Yesterday I was driving past a construction site.....huge area where they're grading and prepping for a future mall....a piece of machinery (not sure what it's called....cuts trees in rugged areas with monster truck tractor tires....I could barely see it from the road but it looked like it was...
"Tested" the new winch today....10K.....came across a stuck full size blazer in a water hole.....had no front tow hooks...had to get around him...and believe me it wasn't easy then hooked up and a few minuted later freed...sorry no pics....i know it's worthless without pics but taking pictures...
post some cool vids such as these:smile5:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTrkHlTuLsk&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlkH6KTaagY&feature=related
Any suggestions..or I should say anyone have any short reviews on 'newer' as in tires that came out recently..and you had them on your truck for a few months and actually put them to some offroad use..even if just job site type terrain......tires such as all terrain/mud....wet weather siping.
I will compiling a list of lift laws by state....but for now...if your state has a law..(only a few don't)...and you have the info...please post it:cornut:
Often you will see girls posing on, by, or in a truck...maybe washing one....but they are usually photo shoots..and that's cool....but most want to see actual girls (I speak for many I suppose) who either own or are associated with the truck(ex:girlfriend). Hopefully we can get some...please no...
This thread will be for tips and tricks of recovery. This could include improvisation techniques(safe), easily overlooked steps to reduce pulling drag,etc...
DO: Try to buy a tow strap that does NOT have a metal hook on it
DO : Make sure the strap is not twisted before fastening to two points.
DO: Know the ratings of the receiver hitch,shackles, pulley,winch,rope,etc. that are used together
DO NOT: Use a strap,chain,or other device that is...
When choosing points to attach recovery(tow straps)...it must be to a point that is securely affixed to the vehicle...a nobrainer is to use factory tow hooks if they are available...
Here's the common mistakes:
1. Recovery chain, strap, etc. is attached to the bumper(and it's not...
I'm happy to sponsor this thread...there aren't many forums on the web to discuss this topic...I have over 10 years of offroad driving experience, recovery operations, including recovery training instructor for the military. Hope you enjoy....many pics are coming soon..