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Old 01-21-2016, 06:34 PM
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Check out https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...nstall-260339/. As an electrician, I think you'll like the info.

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Old 01-22-2016, 07:33 AM
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I thought I'd post a link to the other thread here because I posted up some links and questions:
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Ordered mine! Cooper Bussman 187200F-03-1 for $39.32 + shipping from Waytekwire.com. Gotta protect my new Superwinch TS 11500 SR and cabling!
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Old 02-05-2016, 06:34 AM
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How does a snatch block work? Deciding if I need to buy one with my winch
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Old 02-05-2016, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeep-Junkie34
How does a snatch block work? Deciding if I need to buy one with my winch
Definitely buy one. Very useful IMO.

https://www.gowarn.com/warn-winches/winch-tips.aspx
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Old 02-05-2016, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by nhk19

definitely buy one. Very useful imo.

https://www.gowarn.com/warn-winches/winch-tips.aspx
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Old 02-05-2016, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeep-Junkie34
How does a snatch block work? Deciding if I need to buy one with my winch
A snatch block is Well worth having in your recovery Arsenal. It increases your pulling power and gives you more options for pulling direction. Some winching pics from a snow run couple weeks ago here in Northern California. At one point we had to run a snatch block to turn around where the snow was getting too deep.Click image for larger version Name: photo595.jpg Views: 286 Size: 1.05 MB ID: 636731Click image for larger version Name: photo164.jpg Views: 261 Size: 1.46 MB ID: 636732Click image for larger version Name: photo636.jpg Views: 243 Size: 1.48 MB ID: 636733
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Old 02-06-2016, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeep-Junkie34
How does a snatch block work? Deciding if I need to buy one with my winch
I've been on an extremely tight trail and had to winch the jeep in front of me SIDEWAYS to keep him from sliding into a tree and breaking his window. Snatchblock.

I had to pull a fallen tree off the trail, sideways again. Snatchblock.

I've used the Snatchblock to respool my long winch line, cutting the distance needed half.

I've seen a Snatchblock double the pulling power of the winch to successfully extract a vehicle from serious mud. (REALLY stuck? Add more Snatchblocks)
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Old 02-06-2016, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by adamisadam
I've been on an extremely tight trail and had to winch the jeep in front of me SIDEWAYS to keep him from sliding into a tree and breaking his window. Snatchblock. I had to pull a fallen tree off the trail, sideways again. Snatchblock. I've used the Snatchblock to respool my long winch line, cutting the distance needed half. I've seen a Snatchblock double the pulling power of the winch to successfully extract a vehicle from serious mud. (REALLY stuck? Add more Snatchblocks)
Agreed! Snatchblocks are great. Wouldn't wheel without one. Used it many times and without having it I probably would have road home as a passenger. That said.....do any of you carry more than one? Or run into a situation the way you rigged the pull you actually needed two? I just have one currently.
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Old 02-06-2016, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by k0260
A snatch block is Well worth having in your recovery Arsenal. It increases your pulling power and gives you more options for pulling direction. Some winching pics from a snow run couple weeks ago here in Northern California. At one point we had to run a snatch block to turn around where the snow was getting too deep.<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=636731"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=636732"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=636733"/>
GREAT PICS! Looks like you had a blast. Scenery is gorgeous!
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