feisty on May 17, 2014, 10:30:59 PM

Oops I bought a wireless remote. Is that a bad thing??

Nope I have one also, just means you need to get a little more creative with the install.

feisty · « **Reply #36 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:41:55 PM »

Ok I'm feeling a little dim witted atm but don't you just plug it into the housing. How does that involve creativity? Thanks for your help and patience btw.

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D4D · « **Reply #37 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:45:58 PM »

Quote from: feisty on May 17, 2014, 10:41:55 PM

Ok I'm feeling a little dim witted atm but don't you just plug it into the housing. How does that involve creativity?

You could do that, I cut the plug off and hard wired it in.

feisty · « **Reply #38 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:47:37 PM »

I see said the blind man. Thank you!!

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achjimmy · « **Reply #39 on:** May 18, 2014, 07:37:01 AM »

Quote from: feisty on May 17, 2014, 09:55:07 PM

Okay. Couldn't resist having a sticky. Didn't partake in the 400m sprint from the main gate. It was more of a light jog.... ended up with an alleged new minus remote warn 9.5xp winch. Supposedly down from $2247 to $1000. Post purchase research seems to indicate that they are an ok winch if maintained but way overpriced. So pretty happy with the result.
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Gotta be happy with that.

achjimmy · « **Reply #40 on:** May 18, 2014, 07:38:53 AM »

Quote from: D4D on May 17, 2014, 10:01:21 PM

I have a 9.5xp, it's on it's 2nd vehicle and has done some hard work. Nice pickup for $1000. Take it to Mal Leslie for a 'tune' up and you won't have a problem with it.

What he said.

achjimmy · « **Reply #41 on:** May 18, 2014, 07:43:20 AM »

Quote from: D4D on May 17, 2014, 10:19:25 PM

Yep, Mal replaces the hollow braces with solid bar, epoxies the motor and generally water proofs and strengthens it.

As above Get his offset tie rods essential IMO. There a great fast winch but if you spool on with paying attention to line wrap. At best you bend the tierods at worst you break the winch housing.

Also it's essential you relocate the drain in the motor if your not getting Mal to seal up the winch.

feisty · « **Reply #42 on:** May 18, 2014, 08:59:24 AM »

I've read all the horror stories about the drain not being changed. I guess the decision to be made is do I want it 'sealed' to reduce maintenance or left unsealed for ease of maintenance. I'll have a chat to Mal about it I guess. Anyone got any installation instructions? Can't seem to find any on the web.

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GGV8Cruza · « **Reply #43 on:** May 18, 2014, 09:04:24 AM »

Quote from: feisty on May 18, 2014, 08:59:24 AM

I've read all the horror stories about the drain not being changed. I guess the decision to be made is do I want it 'sealed' to reduce maintenance or left unsealed for ease of maintenance. I'll have a chat to Mal about it I guess. Anyone got any installation instructions? Can't seem to find any on the web.

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I will see if I can find the ones that came with mine. They are not difficult to fit, an extra set of hands help when getting it in place if not I hang mine with a strap of the top tube of the bullbar and hoist it into position.

If you need a hand let me know

Mal is your man, mine has had the magic touch and he really knows his stuff

GG

feisty · « **Reply #44 on:** May 18, 2014, 09:10:52 AM »

That would be great GG. I'll call or drop into his workshop Monday on the way to work. Installation help would be great. I'm sure I have the ability but sometimes lack the bravado.... I'll let you know.

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D4D · « **Reply #45 on:** May 18, 2014, 10:14:33 AM »

Quote from: feisty on May 18, 2014, 09:10:52 AM

I'll call or drop into his workshop Monday on the way to work.

Don't be concerned about the 1950 time warp when you walk into Mal's workshop

GGV8Cruza · « **Reply #46 on:** May 18, 2014, 02:29:26 PM »

Quote from: feisty on May 18, 2014, 09:10:52 AM

That would be great GG. I'll call or drop into his workshop Monday on the way to work. Installation help would be great. I'm sure I have the ability but sometimes lack the bravado.... I'll let you know.

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Have a look here, have not dowloaded the manual but it may have the install info
http://warn.com/truck/winches/95xp_winch.shtml

GG

feisty · « **Reply #47 on:** May 18, 2014, 05:11:19 PM »

Thanks GG. Just enough info in the manual to get me into trouble. Cheers

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feisty · « **Reply #48 on:** May 19, 2014, 05:12:17 PM »

I visited Mal today with the winch. Great looking workshop. Exactly the sort of workshop a thinking, old school engineer would have I reckon. Pretty happy with what he said about the winch and very happy with the service. It is the superseeded model with the brazilian bosch motor as opposed to the not so good newer chinese motor. It is new enough to have rubber seals etc that the earlier models do not have.

He is doing all the things D4D and Achjimmy suggested so I'm pretty happy. Although he did suggest that I really need to do something to the front suspension to cope with the weight once the winch is fitted....

Thanks again guys for your help

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