tim replied:

rob see this months edition of 4wd monthly for tests on hand winches

Rod replied:

Suggestion, the shear pin is probably nonferrous metal, so all you need is some rod of the same diametre (probably 6mm) and cut your own.

porl replied:

Don't know the winch you are talking about but know the design. All i have to add is that in talking to a chain and winch guy who makes them (for the engineering industry) and sells them and lectures 4WD clubs on safe uses of hand winches - he said be wary of the Tirfor copies that are made out of aluminium or alloy composites as they have a tendency to warp and break when used to pull in anything other than a dead straight line.

Robert replied:

Hi Rob,
I recently purchased from a guy the same brand of winch as you mention it's actually called a Super Til winch that was made by a company called Anchor Engineering I believe which no longer exists?, however there is a company in New Zealand who sells a wire rope winch referred to as " Super Til " , I have sent an email to them to enquire whether this brand is in any way related to the one made by Anchor Engineering, will let you know if I get any info back from them.

P.S Yes I agree with you on their construction which is why I didn't hesitate to buy mine - I figured being older and made in Australia (Not a cheap import) was peace of mind in regard to quality. and I certainly didn't want to spend around $400 secondhand to $700 new on a Tirfor which wouldn't be any better.

Cheers Robert