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cheaperrooter
Body Lift
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| 04/22/2008 10:53 PM |
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Going to be doing some possible 4 wheeling in a month or so. Looking for someone that has HANDS ON knowledge with a come along. Want a 6 ton, but so far 4 tons seems to be the most popular by far. So questions arise.
1) Is a 4 ton sufficient for most stuck applications for my S-10 FULLY LOADED, or the bigger the better like a 6 ton?
2) What do you all recommend as far as a brand goes? I have found some heavy duty, but they are like $325 (6 ton chain). I was thinking more like $150 and under.
Thanks everyone. |
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cheaperrooter
Body Lift
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| 04/22/2008 10:56 PM |
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| Oh, also I forgot. My truck does not appear to have any recovery hooks under the front, even though it is 4 wheel drive. Problem is when I look under the front bumper, I DONT EVEN SEE anywhere to put one. Any ideas? |
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yoda
Bone Stock
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| 04/23/2008 7:44 AM |
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Cheaperrooter,
You should be okay with a 4-ton come along, That still equates to twice the wieght of your truck, so it should be able to get you out of most situations. My suggestion is to also invest in a 30'x 3" tow strap from Warn, Pro-comp etc, and just don't go wheeling alone. Webby can attest to the many years he and I had no winches and yanked each other out of countless messes with the front and rear tow hooks. As for the tow hooks, does your truck have a lower valiance under the front bumper? Some times there are knock outs for tow hooks to go through and attach to the frame. If not you definately need to buy some high quality tow hooks from a reputable company and drill and mount (or weld) them directly to the frame. If you have a 2" receiver in the rear, you can get an insert for it that will hold a clevis hook that will work great, if not you'll have to mount up some yank points in the rear as well. Best of luck, and have fun.!
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
Rock Star
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| 04/23/2008 5:41 PM |
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Great points Jody!
Here are a few other things to throw in your kit that are pretty cheap too:
- Pair of good leather work gloves
- A short 3" X 6' nylon strap (called a tree saver).
- A good quality pully (this will double the pulling power of your 4-ton come-along (but be careful not to overload your comealong and have it grenade in your hand).
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Rick Webster
Editor, 4X4REVIEW.COM - A Tork Media, Inc. Publication
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cheaperrooter
Body Lift
Posts:152
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| 04/23/2008 7:50 PM |
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| I know you MUST have a brand in mind? Lead me, I am a stray sheep looking for a cone along and pully shepard. What brand do you think best? What site do you reccomend? Thanks |
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sammy 87
Street Queen
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| 04/23/2008 9:15 PM |
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| one made in USA. umm also your gonna be so tired after pulling your self out your gonna be done wheeling. i would buy the strap go wheeling with freinds and save for a winch. a harbor freight winch at least |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
Rock Star
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| 04/24/2008 6:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cheaperrooter
I know you MUST have a brand in mind? Lead me, I am a stray sheep looking for a cone along and pully shepard. What brand do you think best? What site do you reccomend? Thanks
Dude... you crack me up! [:D]
Take a peek at Northern Tools - http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_7743_7743 - their stuff is typically pretty high quality, unlike Harbor Freight, which sells absolute crap.
Now, I would be remiss in my Shephard duties if I didn't suggest that you at least think about getting a HiLift jack instead. These can be used as come alongs, just as well as they can be used as jacks too. And... you get two tools in one (actually three, as you can use a HiLift as a large clamp too).
Baaaaaa... ;) |
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cheaperrooter
Body Lift
Posts:152
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| 04/24/2008 10:26 PM |
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| You will appreciate my being so anal when one day you ask me what kind of toilet to buy, and i say American made......LOL. Well that narrowed it down to 2,367 type toilets. And dont EVEN ask me about a RATTLE in your water pipes..... |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
Rock Star
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| 04/25/2008 6:39 PM |
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Did you just use the word "anal" and "toilet" in the same sentence?
Hey... when I flush my toilet upstairs... ;)
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Rick Webster
Editor, 4X4REVIEW.COM - A Tork Media, Inc. Publication
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bcstar
Bone Stock
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| 04/26/2008 1:41 AM |
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| ok I just lol for real, you guys are funny! |
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cheaperrooter
Body Lift
Posts:152
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| 04/26/2008 6:12 PM |
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| Louie and Rick waving hats and holding canes side stepping off stage....... |
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