Snatch Blocks.....What's The Deal?
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Snatch Blocks.....What's The Deal?
I've not had much experience using snatch blocks on the trail. So, I am kinda shoppin around for one. I have a Warn M8000 on my Jeep. I am assuming that since doubling the winch line doubles the capacity, I will need a snatch block rated at 8 tons. Does this sound right? I am certain I will never pull 8 tons, but it just makes sense .....at least the math does to get one rated for 8 tons max. Am I off base?
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dodgepowerwagon.com/glovebox/snatch.html
All you need to know....just remember if you are using Synthetic line, dont use a friends SB that they have used for steel cable.....always use a "synthetic only" snatch block.
And here is something else I just found too...a rigging calculator :
http://www.thecrosbygroup.com/produc...ockrigcalc.htm
I prefer the type on the top left, just get a warm fuzzy feeling from a beefier item that is pulling so much weight.
All you need to know....just remember if you are using Synthetic line, dont use a friends SB that they have used for steel cable.....always use a "synthetic only" snatch block.
And here is something else I just found too...a rigging calculator :
http://www.thecrosbygroup.com/produc...ockrigcalc.htm
I prefer the type on the top left, just get a warm fuzzy feeling from a beefier item that is pulling so much weight.
Last edited by dyolfknip; 12-29-2008 at 05:47 AM.
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Thanks. Yeah, I've been lookin at those like that big red one. Just somethin about that thing that says it ain't goin nowhere.
Last edited by RedneckJeep; 12-29-2008 at 06:25 AM.
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I know this is alittle off your question (don't want to see anyone get hurt). But when you start using snatch blocks you are getting into rigging and everything in that system needs to be up to the same specs. What I am saying is if you set up a pull at 16,000# the snatch block, D ring, tow strap, cable, etc. must all be rated for 16,000# or more. Oh and I cant' help it, he said snatch.
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I know this is alittle off your question (don't want to see anyone get hurt). But when you start using snatch blocks you are getting into rigging and everything in that system needs to be up to the same specs. What I am saying is if you set up a pull at 16,000# the snatch block, D ring, tow strap, cable, etc. must all be rated for 16,000# or more. Oh and I cant' help it, he said snatch.
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the ARB block from Quadratec is the ticket.
this one.....
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92144_303.htm
and their advertising campaign ain't too bad either!
I love the Warn too, but, the price is
this one.....
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92144_303.htm
and their advertising campaign ain't too bad either!
I love the Warn too, but, the price is
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I know this is alittle off your question (don't want to see anyone get hurt). But when you start using snatch blocks you are getting into rigging and everything in that system needs to be up to the same specs. What I am saying is if you set up a pull at 16,000# the snatch block, D ring, tow strap, cable, etc. must all be rated for 16,000# or more. Oh and I cant' help it, he said snatch.
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the ARB block from Quadratec is the ticket.
this one.....
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92144_303.htm
and their advertising campaign ain't too bad either!
I love the Warn too, but, the price is
this one.....
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92144_303.htm
and their advertising campaign ain't too bad either!
I love the Warn too, but, the price is