Hi-Lift as a Winch

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:10 am

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Whenever I see chains...It scares me

The military also uses chains and steel cables only to recovery vehciles that a slightly more stuck and weigh up to over 30X's more then a Jeep.I've used chains before,and yes I have had chains snap,but if you take precations chains are no more worse then using a strap.

riptricket · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:51 am

tjkj said what i was tryign to say... they can be safe as long as you don't misuse them!

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:35 pm

Riptricket, are you planning on getting a front bumper?

riptricket · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:48 pm

i wanted the SC Rockstar, but I don't see that happening now!
If RL comes out with one, and the price is right, then I'll get his.
But according to everyone on here, I have to get a lift first... b/c of the weight of the front bumper.

KJ Taz · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:59 pm

jeremesh wrote:

riptricket wrote:

alright, forget that!!! that would take waaaaay too long to "winch" via hi-lift. i'll save up for the real winch instead!

What about an 8 ton come-a-long?

I carry one in the KJ as well as the TJ. I have used them for more things than just recoveries. They can be a very handy tool. One time we used it when a friend broke a leaf spring on his XJ. We put the come long in the front to hold the axle in place and a ratchet strap in the rear as the axle kept wanting to pull back. We got him off the trail and into town for a fix. I have a winch on the TJ but have brought out the come-a-long to recover myself from the rear instead of dragging myself with the winch up and over an obsticle. Sometimes it can just make since. You just have to make sure you have enough straps with you.

Freshmud · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:54 pm

dieselenthusiast wrote:

Wheeling alone is like backpacking alone. You simply shouldn’t do it.

ive heard stories and seen many people back pack alone i plan to do it alone as well just waiting on a couple more pieces of gear. O i wheel by my self some time to but never some where not in walking distance of help or a phone call to a friend to come get towed out.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:33 pm

Freshmud wrote:

dieselenthusiast wrote:

Wheeling alone is like backpacking alone. You simply shouldn’t do it.

ive heard stories and seen many people back pack alone i plan to do it alone as well just waiting on a couple more pieces of gear.

Very true, but that still doesn’t mean that it’s a wise choice. One of my goals is to hike the Appalachian Trail straight through, and even though I know that I would meet several people along the trail, I will still choose to have a partner or multiple partners to hike the trail with me. When you’re in the backcountry, several things can happen. Health issues, accidents, unforeseen weather, four legged creatures, 2 legged creatures, and other uncontrollable factors can happen. It’s just best to have a buddy.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:13 am

riptricket wrote:

i wanted the SC Rockstar, but I don't see that happening now!
If RL comes out with one, and the price is right, then I'll get his.
But according to everyone on here, I have to get a lift first... b/c of the weight of the front bumper.

Are you wanting a mounted winch or a removable winch mount?

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