5 ton Bobsled, Recovery assistance near Berkeley Springs WV

[SUPERSPORT]

So glad to hear such great news!!!!! Fantastic!!


I see some nice shiny CHAINS in your future!!

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When you run those chains do you still air down the tires?

 

[WV New Guy]

Out

Power steering fluid leaked out from the extreme angle we were unable to find any damage on truck upon initial inspection thus far.

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Sweet

 

[AZK9]

When you run those chains do you still air down the tires?

My only experience with chains has been while driving on paved mountain roads in a 4X4 F-150, a 4X4 Ford Sport Trac and a fire brush truck.


That being the case, I'd suggest: If you are going to drive with chains, maintain tire inflation at normal highway pressure
and drive at speeds that do not exceed 30 MPH. So... IMO, do not air down when using chains.

Other folks may have different experiences and opinions, so... it's best to check with tire chain experts ahead of time.
That's how I learned about chain driving on snow and ice. Experts taught me.

Hope that helps...

 

[AZK9]

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Power steering fluid leaked out from the extreme angle we were unable to find any damage on truck upon initial inspection thus far.

WVNG... That photo is a sight for sore eyes!!!


Now, you'll be sure to sleep well tonight!

 

[o1951]

All is Good!

I was concerned that truck was near tipping point. Dozer op made perfect pulls.

 

[WV New Guy]

Yes I was very-surprised when Dozer operator drove up and over bank on opposite side. we had discussed chaining the dozer to some trees but it didn't move at all. The guys who helped me out own a whole fleet of MVs for there excavating business . I was there 3/4 heavy equipment recovery since the storm . They have made several recoveries of there own Deuces and 5 Tons off-road themselves .

 

[Tinstar]

Nicely done!!

 

[Ford Mechanic]

Dude did he pull you out with a cable? I can't tell just how close your spotter was to it but cable is potentially very dangerous to be around under tension. And no weight bag on it either. That's probably the reason the winch controls are in the cab in our trucks.

Glad you got out and no one was injured though!

 

[my76fj40]

Congrats on the safe and speedy recovery! Always helps to have the right equipment. Or at least big equipment...

 

[pitpawten]

Always helps to have the right equipment. Or at least big equipment...

I've found more often than not that the big equipment is the right equipment