Device selection criteria
The main criteria for selecting equipment are as follows:
- Load capacity of the device and operating conditions. If you plan to constantly drive in severe off-road conditions, it is recommended to purchase equipment with a towing capacity of 12.5 thousand pounds. For occasional hunting or fishing trips, a 9,000-pound setup will suffice. It is recommended to install products with housings that protect electrical components from water.
- Compatibility of winch and vehicle. The design of the Patriot allows the equipment to be installed in a standard bumper, but a similar installation scheme is only possible for equipment intended for Patriot vehicles.
- Cable material and length. There are winches with steel and synthetic cables. Products made from synthetics are lightweight and not subject to corrosion, but are more expensive. 20-28 m of cable is wound on the winch drum, but at maximum load there should be up to 6-8 m of cord left on it to ensure reliable fixation.
- The principle of operation of the product. There are winches with manual, hydraulic or electric drive. For Patriot vehicles, it is recommended to install equipment with an electric motor that is connected to a battery.
- Control type. To adjust the operation, wired remote controls or units equipped with a radio transmitter are used. Some manufacturers allow the use of combined control. The remote control with transmitter and radio communication module are purchased separately.
DIY electric and mechanical winch
The fundamental part of the traction mechanism is the drum. Making it yourself is quite a difficult, but feasible task. The main thing is to maintain precise measurement parameters during its manufacture, otherwise it will not be reliable, not to mention function correctly.
In order to make a drum, you will need a small piece of pipe made of durable material with a dense surface. Having processed its edges, it is necessary to weld to them 2 identical disks 5 mm thick, which in diameter exceed the volume of the segment. One of the disks is equipped with a support gear, and sockets for bearings must be placed in the pipe. The photo shows one of the options for such a device.
Electric winch model
The winch drum can be made using another method. To do this, you need to purchase several hubs from any other domestic car (Lada, Volga). The edges of the hubs must be processed and symmetrically welded to each other. In this case, both hubs must be proportional, otherwise the cable will slide to one side.
A mechanical winch will require the installation of a gearbox with a high gear ratio. The main advantage of such a device is that there is no need for a brake mechanism. Owners of UAZ Patriot and UAZ 469 usually install a gearbox from the door mechanism of trolleybuses. In addition, the platform for the winch can be quite simply equipped with this type of gearbox.
A homemade electric winch is driven by the force of the starter, which means it will require a planetary gearbox. Old Zhiguli engines were equipped with similar devices.
The platform for the winch with the starter must be made of iron plates to which the landing points are welded. In the future, the drum shaft will be put on these points.
After this, a planetary gearbox is placed, which is equipped with an adapter for the starter. A gear with the desired tooth pattern is installed on the drum, and then the starter is attached to the mechanism. Next, you will need to carry out electrical wiring, and only after this the winch is installed on the UAZ.
The best models of winches for UAZ Patriot - review and prices
The best modifications of winches are equipped with permanent magnet motors and multi-stage planetary gearboxes, which increase torque while simultaneously reducing the current in the power circuit. The design of the equipment uses mechanical brake mechanisms and freewheels, allowing the cable to be unwinded manually. Basic modifications of winches are equipped with steel cables with hooks. For an additional fee, the owner receives equipment with a synthetic cord.
4Revo 10000 and 12000
Products of the 10000 and 12000 series have a unified design. The equipment differs in the power of electric motors and traction force (10 and 12 thousand pounds, respectively). The manufacturer equips winches with commutator DC motors with a sealed housing. To increase torque, a compact 3-stage planetary gearbox is used. All gear elements are made of steel. The drum is designed to wind 26 m of steel cable with a diameter of 9.5 mm. A freewheel is provided for manual unwinding of the cable.
Technical parameters of 4Revo 12000:
- towing force - 5443 kgf or 12000 pounds;
- supply voltage - 12 V;
- engine power - 7 kW;
- current consumption at maximum force - 410 A;
- gear ratio - 203;
- installation weight - 30.1 kg.
The products are equipped with a remote control with a radio transmitter. The cost of winches is 25-26 thousand rubles. There is a modification 10000S, which uses a synthetic cable with a diameter of 10 mm. The drum has not undergone any changes; due to the increase in the cable cross-section, the length reserve is 22 m. The use of synthetic material made it possible to reduce the weight of the device to 22 kg. The equipment is equipped with a 4.5 kW motor (current up to 400 A). Its cost reaches 32 thousand rubles.
Runva EWX 9500 12500
9.5k and 12.0k lb pull units feature permanent magnet motors and 230:1 planetary gearboxes.
The equipment has a waterproof gearbox housing and a solenoid block located on the top of the electric motor. The power drive is connected to an on-board network with a voltage of 12 or 24 V. The length of the cable on the drum reaches 26 m (with a diameter of 9.2 mm). The cost of winches ranges from 33.4 to 44 thousand rubles. It depends on the engine power and the type of cable (steel or synthetic).
Master Winch X and E 9500 Series
The X series product is equipped with a 6 HP DC motor. With. and a gearbox with a gear ratio of 216:1. For control, a wired remote control is used (cable length 3500 mm) with a plastic case that does not protect electrical components from moisture and dust.
At the rear of the engine there is an annular radiator, a cooling manifold and a brush assembly. The winch is equipped with a steel cable 28 m long and 8.3 m in diameter. A modification with a synthetic cord is not offered.
Attachment points allow you to place the winch on UAZ vehicles and Mitsubishi L200, Nissan NP300, Toyota Hi Lux, Ford Ranger or Mazda BT-50 pickups. When there is no load on the cable, the reeling speed is 13 m/min. As the load increases, performance decreases. With a force of 9.5 thousand pounds (4310 kgf), the speed is 2.4 m/min with a current strength in the circuit of 360 A. The cost of the equipment is from 27.3 thousand rubles.
The E series winch features increased protection against the penetration of water and dust. The design of the unit uses protective seals. The motor is equipped with a separate radiator that allows heat to be removed from the brush blocks. The design of the planetary gearbox uses bronze bearings that do not require adjustment during operation.
An additional rubber sleeve is installed at the control handle entry point. The level of protection has been increased to the IP68 standard, but the cost of the equipment has increased to 34 thousand rubles.
Winch 4x4 12000
The winch is designed for a pulling force of up to 5.4 tons. The design uses a 6.6 liter motor. pp., equipped with a brush block in a protective brass cage. The kit includes control solenoids that can maintain operation when applying current up to 500 A. Torque is transmitted to the drum using a planetary mechanism with several stages having a gear ratio of 216:1.
The cost of a product equipped with a cable with a diameter of 10 mm made of synthetic fiber is 23.4 thousand rubles. The winch design uses a drum with an original fastening mechanism located inside the housing. An automatic brake mechanism is also located inside the drum body. Rubber seals are used to protect bearing supports from moisture and dust. To change operating modes, a wired control panel duplicated by a radio transmitter is used.
Electric Winch 12000
The winch has a traction force of up to 12 thousand pounds and is equipped with a 6 HP engine. With. The equipment is equipped with a planetary gear with a gear ratio of 265:1. The design uses a drum with a diameter of 63.5 mm and a width of 223 mm, which allows winding up to 25 m of steel cable with a diameter of 9.5 mm. The equipment weighs 37 kg. The set includes a waterproof wired control panel. The cost of the product is 16.9 thousand rubles. (modification with galvanized steel cable).
The winch is manufactured in China. The manufacturer assembles products under the Stokrat and Sportway brands, which are unified in design. Products can be supplied with different engines, which differ in the degree of sealing of the housing. The kit includes a control unit with sealed cable entries that meets the IP68 standard.
Runva EWВ 9500 12500
The Runva company produces winches for industrial use, as well as compact units of the EWX and EWB series for installation on cars. There are products with galvanized steel cable and installations with synthetic cord, which have a similar load capacity. The set includes a wired control panel. The solenoid block is installed separately from the engine and winch. A 6.1 hp motor is used to drive the unit with a traction force of 9.5 thousand pounds. pp., working in conjunction with a 3-speed planetary mechanism.
The 12,500-pound winch has been increased to 7.9 liters. With. power. The disc brake mechanism is located inside the gear housing.
There are modifications designed for connection to a 24 V on-board network. The weight of the equipment is 42.9 kg (using a steel cable with a diameter of 10.2 mm), a product with a synthetic cord weighs 33.7 kg. The cost of equipment starts from 37.4 thousand rubles. (modification EWB9500 with steel cable).
Comeup Seal Gen2 9 5
The equipment is equipped with a motor with a sealed housing of IP68 standard (allows operation under water at a depth of up to 1000 mm) and an overheating protection module. To transmit torque, a 3-speed gearbox with planetary gears is used.
The design uses aluminum alloys, which reduce the weight of the product while maintaining increased strength. The gearbox housing is installed on a turntable, which makes it possible to install the winch on cars with different bumper designs.
The product design includes a 3.7 kW motor. The gear ratio is 159:1. The speed of winding the cable depends on the load; with a maximum traction force of 4309 kgf it is 2.1 m/min. The cost of a product with galvanized steel aviation-type cable is 60.7 thousand rubles. A modification with a radio frequency control panel will cost 26.5 thousand rubles. expensive.
"Octopus 9000 Sport"
9,000 lb. towing capacity winch. Equipped with a 3.5 kW motor (operating voltage 12 V) and a 4-speed planetary gearbox with a gear ratio of 270:1. A wired remote control is used to control the installation. All electrical components are protected against moisture penetration in accordance with the requirements of the IP67 standard.
The winch is equipped with a drum with a mechanical brake, designed to store 20 m of steel cable with a diameter of 7.6 mm. The average cost of equipment at retail outlets is 43 thousand rubles.
Features of different types of winches
Model "Octopus 9000"
A mechanical winch has a number of advantages, including increased stability and high traction power. Its power supply is not connected to the electrical system of the SUV; the operating principle is based on interaction with the transmission. The mechanical winch is driven by the vehicle's transfer case. High power is achieved using engine torque. The device cannot operate autonomously; it requires a running motor. The performance of the mechanism directly depends on the speed of revolutions inside the engine.
Electrical traction devices are most often driven by a starter or generator for loading. An electric winch can also operate on a dedicated electric motor, which is installed separately in the car. But basically, a homemade winch is mounted on a converted structure of a loading generator or starter. It should be taken into account that such a device must operate at high speeds, otherwise the mechanism will not be able to cope with a massive SUV.
The basic reserves of electricity are stored in the car's battery, so many owners equip the car with batteries with a large energy reserve. The engine that drives the traction mechanism must have balanced power, otherwise even the strongest battery will not cope with its appetite.
Options for installing different winches on the UAZ Patriot
The installation scheme in a standard bumper allows you to maintain the standard appearance of the car. For example, when installing the “Stokrat SD 9.5” winch, the mounting platform is located under the frame. To facilitate the installation procedure, you will need to remove the steering rod protection. The mounting holes on the pad may not line up with the holes on the frame. In this case, additional channels are drilled. The site is marked with a winch installed, which allows you to correctly place the motor and drum between the frame side members.
The platform is attached to the frame with bolts. To install the control unit in the engine compartment, a homemade bracket made of sheet steel is used. The connecting cables are routed to the winch through a hole cut in the headlight trim. Since the current consumption reaches 400 A, copper cables with a cross-section of at least 35 mm² are used to connect the motor to the battery. The power frame (available on cars manufactured before 2020) and the plastic bumper casing are modified after installing the winch; Interfering elements are cut out from the structure.
To install Winch products, mounting platforms made of channel bars are used, which are attached to the frame side members with M12 bolts and spring washers. The platform is made by hand, taking into account the design features of the Patriot vehicle and the mounting points for the winch. Patriot cars produced after 2015 use a plastic bumper without a power frame. A rectangular hole for the jaws is cut out in the element. The solenoid block is mounted on the radiator frame.
UAZ 469 tuning secrets
Everyone knows that if you invest certain funds in any endeavor, it will most likely be crowned with considerable success. And, by the way, tuning a UAZ 469 with your own hands is no exception. If you wish, you can turn this car into a luxury SUV, which will surely be looked at with envy and surprise.
It is worth noting that on a UAZ, do-it-yourself tuning is done, as a rule, in order to adapt it for various operating options:
- long trips
- fishing
- hunting
- expeditions and so on.
By the way, what is noteworthy is that UAZs are used mainly for off-road driving, but, as practice shows, these cars, alas, are not designed for such loads, so if you are pursuing exactly this goal, then you should start, first of all, with the wheels of the car.
It’s better to put 15-inch wheels on the UAZ, but you need to choose tires that are at least 31 inches in size, and the tread pattern should be such that it can handle impassable mud. Installing such large wheels accordingly requires widening the wheel arches, that is, cutting the fenders. Please note that in total, all the work done can cost you a fairly large sum (at least 50 thousand rubles).
How can you install a winch, because this is one of the most important off-road accessories that will always help you get out of a difficult situation.
Now you can start the most interesting part, namely painting the body. Here everything is done easily and simply: we sand it, make waterproofing and cover it with bright paint.
It would also be a good idea to replace all the car's optics. New is new, but sometimes you still have to drive off-road in the dark. A person who knows at least a little about electrics can also easily cope with this.
Installing windbreaks is an indispensable procedure for tuning any car intended for off-road driving. The work is also not difficult. You just have to buy two eye nuts, eye bolts and tie rods from the store, as well as a cable with a diameter of 4 mm.
