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Too many Kubotas
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I have metric ones for the Unimogs and standard versions for Jeeps and the M936.If recovering an imported vehicle, can you use an SAE snatch block or will metric be required?
I carry one of each in the trailer toolbox since I don't always know in advance what will be winched up on it. Also, these days it's important to check the percentage of contents of vehicles since some "imports" are made in the USA and some domestic vehicles are made outside of our borders.
Equally important, the snatch block should also match the size of the wire rope. For example, the pictured one does not work well with 3/4" cable.
RobertEH
Gold Member
It is an old manual, but I found the Military's FM20-22 enlightening and easy to understand.
As a bonus, If I ever find myself trying to extract a tank buried to the turret, I will know how to do it!
As a bonus, If I ever find myself trying to extract a tank buried to the turret, I will know how to do it!
chim
Elite Member
I've had a few different winches since '75. First was a Belleview (daddy of the Warn 8274) that I sold along with a K5 Blazer, then a Warn 8274 that I ran on a few different 4x4's. Gave it to #2 Son for his Cherokee. Most recently a Warn XD9000i in a cradle mount and an added wireless remote. I don't use the winch frequently, so this is a nice setup to keep the winch out of the weather when not needed. There's a little 3500# that is generally used only for sort of a mini crane off the receiver on the FEL.
It makes me laugh a little when I see the spotless 4x4's with everything fastened to the outside for show. There's a Tahoe I see around town that has winch, roof rack, Hi-Lift jacks, Rotoloc cans, traction boards, etc hanging all over it. Makes me wonder if he removes all that crap every couple days to wash it
I have Anderson connectors on 2/0 welding cable attached to the fronts of the tractor and Trailblazer, plus 25' extensions for plug & play combos so the winch can be inserted into receivers either front or rear of the Trailblazer. I replaced the steel cable with synthetic and stocked up on soft shackles and alloy snatch rings.
It makes me laugh a little when I see the spotless 4x4's with everything fastened to the outside for show. There's a Tahoe I see around town that has winch, roof rack, Hi-Lift jacks, Rotoloc cans, traction boards, etc hanging all over it. Makes me wonder if he removes all that crap every couple days to wash it
I have Anderson connectors on 2/0 welding cable attached to the fronts of the tractor and Trailblazer, plus 25' extensions for plug & play combos so the winch can be inserted into receivers either front or rear of the Trailblazer. I replaced the steel cable with synthetic and stocked up on soft shackles and alloy snatch rings.
