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19th September 2011, 04:49 PM
#51
Expert
Originally Posted by
rkinsey
gee that looks good.
will have to pick one up myself
"Gunter" - 1993 Nissan Patrol GQ DX II, 6cyl 4.2L Diesel. 2" Lift EFS suspension. 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ (285/75 R16). Warn Winch
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19th September 2011 04:49 PM
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19th September 2011, 06:03 PM
#52
Expert
G'day guys n gals,
I had to drag a broken farm ute 5km back to the shed last weekend and remembered most of what I've read and learnt recently. Normally the tractor would do, but, I decided to do it in comfort and see what all the fuss was about. Broken ute returned, emptied and ready to scrap (hhmmm ... now I need another). Anyway ...
It seems to me that the snatch recovery technique should be used ONLY be used AFTER digging has failed. Bugga digging ... that's too hard! Unless I'm alone of course, then, no choice if no winch.
So ... (theory for the lazy follows) ... if all else has failed try a snatch recovery using a strap that is the WEAKEST link (3000kg ??). Start at the SLOWEST speed possible and pretend it's a chain. Increase speed if unsucessful until strap breaks ;-) Get tractor and chain.
Easy ...
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5th April 2012, 06:35 PM
#53
you are better off have a recovery ponit in line with the strongest point of your 4x4 remember I Y T
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5th April 2012, 06:48 PM
#54
Moderator
I was going to ask you what IYT means ben but saw your other thread so thought i'd put it here for future reference for others.
Originally Posted by
benmatters
I Y T is very important as you can have the whole thing fail if you have the anchors or recovery points wrong. I stands for ideal it is a straight line anchor or recovery point say for example in line with your 4x4 cassis as it’s your strongest point. Y stands for YES it works well not as good as I but as the Y is you have two anchor or recovery points no greater than 90 degrees on each. T stands for terrible it exceeds the 180 degree line and will double your load should never be used. Any thoughts on this?
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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