http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=12168
This posts explains how to safely tow or snatch a vehicle! edit:and Strap-Strap stick method
Remember, improper towing can and will kill you!
very cool, thanks CC ==cl
Please take the time to read this or at least skim through it
below is the intro, click on the link for the article
INTRO:
I decided to do this article because of the overwhelming number of incredibly dangerous things I see people do during vehicle recovery - in my own club, in magazines, and in pictures on the 'net. This is another one of those area's where there is an incredible amount of misinformation out there - and you know how I HATE misinformation. Common things I see people doing wrong all the time include:
1) Improper selection of gear, without understanding load ratings and safety margins
2) Improper use of gear - side loading shackles, improper use of wire-rope clips, hooking straps and cables to themselves without understanding the significant loss of load rating incurred, etc.
3) Unsafe practices - not keeping the area clear, handling wore rope with bare hands, etc.
This article will attempt to clear up all of these and more. It focuses on the proper selection and use of equipment for off-road vehicle recovery using an electric winch. It does not go into great detail about how to actually operate the winch or rig a winching operation - there are many other good sources for this information including:
- The U.S. Army vehicle recovery manual, Warn's Guide to Winching, Magazine Articles, and other web pages.
What it will focus on is all the other important info that isn't contained anywhere else, or at least not in any place or format readily accessible to recreational four wheelers. The information regarding rigging and equipment apply equally well if applying the force with a come-along, Hi-Lift jack or hand winch. So - without further ado....
click here for full recovery article (http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/index.html) <<<<<<<=============
click here for Military recovery article (http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?module=pagesetter&type=file&func=get&tid=1&fid=file&pid=63) <<<<<<<=============
the last pic of the stick in the strap is the way i was trying to tell that way u can even shorten the strap more if u have to
thanks for sharing this now i know the actual way to pull
bumpp
great article!!!!! everyone should read!
thanks a 8)lot. i never thought about half the stuff he showed me
nice riggs
hey you need a couple of ford and jeep symbols in the mix ==jk ;D
great article i agree everyone should read this
Some good reading!
Some parts of this was a dry read but so much good info. safety must be on all our minds when were out there having fun. Our kids and spouses lives depend on it. A big thanks for sharing!!!
8) ;D
saftey is always the first and for most good articals
This is a sweet thread! Thanks!!
Very Informative, Thanks