Winch for UAZ 469: Do-it-yourself selection and installation

There is a strong opinion among car enthusiasts that installing a winch in a service center is the most reliable, proven option. If they have the finances, many people prefer to entrust the configuration of their SUV to professionals. However, an impressive proportion of UAZ owners like to tinker with their equipment themselves. If you understand the design and devote enough time to studying this topic, you can independently install a winch on your UAZ 469.

Winch for UAZ 469: Selection and installation

Photo 1: Winch on UAZ 469 (Source: Yandex.Pictures)

How to choose a good winch for UAZ 469

In our article we will consider the criteria by which it is best to choose this mechanism. Let's find out what the load capacity and compatibility of this element are. We will indicate the cost of the product, its pros and cons. Let's consider several models of electric traction equipment. We will give recommendations for installation and operation, indicate an algorithm of actions on how to install a winch on a UAZ 469 with your own hands. Traditionally, at the end of the article, we will summarize and draw conclusions.

Photo 2: Using a winch on a UAZ 469 (Source: Yandex.Images)

Winches have become an integral attribute of the UAZ 469 when used in rural areas and off-road conditions. The winch becomes a great help when the car gets into an impassable swamp, swamp, mud, potholes, ditches. Sometimes only your own traction mechanism can pull out a stuck car, since there is nowhere else to wait for help.

All winches for this type of vehicle are divided into four categories:

Manual;
Mechanical;
Hydraulic;
Electrical.

Electrically driven hoists have gained maximum popularity among modern motorists. This is greatly facilitated by their high versatility and extraordinary ease of installation. When operating a vehicle in off-road conditions, experts and analysts recommend choosing a low payload capacity of 6000 ibs for use.

But it’s better to be safe; when off-road and on rough terrain, situations are different and sometimes unpredictable. For a UAZ 469 car, it is best to purchase a working winch with an average traction force and a load capacity index of 7000 ibs or more. If the SUV will be used for sporting purposes, it is better to choose a powerful model and pay attention to the weight. At competitions, every second counts and a massive unit of 9000 ibs will help you quickly pull out the car and bring the athlete into the lead.

Note! The higher the load capacity index, the heavier the power plant. The cost of funds for its acquisition and operation increases proportionally.

Regarding the ratio of the weight of the SUV and the power of the design. It is necessary to take into account and simulate various situations. After all, excess weight on the front of the car implies unwanted load on the front axle of the vehicle. When engaging in economic activities, fishing trips, or hunting, it is enough to buy and install a winch on a UAZ 469, with a load capacity index of 5000 ibs.

How to make a winch for a UAZ with your own hands

Active recreation has become more accessible than twenty years ago.

Many thrill-seekers equip Soviet SUVs UAZ and Niva and try to overcome places where an ordinary passenger car cannot go.

But even an experienced driver can find himself in a situation where he needs to pull his car out of a hole or mud. And it’s good if there are people and equipment nearby. What if you’re in a deep forest alone or with your family?

In this case, only a winch can save you. You just need to find a suitable support (a fairly thick tree pole or boulder) and secure it with a cable.

Rest assured, the winch installed on the UAZ Patriot, for example, will slowly but surely pull your car out of the sand, mud or hole. But there is one drawback - the price. This device is not affordable for every car enthusiast.

That is why in our review today we will talk about how to assemble a winch for an UAZ using a homemade method.

Winch with hydraulic motor

Quite a common type. The beauty of this winch is that it can be mounted on any car that has a hydraulic pump, including an UAZ. The winch with a hydraulic system is quite powerful, has small dimensions, and is quiet. True, the installation depends on the presence of a hydraulic booster in the car. Without this element it will not work.

Winch capacity for UAZ

There are many car enthusiasts who prefer units with an electrical operating principle. When choosing this or that type of equipment, it is important to consider the possibility of its most efficient operation in various road conditions.

Photo 3: Winch lifts UAZ 469 (Source: Yandex.Pictures)

The determining factor here is the load capacity. The load lifting index is an indicator of the maximum weight that a mechanism can lift without compromising its technical characteristics. It is indicated in pounds, lb. 1 pound is equal to 0.45 kg. For example, 9000 lb equals 4080 kg. Most SUVs are equipped with units with a load capacity index of 8000-12000 units, which equates to 3.5-5.5 tons.

For economic purposes, 5000 is enough, but in order to pull out a car stuck in the mud, you need an option with an index of 7000. If the SUV is used outside the city, outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and fishermen are recommended to install a unit with a load of 3 tons or more. Such a winch will not create a large additional load on the front axle of the car.

What components does the winch consist of?

As a rule, the standard electric winch kit for the UAZ 469 includes the following parts:

The body of the device itself.
Cable (wound on a drum).
A metal hook with which cargo and other cars will cling.
Joystick for easier control of the device.
Remote control for the winch.
Lever for switching stroke.
Solenoid kit.
Rollers for laying cables (also called sponges).

As a rule, the manufacturer does not include additional components in the kit. So if you absolutely require a corrosive sling or a set of pulleys, you will have to purchase them separately.

When purchasing a winch, it is very important to pay attention to the position of the rollers into which the metal cable will be laid. If the distance between them is greater than the thickness of the cable, then it may “bite” during winding. Of course, you should not purchase a winch with any visual defects.

Carabiners for car winches (pulley hoists)

Compatibility of winch and UAZ 469

All passenger cars are divided into the following weight categories:

An easy option is all VAZ class cars.
The middle option is UAZ, Niva.
Heavy version - Gazelle, Bull, Land Cruiser.

There is no point in weighing equipment yourself. It is better to seek help from specialists. They will accurately determine the weight of the car. When weighing, you should take into account the weight of additional equipment:

Winches.
Kanguryatnik.
Tow hitch.
Thresholds.
Non-standard car wheels.
Additional electronic equipment, including air conditioning.
Hiking equipment: fuel cans, tents, sand trucks, car parts, hi-jacks, spare tire, off-road accessories.

The weight of the driver and passengers should also be taken into account. This is necessary to correctly determine the power of the installation. For small class – 6000 ibs. For the middle weight category - 7000-8000 ibs. For heavyweights – 9000 ibs. Separately, there are lovers of extreme conditions, for whom a winch of 12,000 ibs or more is recommended.

What are the prices for winches for UAZ?

The cost of traction equipment varies widely. The price of a winch for a UAZ 469 can range from 14 to 45 thousand rubles. So, for example, American electrical equipment WARN and RAMSEY on average costs 40-90 thousand rubles or more on the Russian market.

The average cost of COME UP for Russian motorists will be 30-35 thousand rubles.

The most budget option ELECTRIC WINCH can be purchased for 15 thousand rubles. The price of a used winch for a UAZ 469 may be approximately 50% lower than a new one. It all depends on the technical characteristics of the product, year of manufacture and condition of the product.

Removable winch pros and cons

Positive characteristics of portable winch designs:

The equipment is not difficult to constantly carry in a car.
It does not take up much space in the luggage compartment.
With regular maintenance and proper storage conditions, the winch will serve for a long time and efficiently.
No additional training is required to perform extreme operations.
The same winch can be used in front or behind the vehicle. And also use for another vehicle.

The disadvantages include:

Difficulties arise when deploying and retracting the spring cable. When lowering the drum, it often gets tangled.
It's difficult to use the "suitcase" version without the block. But when the block is used, only 4.5 meters of cable remain - this is very little.
Often the drum skews, causing the cable to bite. It is obvious that the removable design is not perfected.
The mechanism and oiled cable contaminate the work process.
Performing manipulations requires a lot of strength and energy from the driver.

Photo 4: Removable winch on UAZ 469 (Source: Yandex.Pictures)

UAZ 3962 “Grey” › Logbook › Installing a winch.

I bought the winch almost immediately after buying the car. Having studied I-Net, I came to the conclusion, agreeing with many practitioners, that the power of the winch should be twice the maximum permitted weight. I have a UAZ 39625 with a title of 2720 kg * 2 = 5440. A friend recommended the store polniyprivod.ru/, where I bought a winch for 17,000 rubles. Electric Winch 12000 with wired and wireless remote control, 30 m steel cable and 3 connectors (one for the front, one for the rear of the machine and one for the winch). As I later found out, the connectors hold no more than 200A of current, and the consumption of my winch at maximum loads can briefly exceed 400A. There was a need to find the appropriate wiring. Again, many days of searching for information, formulas, etc. Again, I had to rely on the opinion of experts that for every 10A a cross-section of copper wire (core) of 1mm2 is required. Accordingly, I took welding wires of about 40 mm2. The longer the wire, the more the losses in the conductor increase; accordingly, it is necessary to increase the cross-section of the core. The standard wires were short, so I had to disassemble the solenoid block and replace the positive wire with my own. Thanks to the guys, in the workshop they crimped the terminals with a special tool, put on the casings, it turned out no worse than at the factory, but it’s just enough from the bumper through the hole in the tunnel under the speedometer cable to the battery. In the future, I want to replace the battery (battery) with a 90 Ah instead of 60, replace the generator with an appropriate one (I’m still studying the characteristics) and install a winch power cut-off relay from a button on the panel (many complained that it sometimes shorts inside and the winch rewinds without responding to the buttons of the remote control and As a result, it breaks the bumpers, platforms and its own body). Also in winter, on the advice of friends, I will shorten the cable by 10 meters. When winding too long a cable to the side, a heap accumulates at the edge of the drum, which can break the transverse fastenings of the winch if you don’t keep track. So it’s better to interchange with a short cable several times.

I would like to share my development for installing a removable winch on a non-lifted UAZ 39625 (loaf, tablet) with standard bumpers. The task was unusual (I set myself the Technical Assignment), install the Electric Winch 12000 winch on a loaf without changing the appearance and without making changes to the design, so as not to register with the Technical Department, not to worry about technical inspections, not to cut the bumper, etc. Moreover, the winch must be removable and installed both front and back for all occasions. The winch platform should not be lower than the edge of the bumper. The rear footrests and standard towbar should be preserved (they are very comfortable). Centering the winch in the middle is recommended, but not required. Inspired by the idea on YouTube:

After much research on the Internet, I decided to make an American towbar: a square pipe is attached to the frame of the car, a square pipe of smaller diameter is inserted into it, welded to the platform with the winch and secured with a pin or a cotter pin. Having told the idea to the specialists (the head of the metalworking shop), they came to the conclusion that the lateral loads of the UAZ require a minimum of 2 square meters. On the Internet I found a picture with the sizes of the holes and the distances between them on the winch platform for the UAZ Patriot on the forum uazpatriot.ru/forum/viewt…pic.php?t=18614&start=210,

They coincided with the drawing in the instructions for the winch and sent it to the workshop. They did it in a week, slowly, but efficiently. The only point is that this platform should immediately be attached to the frame of the Patriot, and on my copy, on the right and left, I cut off the protruding ears with a grinder. We found a rectangular pipe, but there was no smaller diameter! We got out of the situation by taking solid pieces of metal, machined them and welded them to the site. The weight turned out to be the same! All that remains is to attach it to the frame. The hooks must first be removed. They are attached to the frame not with bolts, but with rivets, and are installed “hot”. I spent several hours sawing off the heads of each rivet with a grinder on both sides. I tried to knock it out - it was useless. I had to drill out first with a small drill, then with a large one, and only then was I able to break out the hooks. The left one also turned out to be welded to the frame along with the steering gear mounting spar - but it still broke off! What a pleasure! Next, I measured the width of the frame with a tape measure, estimated the width of the plate, and sent the drawing drawn on my knee to the workshop. Afterwards, the finished plate was attached to the frame, holes were marked on it along the holes from the hooks and again to the metalworking shop. The next time we assembled a ready-made structure.

During final assembly there were many nuances. For example, a piece of rectangular pipe used to grind squares for the winch platform turned out to be from a different batch than the pipes welded to the frame platform. It took a long and tedious time to grind off the excess with a grinder. And inside these pipes there is also a protruding seam! The metal moves slightly when welding, so the squares that had slipped on the site were straightened out with a hefty sledgehammer. In general, they created problems for themselves. When I started cutting holes in the bumper, I realized that they had climbed into the place where the crooked starter was inserted! It was necessary to move the mount by 3 cm...

Brands of electric winches

The most common winches in the Russian Federation are those made in the USA:

Warn;
Ramsey;
Come up;
Electric Winch.

To this list we can add the Russian modification of the Swan. Next, we propose to consider in more detail the technical capabilities of each design.

Warn and Ramsey

Photo 5: Warn winch (Source: Yandex.Pictures)

Experts and users note their high power characteristics, reliability, endurance, and durability. Traction equipment has been tested by time and Russian off-road conditions. Most often, this option can be found on cars that participate in competitions.

The manufacturer of traction equipment is WARN, USA. The concern's production sites are located in Oregon and Michigan. Products are certified in ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949 systems. Environmental certificate ISO 14001.

The headquarters of the world's second largest manufacturer of automotive winches, Ramsey Industries, USA, is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company's specialists pay maximum attention to the quality of their products.

Advantages:

Easy installation.
High degree of versatility.
Ability to operate independently of a car engine.

Flaws:

High price.
Requires an additional battery.
High probability of overheating during prolonged use.
Ineffective consumption of electrical energy.

The cost of a Warn winch on Moscow Internet portals ranges from 50 to 200 thousand rubles.

The Ramsey winch is sold in a similar price range.

Come up

Photo 6: Come up winch (Source: Yandex.Pictures)

COMEUP Industries Inc, USA, has been operating in the global market since 1975. The corporate headquarters is located in Oregon. High-quality equipment, which users respond positively to. Russian car enthusiasts are attracted by the relatively reasonable price of the product.

Advantages:

Two engines of 7000 hp each. With. each with two sealed contactors.
Availability of temperature sensors and fuses.
Disengaging the clutch under load.
Pneumatic cable unwinding.
The lever will never jam due to corrosion.
The kit includes a remote control with a 5-meter wire.

Flaws:

The design of the gearbox is inconvenient - the lever must be lifted up and turned.

The price of the Come up winch in Russian markets is about 85,000 rubles.

Electric Winch

Photo 7: Electric Winch (Source: Yandex.Pictures)

The best option for this class is the Electric Winch 6000 lbs 12 Volt winch with an automatic braking system, which can withstand a maximum load of up to 2722 kg. Its mass is 29 kilograms. The length of the towing rope is 25 meters. Control is carried out by a wired remote control at a distance of up to 3.7 meters. The option is ideal for the domestic UAZ 469 car.

The equipment manufacturer is China. They are produced in two factories in China: Ningbo Lift Winch Manufacture Co., Ltd and Ningbo Yinzhou Shengfa Engine Manufacture Co., Ltd.

Advantages:

Sealed motor and mini switch.
High quality, reliability, durability.
Galvanized fasteners.

Flaws:

Unpresentable packaging.
Thin drum walls.
Silumin spring brake parts.
Lack of spare parts.

The price of such a winch for UAZ 469 ranges from 10 to 30 thousand rubles.

"Swan" configurations

Electric winch elements:

Carcass;
Cable wound on a drum;
Hook;
Joystick;
Control block;
Lever responsible for switching the stroke;
Solenoid block;
Sponges are rollers for route laying;

The additional package of the “Swan” also includes: mounting bolts, instructions for using the device, additional accessories.

DIY mechanical winch for UAZ

Hydraulic winch model

Almost every SUV can find itself in a situation where even all-wheel drive is not able to help it get out of the hole.

Owners of the domestic UAZ all-terrain vehicle are familiar first-hand with difficult areas of our vast homeland.

In order not to get stuck in the wrong place, you will need a winch - a car savior designed to overcome off-road conditions.

Each owner selects a traction mechanism based on his preferences. Some people think that they need a mechanical winch on their UAZ.

Others think that the best choice for a domestic SUV would be an electric winch.

Still others are inclined to believe that a homemade winch is a universal way to solve the problems of overcoming road obstacles.

Tools that provide additional traction for UAZ have several varieties and differ in the type of mechanism. A homemade winch can be:

mechanical;
electrical;
hydraulic;
manual.

Any type of this mechanism is built on a single operating principle: a high-strength cable is wound onto a drum that rotates using the force of a motor gearbox or your own hands.

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.

The hydraulic mechanism has a complex type of design that even a mechanical winch cannot compare with. As a rule, its work is closely related to the functioning of the oil piston.

Despite the volume of the device, we can confidently speak about its high reliability and powerful power traction. At the same time, the energy costs are not as significant as for electric mechanisms.

A homemade winch can also be of the manual type, in which case its power directly depends on the physical strength of the owner of the SUV.

The manual mechanism is made in the same way as other types of construction.

In this case, there is no need to connect it to vehicle devices.

For convenience and simplification of the traction procedure, you need to ensure the presence of an extended handle of the mechanism. This not only makes rotation easier, but also improves the performance of the device.

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.

How to install a winch on an SUV

Device installation

A homemade winch can be attached to both the front and rear bumpers.

But it is best to place it on the central part of the front bumper on the lower side, as this will simplify the use of the device.

If the UAZ model is equipped with a plastic bumper, it will definitely have to be replaced, since it will not withstand the total weight of the SUV, which, as a rule, exceeds 2000 kg. The best solution would be to replace it with a bumper made of high-strength steel.

The bumper must have a platform for a winch made of iron plates with a density of at least 5 mm. After this, you need to mark the points for the openings and drill them using an electric drill.

An iron platform for the traction device must be placed on the front bumper.

But do not rush to install the winch itself, since it is placed last.

First you need to attach the iron plate to the bumper, and then place the traction device on it.

If it is not a mechanical winch, but an electric one, you will need to connect its controller to the SUV's power supply.

The circuit is connected by connecting the plus to the positive, and the minus to the negative terminal of the power network.

After successful installation, it is necessary to check the functionality of the structure; it is advisable to do this in the field.

Pros and cons of installing a winch on a UAZ

The installation of such devices is not always determined by their intended use.

A mechanical winch can be used as a device for transporting heavy loads.

In this case, there is no need to dismantle the mechanism; it is enough to drive the SUV to where the cargo is placed and park the car in a safe place.

A traction device can be useful when arranging land plots, because it can be used to uproot huge stumps that are firmly entrenched in the soil, or to transport wood materials (logs, beams). The factory winch can be used as a lift for passenger cars in need of major repairs.

Such devices have a number of limitations due to lack of safety during operation.

Homemade mechanisms are rarely equipped with a locking mechanism, so they cannot be used as a forklift.

But if you set out to use the traction device only for its intended purpose, you have nothing to fear. A self-made car winch will allow you to pull your SUV out of any deep depression or trench.

The cost of a factory-made traction mechanism for a domestic SUV varies in the range of 5-25 thousand rubles.

When it comes to reliability, you should never go cheap, so you should immediately discard winch options in the price category of up to 10 thousand rubles.

When purchasing a winch, you need to pay special attention to the last point, since these mechanisms are also produced for passenger cars.

Such devices will not be able to help any UAZ model.

Recommendations for installation and operation

You can install a winch on the UAZ 469 at a specialized automotive center or yourself. An important point is to read the installation instructions. Installation of the UAZ 469 winch must be carried out in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Platform for installing a winch

The first step is to assemble the site for its installation. First, you need to designate the installation location of the traction equipment - on the front or rear of the car. When working independently, a piece of channel is selected. It should fit perfectly on the frame of the SUV.

Installation work is underway: the platform for the winch on the UAZ 469 is secured with bolts. They must be installed along the edges of the channel. This will prevent distortion when tightening the fasteners.

Note! The main thing is to set the platform level. This is an indispensable condition for further proper operation of the traction mechanism.

Another condition for successful installation is pre-prepared drawing and technical documentation. Using it, a platform for the UAZ 469 winch is made. The drawing can be made independently or found on the Internet. They are often found on car forums, or you can use the links posted.

Photo 8: Example of a drawing of a platform for a UAZ 469 winch (Source: Yandex.Pictures)

How to install a winch

A winch, assembled and installed by yourself, will serve every car enthusiast faithfully. With its help, the driver has the opportunity to move the power unit and pull heavy equipment out of the mud. This is an indispensable tool in any road situation.

All types of winches operate on the same simple and understandable principle. The steel cable in them is wound onto a drum, which is mounted on an SUV. After installing the platform, the winch itself is placed in the standard holes. The bumper is recessed into the bracket and installed on the frame side members.

The complete washer is placed in the gap between the bumper flange and the corner of the bracket at the hole location. Towing hooks are placed on the bracket and secured with 6 bolts to the frame side member. There are 2 bolts at the bottom. Nut tightening torque: 40-60 Nm. At the last stage of work, it is necessary to connect the power cable to the positive terminal of the battery. The minus is placed on the mass.

DIY winch for UAZ

Active recreation has become more accessible than twenty years ago.

Many thrill-seekers equip Soviet SUVs UAZ and Niva and try to overcome places where an ordinary passenger car cannot go.

In this case, only a winch can save you. You just need to find a suitable support (a fairly thick tree pole or boulder) and secure it with a cable.

That is why in our review today we will talk about how to assemble a winch for an UAZ using a homemade method.

What does a homemade winch look like?

A garage-assembled winch is a device capable of moving, moving and pulling heavy vehicles out of the mud. Initially it looks like the photo below. Homemade devices come in different designs. Here are the most common:

winch with manual mechanism;
device with a hydraulic motor;
mechanical (gross);
with electric drive.

The above types of winches have a simple and clear principle of operation: a steel cable of a certain diameter is wound onto a drum mounted on a car.

This “rope” is wound by the gearbox or by the person himself (using, say, a crowbar).

Externally, such a winch (this device can be attached to the UAZ 469) and its other varieties are very similar, but differ significantly in operating speed, gearbox power and size.

How does a hand winch work?

The manual winch (built into the UAZ Bukhanka, for example) has the simplest design. The cable is wound onto the drum using a lever (you can use a small crowbar or a pry bar). This device has its advantages:

independence from energy sources and other resources;
fairly small dimensions and light weight;
availability (low price);
As the lever increases, the winch's thrust increases.

Disadvantages include discomfort when working in unsuitable conditions (rain, snow, frost, dirt).

Shaft or mechanical winch

The essence of this type of operation is that the device is connected to the traction shaft of an SUV engine. There are no other power sources.

The main advantages of a mechanical winch on an UAZ are the simple and understandable design of the device, low price and the ability to control the speed of winding the cable onto the drum, increasing or decreasing engine speed.

The disadvantages are obvious: the functionality of the unit depends on the health of the engine.

Electric winch

This type is the most popular among many car enthusiasts. The main part of this winch is an electric drive, which is powered by on-board wiring. It's quite easy to operate.

The advantage of an electric winch is that it can work without a running engine, that is, autonomously. The principle of its operation is simple: you need to unwind the required length of the cable, fix it and start the electric drive.

It is attached to a special power bumper (its diagram is shown below).

Advantages of an electric winch:

sufficiently high operating speed of the electric drive when winding the cable;
independence from running engine;
ease of use;
the ability to equip the device with additional sensors.

Disadvantages include moisture intolerance, relatively low battery charge and high cost.

Now let's move on to the pressing issue. How to make a winch on an UAZ with your own hands?

Making a homemade part is quite possible. To do this you need to have the necessary tools, materials, skills and patience.

An installed winch (on a UAZ), made by yourself, must have a high torque in order to pull heavy vehicles out of mud or sand.

Some car owners do not believe that a reliable device can be made at home. But it's real. And most importantly, this will save money and not buy an expensive item.

Materials needed to make a winch:

square frame pipe 30x30 mm;
pipe with a diameter of 150-180 mm for the future drum;
four metal sheets (5 mm thick) for making the working surface and drum discs;
metal pins (M12 and M14) 200 mm long - six pieces;
six sections of 12 mm pipe, 200 mm long;
chain, two sprockets, hub for installing the shaft and drum.

You will also need a cable of a certain length, a reliable carabiner, a welding machine, an angle grinder, and paint and varnish materials.

It is important to know

Before starting any business, it is advisable to draw up a clear action plan. You need to draw a drawing with the sequential steps of assembling a homemade winch. This will really make your work easier and save time and nerves.

Stages of making a winch for a UAZ with your own hands

We take a grinder and cut a square pipe, and then use welding to connect the parts. We check their perpendicularity, equal angles, and dimensions. The platform for the winch on the UAZ is fixed, then we make special holes in it with which the motor will be attached. The essence of the next stage is to clean, prime and paint the resulting structure. Then we start making the drum.
We cut out two 350 mm circles from a sheet of metal, and drill a hole in the center where the shaft will be attached. Around it, in a circle of 80 mm, we drill six identical holes. Then four more to attach the hub. We fix the prepared studs, put pipes with a diameter of 12 mm on them, and cover the top with a second disk, tightening the whole thing with nuts.
A drum is put on the already assembled shaft. The hub and large star are fixed outside.
The drum itself is attached to the base of the winch. The shaft is fixed using a hub and prepared bolts. We place the motor on a dry area. Its output shaft should have a small star. Then a special chain of a suitable size is put on and the tension is set (it should not hang or be overtightened).
When adjusting it, you need to make sure that the chain does not interfere with winding the cable onto the drum. After this adjustment, securely fix the motor.
The cable is attached to the shaft and wound tightly onto the finished drum. We attach the carabiner and steel hook. The winch for the UAZ is assembled with your own hands and ready for use. You can try it!

Yes, regarding the time spent on work. As a rule, installing a winch on a UAZ is not too long. Ten hours is enough.

Making a winch from a starter

Many people don’t know, but a winch can be made from a regular starter. It works the same way as the above. The only difference is that instead of a motor it has a working starter.

For such a device, a planetary gearbox is better suited, which can be removed from a “penny” or “six” engine. A home-made adapter is attached to it, and then a starter.

We place the gears on the input shaft so that they fit together. Next we install the starter and connect the wiring.

DIY ratchet winch

For a device of this type we will need a brake mechanism from a KamAZ truck. This mechanism can withstand loads of up to six tons.

We disassemble the gearbox, take out the gears, disassembling the so-called “worm mechanism”. To do this, we need to knock out the splined shaft with a hammer. You can squeeze it out with a press, but not everyone has it.

We weld the resulting parts together according to the plan. We remove the gear and fix the pipe vertically in a vice. Between the slots and the tube we drive nails opposite each other. This will help center the mechanism relative to the gear.

After this, we cut off the heads of the nails to the root and strengthen the structure by welding. We insert the gear into the body of the gearbox, simultaneously with the “worm”. The shaft gets hammered into the “worm”. To install the drum, take two washers and weld them to the drive shaft.

The work is finished, now you can install the winch on the UAZ and use the useful device.

DIY motorcycle winch

You won’t believe it, but a winch can be made from an old motorcycle lying around, or rather, from some parts that are great for making a “homemade” mechanism.

As in previous versions, we fix the motor to the frame. The working part of the winch is made of the main sprocket (it is located on the engine). A motorcycle chain is perfect for our needs.

We secure the drum with previously prepared nuts and bolts. If the design allows, then longitudinal holes can be made on the frame.

They will allow the drum to move, which will help regulate chain tension.

Finally

Today you have seen for yourself that it is quite possible to assemble a winch yourself using improvised means. The main thing is to have the material, tools, perseverance and desire. And the result of your efforts will be a winch - a device that is very necessary on the farm.