ASK ARB – wire rope vs synthetic

ASK ARB – wire rope vs synthetic

1st December, 2013

Dear ARB Even though I have been off roading for some time, I am always looking to improve my skills and knowledge and love to learn about new products. Lately, in the bush I have noticed a trend toward the use of 'blue' synthetic rope in place of conventional steel wire rope on winches with some folks. There is an obvious ...

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ASK ARB – what winch?

ASK ARB – what winch?

18th April, 2013

Dear ARB, I am the proud owner of a VERY capable Toyota LandCruiser 75 Series. However, all things have their limits, and the Cruiser has been bogged once or twice. My question for you is this... How do I determine the size of winch that I would need for my 4WD? There are so many sizes available. High mount or low ...

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ASK ARB – winch maintenance

ASK ARB – winch maintenance

3rd September, 2012

Hi ARB, I have conducted a number of 4x4 courses and have been off roading and camping with my family since I was shorter than a wheel arch. But, funnily enough, I still don’t have the foggiest idea about winch maintenance. I know the physics behind winch use and have plenty of practical experience under my belt. However, winch maintenance has ...

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