Recovery gear.......Is all chain created equal?
05-29-2010, 10:23 PM
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ive been pulled out a number of times on my old gmc 2500. and i have pulled other people out with a chain. i also have had a 50000 lbs syn strap i would much rather use the strap. allthou my chain was what my grandfather uses to pull skidders out when they get stuck so i had no fears of it breaking.
06-01-2010, 06:48 PM
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Thanks for all the responses. I was at harbor freight and I picked up a sales ad. They will be having a sale on 5/16" x 20ft chain-grade 70 for $19.99 I think I will pick up one of these.
06-04-2010, 05:59 PM
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#1. Your winch won't pull it's maximum rated load unless almost all of the cable has been paid out.
#2. You can use a snatch block to (almost) double the pulling power of your winch.
For instance: My Warn 9.5ti's pull is limited to 6940 pounds when on the outermost wrap of the drum (simple leverage....or lack thereof), but I can double that to almost 14,000 pounds by using my snatch block.
06-07-2010, 03:27 PM
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I saw those, they are only rated for 4700 pounds, is that enough for a stuck vehicle?
06-07-2010, 06:37 PM
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#1. If you're going to use your hi-lift as a winch, then chain is the way to go.
#2. Not all chain is created equal. Here's a chart to allow you compare strengths and sizes.
http://www.1st-chainsupply.com/WLLchart.htm
If you're a "little bit stuck" you'll need to pull the weight of your Jeep.
If you're "nice and stuck" you'll need to pull twice the weight of your Jeep.
If you're "TRULY stuck" you'll need to pull three tiems the weight of your Jeep.
#2. Not all chain is created equal. Here's a chart to allow you compare strengths and sizes.
http://www.1st-chainsupply.com/WLLchart.htm
If you're a "little bit stuck" you'll need to pull the weight of your Jeep.
If you're "nice and stuck" you'll need to pull twice the weight of your Jeep.
If you're "TRULY stuck" you'll need to pull three tiems the weight of your Jeep.
06-17-2010, 09:25 PM
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