I now return you to our regular programming: When pulling out trees and stumps with my big truck, it is surprising how easily a relatively heavy chain can snap. It is also surprising how far a relatively heavy chain will whiplash after snapping. While chains are load rated, it is usually the link that the grab hook is grabbing that snaps. The tighter the loop around whatever it is around, the greater the side load imparted on that link. Moving blankets and such draped on the straight runs of chains and cables work well to absorb whiplash energy. Be careful.
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Yes Sir! 1000% correct! My Father owned a cab-over Freightliner and was an owner/operater my whole life growing up! I've got Diesel flowing in my veins! Not sure why it took so long to get a Duece either! LOL! So I try and use every precaution and correct tool when possible! But a reminder is always appreciated Sir! I do forget stuff! Here's me (the tallest boy) and Pops (RIP) and the rest of us!
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If you do a lot of snatching/ winching you might want to consider keeping a "goal weight" in your kit bag (shown below, and in the link):
- Not much mass to a moving-blanket (and mass is what does the dampening).
- Filled with sand, and draped over the chain/ wire rope, this thing will dampen the blowback if you get a failure.
- And don't worry: the bag doesn't realize that you're not a soccer team.
- Sure, a little pricey; but if it saves you just once from decapitation, then suddenly the cost becomes completely reasonable.
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Holy crap that is cool! That is definitely gonna have to be added to my get list!
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Nice feature is a velcro closure (pinning the two sides together over your line/ chain), so the bag doesn't accidentally fall off.
Say...wait a minute. What was that OP here again?!
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Safety first!!!
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You honor your Father with every mention of him, and every time he crosses your mind. That's a blessing to him, and to you.
And I'm sure I'm not alone here in letting you know that his memory is met with respect by all of us. Amen.
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Thank you Sir! Man, you brought tears to my eyes!
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Vped , we will not be able to attend this year! Wife's graduation is that same weekend! Hopefully we can do something in the spring!?
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Not sure we are going to make it this year... Haven't heard of anyone putting anything together for it either. Hopefully we can make it, it's always a good time!
Posting the link to the Elephant Butte event: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?132409-Elephant-Butte-Luminaria-walk-December-13th
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Down here in Carlsbad.
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Welcome, I noticed your truck is the one my brother sold you!
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Really??? Small world. I love the truck. Your brother is a good guy, and I feel I got a good truck for a reasonable price.
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I'm glad you are enjoying it! We spent a ton of time fixing it up, and enjoying it in the years that we had it!
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Yeah I just got my waterloo power steering kit in. Will prolly put it on tomorrow. Also gotta put in my yukon locker, and lockout hubs
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Anybody have any leads on two PLS Wheels around the area?
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Hemtt wheels will also work. Looking for something with a little less back spacing to prevent rubbing