Superwinch = junk
09-09-2003, 12:08 PM
#211
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Re: Superwinch <> junk
Here you go, Joshua!
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"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
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> I realize this was an outlandish comparison. It was hypothetical, for
> discussion purposes only. My point was that in certain situations,
> lift is more important than traction. I suppose I could have used the
> hypothetical example of a TJ with 31 inch tires and no LDS vs. 30 inch
> tires with LSD, but I wanted to make my hypothetical more clear cut.
>
> Sheesh.
>
> > Why would you compare a Cherokee that was modified enought to carry 44s
with
> > a stock TJ that has a locker as the only option?
> >
> > You said you would rather have a 2WD Cherokee with 44s than a TJ with
> > lockers and stock tires. The differences in these two options is like
the
> > difference in a fine steak and a Costco hot dog. The hot dog from Costco
is
> > the best dog you will find anywhere, but it is still a far cry from any
> > steak. And, why on earth would anybody dream of putting 44s on a 2WD
> > Cherokee?
> >
> > Wait, you're the guy that bitched about the weak-*** winch that is
arguably
> > half the size it needs to be? I am beginning to notice a pattern ...
> >
> > While you are poking around on PavementSucks, take a look at the pages
for
> > CRWLR.
> >
> >
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"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
news:b102b6e4.0309090620.2c3a3b34@posting.google.c om...
> I realize this was an outlandish comparison. It was hypothetical, for
> discussion purposes only. My point was that in certain situations,
> lift is more important than traction. I suppose I could have used the
> hypothetical example of a TJ with 31 inch tires and no LDS vs. 30 inch
> tires with LSD, but I wanted to make my hypothetical more clear cut.
>
> Sheesh.
>
> > Why would you compare a Cherokee that was modified enought to carry 44s
with
> > a stock TJ that has a locker as the only option?
> >
> > You said you would rather have a 2WD Cherokee with 44s than a TJ with
> > lockers and stock tires. The differences in these two options is like
the
> > difference in a fine steak and a Costco hot dog. The hot dog from Costco
is
> > the best dog you will find anywhere, but it is still a far cry from any
> > steak. And, why on earth would anybody dream of putting 44s on a 2WD
> > Cherokee?
> >
> > Wait, you're the guy that bitched about the weak-*** winch that is
arguably
> > half the size it needs to be? I am beginning to notice a pattern ...
> >
> > While you are poking around on PavementSucks, take a look at the pages
for
> > CRWLR.
> >
> >
09-09-2003, 05:07 PM
#212
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Re: Superwinch <> junk
> Here you go, Joshua!
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow01b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow02b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow03b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow04b.jpg
Ooh. That's painful to look at. At least it has round headlights!
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow01b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow02b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow03b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow04b.jpg
Ooh. That's painful to look at. At least it has round headlights!
09-09-2003, 05:07 PM
#213
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Re: Superwinch <> junk
> Here you go, Joshua!
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow01b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow02b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow03b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow04b.jpg
Ooh. That's painful to look at. At least it has round headlights!
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow01b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow02b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow03b.jpg
> http://aaadog.com/jeep/wow04b.jpg
Ooh. That's painful to look at. At least it has round headlights!
09-09-2003, 05:27 PM
#214
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Re: Superwinch = junk
> Great advice. All of it. But even with a short pull, I would put something
> over the cable. You might be out of reach (or are you???), but why risk the
> damage to your rig that a snapped cable might cause.
>
Think about what you are saying. Winch cables are tens to hundreds of
feet in length. most jackets are only a couple feet in length.
Obviously they wouldn't do the job. In fact, you'd have to carry huge
rolls of material just for this contingency.
> over the cable. You might be out of reach (or are you???), but why risk the
> damage to your rig that a snapped cable might cause.
>
Think about what you are saying. Winch cables are tens to hundreds of
feet in length. most jackets are only a couple feet in length.
Obviously they wouldn't do the job. In fact, you'd have to carry huge
rolls of material just for this contingency.
09-09-2003, 05:27 PM
#215
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Re: Superwinch = junk
> Great advice. All of it. But even with a short pull, I would put something
> over the cable. You might be out of reach (or are you???), but why risk the
> damage to your rig that a snapped cable might cause.
>
Think about what you are saying. Winch cables are tens to hundreds of
feet in length. most jackets are only a couple feet in length.
Obviously they wouldn't do the job. In fact, you'd have to carry huge
rolls of material just for this contingency.
> over the cable. You might be out of reach (or are you???), but why risk the
> damage to your rig that a snapped cable might cause.
>
Think about what you are saying. Winch cables are tens to hundreds of
feet in length. most jackets are only a couple feet in length.
Obviously they wouldn't do the job. In fact, you'd have to carry huge
rolls of material just for this contingency.
09-09-2003, 05:49 PM
#216
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Re: Superwinch = junk
It acts like a parachute.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> The point of the blanket is to apply a small downward force to the broken
> winch cable so that it flies low and hits the front of the winching vehicle
> as opposed to going through the windscreen and decapitating you. The rope is
> more likely to break at the end than in the middle; and more likely to break
> free from / pull clean off the bit the end is attached to. That said, I too
> have doubts as to effective the blanket would be; but its easy to do and I
> have no better ideas.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> The point of the blanket is to apply a small downward force to the broken
> winch cable so that it flies low and hits the front of the winching vehicle
> as opposed to going through the windscreen and decapitating you. The rope is
> more likely to break at the end than in the middle; and more likely to break
> free from / pull clean off the bit the end is attached to. That said, I too
> have doubts as to effective the blanket would be; but its easy to do and I
> have no better ideas.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
09-09-2003, 05:49 PM
#217
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Re: Superwinch = junk
It acts like a parachute.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> The point of the blanket is to apply a small downward force to the broken
> winch cable so that it flies low and hits the front of the winching vehicle
> as opposed to going through the windscreen and decapitating you. The rope is
> more likely to break at the end than in the middle; and more likely to break
> free from / pull clean off the bit the end is attached to. That said, I too
> have doubts as to effective the blanket would be; but its easy to do and I
> have no better ideas.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> The point of the blanket is to apply a small downward force to the broken
> winch cable so that it flies low and hits the front of the winching vehicle
> as opposed to going through the windscreen and decapitating you. The rope is
> more likely to break at the end than in the middle; and more likely to break
> free from / pull clean off the bit the end is attached to. That said, I too
> have doubts as to effective the blanket would be; but its easy to do and I
> have no better ideas.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
09-09-2003, 06:05 PM
#218
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Re: Superwinch = junk
Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> > Great advice. All of it. But even with a short pull, I would put something
> > over the cable. You might be out of reach (or are you???), but why risk the
> > damage to your rig that a snapped cable might cause.
> >
>
> Think about what you are saying. Winch cables are tens to hundreds of
> feet in length. most jackets are only a couple feet in length.
> Obviously they wouldn't do the job. In fact, you'd have to carry huge
> rolls of material just for this contingency.
Nope a jacket or floor mat works great. It damps the power right out of
the cable.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> > Great advice. All of it. But even with a short pull, I would put something
> > over the cable. You might be out of reach (or are you???), but why risk the
> > damage to your rig that a snapped cable might cause.
> >
>
> Think about what you are saying. Winch cables are tens to hundreds of
> feet in length. most jackets are only a couple feet in length.
> Obviously they wouldn't do the job. In fact, you'd have to carry huge
> rolls of material just for this contingency.
Nope a jacket or floor mat works great. It damps the power right out of
the cable.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
09-09-2003, 06:05 PM
#219
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Re: Superwinch = junk
Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> > Great advice. All of it. But even with a short pull, I would put something
> > over the cable. You might be out of reach (or are you???), but why risk the
> > damage to your rig that a snapped cable might cause.
> >
>
> Think about what you are saying. Winch cables are tens to hundreds of
> feet in length. most jackets are only a couple feet in length.
> Obviously they wouldn't do the job. In fact, you'd have to carry huge
> rolls of material just for this contingency.
Nope a jacket or floor mat works great. It damps the power right out of
the cable.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> > Great advice. All of it. But even with a short pull, I would put something
> > over the cable. You might be out of reach (or are you???), but why risk the
> > damage to your rig that a snapped cable might cause.
> >
>
> Think about what you are saying. Winch cables are tens to hundreds of
> feet in length. most jackets are only a couple feet in length.
> Obviously they wouldn't do the job. In fact, you'd have to carry huge
> rolls of material just for this contingency.
Nope a jacket or floor mat works great. It damps the power right out of
the cable.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
09-09-2003, 09:21 PM
#220
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Re: Superwinch <> junk
In article <b102b6e4.0309090620.2c3a3b34@posting.google.com >, spam_box@ev1.net
(Joshua Nelson) writes:
>My point was that in certain situations,
>lift is more important than traction.
In certain situations, apples are better than oranges.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
(Joshua Nelson) writes:
>My point was that in certain situations,
>lift is more important than traction.
In certain situations, apples are better than oranges.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html