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dpc1192
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 Posted: Jun 15, 2010 11:06 pm Post subject: Buying vs. Building? |
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What would you guys lean towards, buying a winch for around 700-1000 that was built by a person (not a big company like ridiculous) or building my own?
I feel like I would save some money by building my own, but it seems like it might be worth the extra cash to get one already finished. |
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ZackFL(BRE)
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| Posted: Jun 15, 2010 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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buy mergeleft's its a steal..
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mojo
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| Posted: Jun 16, 2010 12:11 am Post subject: |
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probably more rewarding to build, but if you can't weld its tough. you could just buy a frame like a pull dozer and add the parts on yourself. on a side note here, has anyone used a mechanical disc brake?
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dpc1192
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| Posted: Jun 16, 2010 12:16 am Post subject: |
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I can't really weld so I'd have to buy a frame.
oh and where is gnarshreds!? |
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paulmc
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| Posted: Jun 16, 2010 7:27 am Post subject: |
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| No mojo, i thought about it! if you have a drum brake already won't be much different to that i expect. Not much weight in stopped a spool on a winch, so the extra braking power of a disc probably won't make much difference. |
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ZackFL(BRE)
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GnarShredd
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| Posted: Jun 16, 2010 9:28 am Post subject: |
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ZackFL(BRE), You tryin' to sell mah winch?!?!?
dpc1192, The one he's actually talking about though looks sick! It looks really well cared for too. I'd say pick that up if it runs strong and you'll be a happy camper. |
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ZackFL(BRE)
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| Posted: Jun 16, 2010 10:00 am Post subject: |
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GnarShredd,  woops haha
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dpc1192
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| Posted: Jun 16, 2010 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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| well he said it was basically sold, but if it falls through I could pretty much get it... damnit! |
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tad
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| I think we have an old frame you could buy off us for dirt cheap.. it's kinda heavy but gets the job done.. lemme talk to the owner, haha. |
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price.dan
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dpc1192, you should just buy all the parts and assemble them yourself. It wouldn't take much since you live in FL.
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mojo
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| Posted: Jun 16, 2010 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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i was just thinking about mech. discs on mountain bikes.
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