Good recovery articles including the Strap-Strap stick method

[clarkstoncracker]

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!

[Bigdaddy]

very cool, thanks CC

[fukkinrizzo]

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 <<<<<<<=============

click here for Military recovery article <<<<<<<=============

[mudboggincrazy]

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 

[chevy599]

thanks for sharing this now i know the actual way to pull

[Bigdaddy]

[Orangecrush]

great article!!!!! everyone should read!

[dossows]

great article!!!!! everyone should read!

[KALI88]

 thanks a  8)lot. i never thought about half the stuff he showed me

[KALI88]

nice riggs

[KALI88]

hey you need a couple of ford and jeep symbols in the mix     

[59willys]

great article   i agree everyone should read this

[Bo Duke]

Some good reading!

[Axlejack]

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!!!

[Timmah!]

  

[duel1985]

saftey is always the first and for most  good articals

[989F150904]

This is a sweet thread! Thanks!!

[AFurg85Chevy]

Very Informative, Thanks