novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

I have a novice question to ask . I have driven military
humvees for six years, and when other vehicles get stuck, we get them out,
any which way we can, forward backward, winch, etc. When I was in Iraq, time
was the most important factor, not which way would put the most stress on
the vehicles transmission or drive axle etc. So we got the job done,
whichever way was quickest.
The question I want to know as a new liberty owner, is
what is the preferred method of getting another vehicle for example out
thats stuck in a small side road gulley, or a snow bank etc. I have tow
hooks front and rear, and plan on getting a winch. Which gearing should you
use, tow from front of jeep, rear, use winch?
I do not want to be a good sammaritan at the cost of an
expensive repair on my vehicle either, so I want to reduce my chances of
damaging my liberty. Thanks for all imput...

Much regards Jerry

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

When you have a choice, it is always best to pull with your vehicle in a
forward gear. That is, pull in Drive instead of Reverse. The gears in the
diff are cut in a manner to make them stronger going forward than backward,
you need to leverage this design consideration instead of ignore it.

When winching, then obviously you will be pulling in Reverse because the
winch will be mounted to the front. When winching, you may find that you
might need to anchor your vehicle with a second vehicle because a winch
won't always free the stuck vehicle, but it will always draw the lightest
load toward the heaiver one. This means your vehicle may be pulled into the
ditch.

Whether or not you pull in a forward gear or a reverse gear really dempends
on just how stuck the object vehicle really is. If it merely can't get
traction because the muffler is high centered, then pulling in reverse
should be fine. But, if it has dropped off the side of the road and is
buried in a culvert, then you will want to be sure to pull in a forward
direction. If the object vehicle is able to run, then you might want the
driver to be in it with the engine running and in gear and LIGHTLY applying
the gas to help his car move. If it comes free, then he must be very careful
to not run over the cable or strap. You always want to draw up the slack in
the cable or strap before attempting to pull the object vehicle free. Do not
snap a slack strap of cable. This is when the cable or strap will break and
snap back towards you. If there is a bystander anywhere within the arc of
the cable, they will be at risk of being hit by the flying cable or strap.
As a safety precaution, you should always place a jacket or blanket over the
cable or strap to absorb the energy in the event that it does break.

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

When you have a choice, it is always best to pull with your vehicle in a
forward gear. That is, pull in Drive instead of Reverse. The gears in the
diff are cut in a manner to make them stronger going forward than backward,
you need to leverage this design consideration instead of ignore it.

When winching, then obviously you will be pulling in Reverse because the
winch will be mounted to the front. When winching, you may find that you
might need to anchor your vehicle with a second vehicle because a winch
won't always free the stuck vehicle, but it will always draw the lightest
load toward the heaiver one. This means your vehicle may be pulled into the
ditch.

Whether or not you pull in a forward gear or a reverse gear really dempends
on just how stuck the object vehicle really is. If it merely can't get
traction because the muffler is high centered, then pulling in reverse
should be fine. But, if it has dropped off the side of the road and is
buried in a culvert, then you will want to be sure to pull in a forward
direction. If the object vehicle is able to run, then you might want the
driver to be in it with the engine running and in gear and LIGHTLY applying
the gas to help his car move. If it comes free, then he must be very careful
to not run over the cable or strap. You always want to draw up the slack in
the cable or strap before attempting to pull the object vehicle free. Do not
snap a slack strap of cable. This is when the cable or strap will break and
snap back towards you. If there is a bystander anywhere within the arc of
the cable, they will be at risk of being hit by the flying cable or strap.
As a safety precaution, you should always place a jacket or blanket over the
cable or strap to absorb the energy in the event that it does break.

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

When you have a choice, it is always best to pull with your vehicle in a
forward gear. That is, pull in Drive instead of Reverse. The gears in the
diff are cut in a manner to make them stronger going forward than backward,
you need to leverage this design consideration instead of ignore it.

When winching, then obviously you will be pulling in Reverse because the
winch will be mounted to the front. When winching, you may find that you
might need to anchor your vehicle with a second vehicle because a winch
won't always free the stuck vehicle, but it will always draw the lightest
load toward the heaiver one. This means your vehicle may be pulled into the
ditch.

Whether or not you pull in a forward gear or a reverse gear really dempends
on just how stuck the object vehicle really is. If it merely can't get
traction because the muffler is high centered, then pulling in reverse
should be fine. But, if it has dropped off the side of the road and is
buried in a culvert, then you will want to be sure to pull in a forward
direction. If the object vehicle is able to run, then you might want the
driver to be in it with the engine running and in gear and LIGHTLY applying
the gas to help his car move. If it comes free, then he must be very careful
to not run over the cable or strap. You always want to draw up the slack in
the cable or strap before attempting to pull the object vehicle free. Do not
snap a slack strap of cable. This is when the cable or strap will break and
snap back towards you. If there is a bystander anywhere within the arc of
the cable, they will be at risk of being hit by the flying cable or strap.
As a safety precaution, you should always place a jacket or blanket over the
cable or strap to absorb the energy in the event that it does break.

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

"any which way we can"
Libby drivers should be insured with AAA.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"j.lef" wrote:
>
> I have a novice question to ask . I have driven military
> humvees for six years, and when other vehicles get stuck, we get them out,
> any which way we can, forward backward, winch, etc. When I was in Iraq, time
> was the most important factor, not which way would put the most stress on
> the vehicles transmission or drive axle etc. So we got the job done,
> whichever way was quickest.
> The question I want to know as a new liberty owner, is
> what is the preferred method of getting another vehicle for example out
> thats stuck in a small side road gulley, or a snow bank etc. I have tow
> hooks front and rear, and plan on getting a winch. Which gearing should you
> use, tow from front of jeep, rear, use winch?
> I do not want to be a good sammaritan at the cost of an
> expensive repair on my vehicle either, so I want to reduce my chances of
> damaging my liberty. Thanks for all imput...
>
> Much regards Jerry

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

"any which way we can"
Libby drivers should be insured with AAA.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"j.lef" wrote:
>
> I have a novice question to ask . I have driven military
> humvees for six years, and when other vehicles get stuck, we get them out,
> any which way we can, forward backward, winch, etc. When I was in Iraq, time
> was the most important factor, not which way would put the most stress on
> the vehicles transmission or drive axle etc. So we got the job done,
> whichever way was quickest.
> The question I want to know as a new liberty owner, is
> what is the preferred method of getting another vehicle for example out
> thats stuck in a small side road gulley, or a snow bank etc. I have tow
> hooks front and rear, and plan on getting a winch. Which gearing should you
> use, tow from front of jeep, rear, use winch?
> I do not want to be a good sammaritan at the cost of an
> expensive repair on my vehicle either, so I want to reduce my chances of
> damaging my liberty. Thanks for all imput...
>
> Much regards Jerry

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

"any which way we can"
Libby drivers should be insured with AAA.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"j.lef" wrote:
>
> I have a novice question to ask . I have driven military
> humvees for six years, and when other vehicles get stuck, we get them out,
> any which way we can, forward backward, winch, etc. When I was in Iraq, time
> was the most important factor, not which way would put the most stress on
> the vehicles transmission or drive axle etc. So we got the job done,
> whichever way was quickest.
> The question I want to know as a new liberty owner, is
> what is the preferred method of getting another vehicle for example out
> thats stuck in a small side road gulley, or a snow bank etc. I have tow
> hooks front and rear, and plan on getting a winch. Which gearing should you
> use, tow from front of jeep, rear, use winch?
> I do not want to be a good sammaritan at the cost of an
> expensive repair on my vehicle either, so I want to reduce my chances of
> damaging my liberty. Thanks for all imput...
>
> Much regards Jerry

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

Get a nylon snatch strap with loop ends (*not* metal hooks). This kind
of strap will stretch and use stored energy to jerk the stuck vehicle
out. Attaching to the rear of your vehicle is preferred. Always let the
victim attach the strap to his own vehicle so you're not responsible if
something is damaged. Ensure the victim does not secure it to or with
something that could break free and become a projectile.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


j.lef wrote:
> I have a novice question to ask . I have driven military
> humvees for six years, and when other vehicles get stuck, we get them out,
> any which way we can, forward backward, winch, etc. When I was in Iraq, time
> was the most important factor, not which way would put the most stress on
> the vehicles transmission or drive axle etc. So we got the job done,
> whichever way was quickest.
> The question I want to know as a new liberty owner, is
> what is the preferred method of getting another vehicle for example out
> thats stuck in a small side road gulley, or a snow bank etc. I have tow
> hooks front and rear, and plan on getting a winch. Which gearing should you
> use, tow from front of jeep, rear, use winch?
> I do not want to be a good sammaritan at the cost of an
> expensive repair on my vehicle either, so I want to reduce my chances of
> damaging my liberty. Thanks for all imput...
>
> Much regards Jerry
>
>

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

Get a nylon snatch strap with loop ends (*not* metal hooks). This kind
of strap will stretch and use stored energy to jerk the stuck vehicle
out. Attaching to the rear of your vehicle is preferred. Always let the
victim attach the strap to his own vehicle so you're not responsible if
something is damaged. Ensure the victim does not secure it to or with
something that could break free and become a projectile.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


j.lef wrote:
> I have a novice question to ask . I have driven military
> humvees for six years, and when other vehicles get stuck, we get them out,
> any which way we can, forward backward, winch, etc. When I was in Iraq, time
> was the most important factor, not which way would put the most stress on
> the vehicles transmission or drive axle etc. So we got the job done,
> whichever way was quickest.
> The question I want to know as a new liberty owner, is
> what is the preferred method of getting another vehicle for example out
> thats stuck in a small side road gulley, or a snow bank etc. I have tow
> hooks front and rear, and plan on getting a winch. Which gearing should you
> use, tow from front of jeep, rear, use winch?
> I do not want to be a good sammaritan at the cost of an
> expensive repair on my vehicle either, so I want to reduce my chances of
> damaging my liberty. Thanks for all imput...
>
> Much regards Jerry
>
>

Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
 

Get a nylon snatch strap with loop ends (*not* metal hooks). This kind
of strap will stretch and use stored energy to jerk the stuck vehicle
out. Attaching to the rear of your vehicle is preferred. Always let the
victim attach the strap to his own vehicle so you're not responsible if
something is damaged. Ensure the victim does not secure it to or with
something that could break free and become a projectile.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


j.lef wrote:
> I have a novice question to ask . I have driven military
> humvees for six years, and when other vehicles get stuck, we get them out,
> any which way we can, forward backward, winch, etc. When I was in Iraq, time
> was the most important factor, not which way would put the most stress on
> the vehicles transmission or drive axle etc. So we got the job done,
> whichever way was quickest.
> The question I want to know as a new liberty owner, is
> what is the preferred method of getting another vehicle for example out
> thats stuck in a small side road gulley, or a snow bank etc. I have tow
> hooks front and rear, and plan on getting a winch. Which gearing should you
> use, tow from front of jeep, rear, use winch?
> I do not want to be a good sammaritan at the cost of an
> expensive repair on my vehicle either, so I want to reduce my chances of
> damaging my liberty. Thanks for all imput...
>
> Much regards Jerry
>
>