Winches belong to the category of additional automotive equipment. They are used to move large loads and pull other vehicles, if they are stuck in the mud, snow, sand or loose soil. Since the car UAZ 469 very often used in off-road conditions, the need to install a winch for the owners of this brand of car occurs quite often. There are currently three types of winches, used for installation on cars: electric, manual or mechanical.
The undisputed leader in terms of technical parameters, and for ease of use there are electric models.
If desired, a motorist can find on the market a huge number of different types of winches, however, UAZ car owners 469 you should immediately limit your choice to models with a traction force of five tons and above. This winch will be the best helper when towing other cars and will not fail in the most difficult situations.
For the UAZ car it is necessary to choose winches with power from 5 tons
What components make up a winch
Usually, in a set of the standard electric winch for the UAZ car 469 the following details are included:
- The body of the device.
- Cable (in the state wound on the drum).
- Metal hook, which will cling to cargo and other vehicles.
- Joystick to make it easier to control the device.
- Remote control of the winch.
- Lever to switch the stroke.
- A set of solenoids.
- Rollers for laying a cable (they are also called sponges).
Usually, the manufacturer does not include additional components in the kit. So if you really need a corrosion sling or a set of hoists, you will have to buy them separately.
When buying a winch it is very important to pay attention to the position of the rollers, in which the metal cable will keep within. If the distance between them is greater than the thickness of the cable, then during winding it can "bite". Of course, do not buy a winch with any visual defects.
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How to install a winch
To most motorists, the installation of a winch in a repair shop seems more reliable and high quality, however, it is enough to spend some time studying this issue - and you will be able to reliably and efficiently put the winch on your UAZ 469 with their own hands. However, you should prepare carefully for the installation procedure and be sure to read the instructions for the winch you purchased. Installation by own hands is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- Mark a place, where the device will be installed. It can be like the front of a car, and back. The design of most winches is universal, so if necessary, the pre-installed winch can be rearranged.
- To properly prepare the site for the installation of the winch, you need to start by choosing the right piece of channel. It should fit perfectly on the car frame.
Choose a place to install and prepare the channel for work
- Now you need to install the winch on the site and fasten with bolts. If you carry out installation by own hands, it is safest to use bolts, which went in the same set with the installed unit (otherwise it may not be fastened firmly enough), there is a risk of damaging the device when tightening the bolts. To prevent deformation, the latter should be placed in the corners. It is also necessary to monitor this, that the winch was installed ??exactly. Equipment, exposed at an angle, may break during operation.
- Experts also recommend dismantling the standard generator, and replace it with an analogue of the bus "Bull". UAZ is equipped with such a device 469 will be able to pull out another vehicle, without risking to put your own battery.
- After, as the winch was installed, it is necessary to test the cable. When using it is better to watch, that the cable lay down exactly - it can considerably prolong duration of its operation.
- The set of solenoids should be placed under the hood, and even better - in the interior of the vehicle. After all, no one can guarantee that, that when driving on a floodplain the block will not get wet and will not close.
When operating the winch, it is advisable to use such a simple advice - to throw in the middle of the rope a rag or a dense rag. Adherence to this rule can significantly reduce the risk of injury if the cable breaks (this can happen under heavy loads).
If you strictly follow all the above rules, then install the winch on the UAZ, made by you with your own hands, will not be qualitatively different from the same work, made in the garage.
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