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11th February 2018, 10:12 AM
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I think in Phil’s specific situation Bill mate of say steep rocky Axle Hill on Burgoyne Track the need appears to be getting the vehicle to higher/safer/flatter ground before jacking any part of the truck off the track. I guess my theory is to disconnect front from rear via the hubs should quickly work?
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11th February 2018 10:12 AM
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11th February 2018, 10:21 AM
#12
Originally Posted by
MB
I think in Phil’s specific situation Bill mate of say steep rocky Axle Hill on Burgoyne Track the need appears to be getting the vehicle to higher/safer/flatter ground before jacking any part of the truck off the track. I guess my theory is to disconnect front from rear via the hubs should quickly work?
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Didn't think of that, but by then the difflock compressor shit itself and was probably thinking of a number of things at the time. The 'incident' happened past axle hill, maybe a kilometer or so, one of the longer chewed out gnarly bits - track is a bit of a mess in places. I suspect the rear track would be worse. I think its time to replace these tyres and get back to a common diameter, even though they are all 32" but worn very differently.
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11th February 2018, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by
BillsGU
If you are really stuck the easiest way to release wind up is to jack up a wheel. I have had to do this on various vehicles during 4WD trips in the High Country.
Bill, was not able to do this without risking the vehicle toppling off the hill - happened in one of those 'perfect storm' locations. If I could have lifted the vehicle safely I would have changed the tyreSANY0076.JPGSANY0077.JPG
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11th February 2018, 10:38 AM
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Legendary
I guess driving in steep rough terrain but generally high traction rocky surface as typical in the high country with numerous switch backs and bends is perfect conditions for wind up as opposed to slippery stuff such as mud, snow sand. Not having too much of a dig (wink) but having more weight wouldn't help too with wind up. Sometimes massive switch backs switch to 2WD but not ideal if its a crazy steep track - definatly not recommended in this situation . . .
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11th February 2018, 11:09 AM
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Thanks Rossco, I will be the first to admit the barge is heavy, but I am now down to my last 500 coffee pods, so perhaps this situation will ease in the future, if weight is to be considered a factor (winky winky wink wink wink winky wink winky winky back at ya!)
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11th February 2018, 11:27 AM
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Patrol Freak
Yep - It never happens on a flat, easily accessible surface! Mine are auto hubs so I can't disconnect them and have never tried on other vehicles - but wind up puts strain/force on the entire drive train and it would be interesting to find out if free wheeling hubs can easily be released?
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11th February 2018, 11:40 AM
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Very good point Bill mate, they may become jammed too! No real way to test it I guess unless on the unfortunate day up there.
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