Recent content by Mjay

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    Winching 101

    Perhaps inadequate was not the best word to convey what I was trying to say. The hook I'm saying is safer is the yellow/orange hook pictured on a previous page, not the silver one. The way I look at it is similar to things we do on our jeeps and other everyday things. The hook provided with...
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    Winching 101

    Well, in the post you quoted from WOL, I did in fact state that I realize tons of people use the hooks provided without issue. I did not say that everyone should run out and change their hooks because they're going to spontaneously rip apart either, nor am I claiming to be an expert. I am...
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    Winching 101

    I used to work in the rigging industry, manufacturing winch lines, tow/snatch straps, tow ropes, and we sold all sorts of hooks, shackles etc, so I figure I could shed a little extra light. The hook you have pictured above, and exactly what comes with 99% of winches is really an inadequate...
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    Differential oil

    I personally wouldn't exceede about 20k on Dino oil, 40k on synthetic. However, for heavy use and frequent water crossings it doesn't hurt to change it more often. I use Dino oil because if my auto lockers and change it every 10k max, usually less. Lots of unavoidable water and mud around me tho.
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    Compressor Choices

    I personally use a smittybilt portable compressor, which is pretty damn good for 100 bucks. However my gf has the single ARB which has been a great compressor. It's filled up 8 35s a few times due to another compressor crapping out with no issue. Takes about 90 seconds per 35, so I can only...
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    Bubba Rope???

    Anything recovery related that carries a name known around the 4x4 community is outrageously priced. I get all my recovery stuff from a local rigging shop, quality is top notch - just as good as ARB or bubba etc, and half the price because you don't pay for the name. I also second the Crosby...
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