Winches
#441
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Re: Winches
SB wrote:
> why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
> winching debate!).
>
> We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
> Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but
> we just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little
> loop on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope
> in.
>
> I'll see if I can find the info on it....
>
Lug All. Very nice.
http://www.lug-all.com/
--
"Honesty does not require posturing. In fact, the two things are
incompatible. Nor does objectivity require neutrality."
--Thomas Sowell
> why is one any better than the other?! (not trying to start another
> winching debate!).
>
> We picked up a Tirfor at work (do a google on that).
> Can't remember how much they said it'd lift/pull (different models). but
> we just insert the raw end of the cable and the other end has the little
> loop on it, then just hammer back on a lever and it pulls the steel rope
> in.
>
> I'll see if I can find the info on it....
>
Lug All. Very nice.
http://www.lug-all.com/
--
"Honesty does not require posturing. In fact, the two things are
incompatible. Nor does objectivity require neutrality."
--Thomas Sowell
#446
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Re: Winches
Indeed:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdncasualties/
After much bad press, the Iltis has been dumped in favor of the Mercedes
Gelaendewagen, reportedly not much better:
http://tinyurl.com/3dusr
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040308-2.htm
At one point, Canadian forces used CJ7s and YJs:
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7.html
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7image.html
Steve
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Bummer: http://www.volkswagen.org/Iltis/
>
> Bill wrote:
>
>> The Volkswagen Iltis...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdncasualties/
After much bad press, the Iltis has been dumped in favor of the Mercedes
Gelaendewagen, reportedly not much better:
http://tinyurl.com/3dusr
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040308-2.htm
At one point, Canadian forces used CJ7s and YJs:
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7.html
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7image.html
Steve
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Bummer: http://www.volkswagen.org/Iltis/
>
> Bill wrote:
>
>> The Volkswagen Iltis...
#447
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Re: Winches
Indeed:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdncasualties/
After much bad press, the Iltis has been dumped in favor of the Mercedes
Gelaendewagen, reportedly not much better:
http://tinyurl.com/3dusr
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040308-2.htm
At one point, Canadian forces used CJ7s and YJs:
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7.html
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7image.html
Steve
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Bummer: http://www.volkswagen.org/Iltis/
>
> Bill wrote:
>
>> The Volkswagen Iltis...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdncasualties/
After much bad press, the Iltis has been dumped in favor of the Mercedes
Gelaendewagen, reportedly not much better:
http://tinyurl.com/3dusr
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040308-2.htm
At one point, Canadian forces used CJ7s and YJs:
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7.html
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7image.html
Steve
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Bummer: http://www.volkswagen.org/Iltis/
>
> Bill wrote:
>
>> The Volkswagen Iltis...
#448
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Re: Winches
Indeed:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdncasualties/
After much bad press, the Iltis has been dumped in favor of the Mercedes
Gelaendewagen, reportedly not much better:
http://tinyurl.com/3dusr
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040308-2.htm
At one point, Canadian forces used CJ7s and YJs:
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7.html
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7image.html
Steve
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Bummer: http://www.volkswagen.org/Iltis/
>
> Bill wrote:
>
>> The Volkswagen Iltis...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdncasualties/
After much bad press, the Iltis has been dumped in favor of the Mercedes
Gelaendewagen, reportedly not much better:
http://tinyurl.com/3dusr
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040308-2.htm
At one point, Canadian forces used CJ7s and YJs:
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7.html
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7image.html
Steve
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Bummer: http://www.volkswagen.org/Iltis/
>
> Bill wrote:
>
>> The Volkswagen Iltis...
#449
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Posts: n/a
Re: Winches
Indeed:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdncasualties/
After much bad press, the Iltis has been dumped in favor of the Mercedes
Gelaendewagen, reportedly not much better:
http://tinyurl.com/3dusr
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040308-2.htm
At one point, Canadian forces used CJ7s and YJs:
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7.html
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7image.html
Steve
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Bummer: http://www.volkswagen.org/Iltis/
>
> Bill wrote:
>
>> The Volkswagen Iltis...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cdncasualties/
After much bad press, the Iltis has been dumped in favor of the Mercedes
Gelaendewagen, reportedly not much better:
http://tinyurl.com/3dusr
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040308-2.htm
At one point, Canadian forces used CJ7s and YJs:
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7.html
http://www.m38a1.ca/cj7image.html
Steve
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Bummer: http://www.volkswagen.org/Iltis/
>
> Bill wrote:
>
>> The Volkswagen Iltis...
#450
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Re: Winches
In <uXfjc.60573$yv.2010298@twister.southeast.rr.com > Nathan W. Collier
wrote:
> theyre using 100' of 3/8" cable. 150' spool of 3/8 cable would be
> huge. if you need more reach, bring a chain.
I carry an 80' 3/8 extension cable that I can add to my Milemarker's
reach if need be. Originally it was 100' long and came installed on the
winch when I received it... Unfortunately there wasn't a lot I could do
to avoid munching the end of that cable given the predicament.
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wrote:
> theyre using 100' of 3/8" cable. 150' spool of 3/8 cable would be
> huge. if you need more reach, bring a chain.
I carry an 80' 3/8 extension cable that I can add to my Milemarker's
reach if need be. Originally it was 100' long and came installed on the
winch when I received it... Unfortunately there wasn't a lot I could do
to avoid munching the end of that cable given the predicament.
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