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Ideal production class winch trucks?

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Ideal production class winch trucks?

Post by Newhouse »

Having heard about the new production class winch trucks, I was wondering what car people would choose and why?

I would choose a GQ shorty, diesel and Manual. Only because thats all Ive ever had :armsup:
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Post by Slunnie »

Vitara SWB

I doubt any prod car will drive the hard stuff like whats often seen with the big boys, so I'm not sure how much difference there will be in real terms between the vehicles, but the Vit is stable and will be really light on the winch for faster winching times.
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Post by nicbeer »

sierra with a big damn winch :)

depends on what mods are allowed, IE' if tyre upgrade and locker is allowed...
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Post by Slunnie »

Lockers are ok, 2-3" lift I think it was with standard suspension configuration, HD axles but basically as you bought it. Tyres have to be original size to a max of 33's (mind you the rules just say that the tyre needs to fit within 840x350@24psi). Winch to be stock, but you can fit the manufacturers biggest motor, Warn highmounts can go to HD brake shafts, fit a cage + harness and go racing.

http://xtreme4x4sport.com.au/Xtreme-Pro ... s-2009.php
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Post by Rainbow Warrior »

Something that has an option for a 5 speed PTO winch like Landrovers did :)
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Post by Slunnie »

Rainbow Warrior wrote:Something that has an option for a 5 speed PTO winch like Landrovers did :)
No PTO allowed - otherwise it would be on an auto tranny. :lol:
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Post by ludacris »

GU Turbo Diesel ute. Strength and speed.

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Post by pigletracing »

Chris, are you taking the wifes GU
DAIHATSU FEROZA UTE,V6,caged,lokd 35's
NOW SOLD
& then
GQ DUAL CAB TUFF UTE,caged,lokd,35's
NOW SOLD
& then
JK WRANGLER 4 DOOR TUFF TOURER,lifted,lokd, 35s
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Post by MARKx4 »

Ive been thinking about this question myself of late, what i have come up with that i think would be best so far is-
80series with a 4.5ltr petrol cut down to a ute (body mods including cut down to ute aslong it is mod plated) would be the best option.

My decision of the 80 series came down to i think the 4.5 petrol engine would be the strongest and most powerfull standard engine.

On another note there is the jeep wrangler....
Its not cool, unless it's got boost :)
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Post by flexytj »

tj wrangler , good suspension , good power to wieght , and a never ending list of bolt on upgrades available

downside is the small front diff
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Post by bogged »

MARKx4 wrote:On another note there is the jeep wrangler....
have fire extinguisher will travel...
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Post by nastytroll »

3" lift and 33" makes a pretty capable jeep. Through in f&r lockers and ratio's and work the ring out of the 4L. 1600kg ish maybe less,it will hammer and have decent travel.

It will not be a cheap build though and will break alot, but it depends on what the rules let you change.
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Post by flexytj »

jeeps are not that expensive to build they are about the same as a patrol to build up only time they are expensive is when you need genuine parts
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Post by uninformed »

range rover......

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Post by grazza »

Slunnie wrote:Lockers are ok, 2-3" lift I think it was with standard suspension configuration, HD axles but basically as you bought it. Tyres have to be original size to a max of 33's (mind you the rules just say that the tyre needs to fit within 840x350@24psi). Winch to be stock, but you can fit the manufacturers biggest motor, Warn highmounts can go to HD brake shafts, fit a cage + harness and go racing.

http://xtreme4x4sport.com.au/Xtreme-Pro ... s-2009.php
Does not sound very "standard" to me, lockers, lift, HD axles, oversized tyres, modified winch :roll:

Why not have a comp for off-the-showroom fourbies? (cage excepted obviously)
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Post by Slunnie »

grazza wrote:
Slunnie wrote:Lockers are ok, 2-3" lift I think it was with standard suspension configuration, HD axles but basically as you bought it. Tyres have to be original size to a max of 33's (mind you the rules just say that the tyre needs to fit within 840x350@24psi). Winch to be stock, but you can fit the manufacturers biggest motor, Warn highmounts can go to HD brake shafts, fit a cage + harness and go racing.

http://xtreme4x4sport.com.au/Xtreme-Pro ... s-2009.php
Does not sound very "standard" to me, lockers, lift, HD axles, oversized tyres, modified winch :roll:

Why not have a comp for off-the-showroom fourbies? (cage excepted obviously)
I agree. Buy it, put a winch, cage, harness and any streetable tyre on it thats the same size on factory rims and run it. No other mods. There is stuff in there that I question, but its not my comp and its not my call. It still should be really good though.
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Post by Gonzo »

Slunnie wrote:I agree. Buy it, put a winch, cage, harness and any streetable tyre on it thats the same size on factory rims and run it. No other mods. There is stuff in there that I question, but its not my comp and its not my call. It still should be really good though.
Excellent idea, can I enter my stock 4x4? :twisted:
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Post by dogbreath_48 »

grazza wrote:
Why not have a comp for off-the-showroom fourbies? (cage excepted obviously)
Because it would be boring as batshit and the cars would be destroyed after one round.
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