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Truck Stuck, Winch?

Discussion in 'Winches' started by 57cj5, Jan 3, 2021.

  1. Jan 5, 2021
    Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I have seen in Russia 4wd videos, they put chains in the mud and grass. Yes it destroys the place.
     
  2. Jan 5, 2021
    PeteL

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    How about a couple loads of crushed stone, make the access easier next time?
     
  3. Jan 5, 2021
    Mr Vaughan

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    get a good snatch block, and use it properly, and you'll be able to pull the truck out.
     
  4. Jan 6, 2021
    jeeper50

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    Better load a big log across the winch cable during winching to keep it from hitting you or the jeep
     
  5. Jan 6, 2021
    Bigdaddy13

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    I am not a pro, but I have winched quite a bit. This is what I'd do:

    1. Anchor your jeep
    2. Chock your jeep
    3. engine running
    4. Hood up.
    5. You with your winch controller OUTSIDE your jeep, but guarded from winch cable snap path, with radio.
    6. another experienced driver in truck with 2-way radio for comms, ready to hit the brakes if needed and to apply a bit of gas/steering as needed.
    7. winch cable connected to winch extensions with rated connectors (they have soft shackle connectors and synthetic rope extensions on Amazon that you can get)
    8. Be OK with taking a break and letting winch cool down - should be well within the winches capacity to pull that truck. You could also put a pulley on and double your winches capacity? (side effect is that you have to re-rig sooner)
     
  6. Jan 7, 2021
    aallison

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    Good advice all above. Video it. I'm surprised a 4wd truck can't make it up the hill. What about something as simple as a change of wheels/tire with a different truck with some good tires?

    Were it me, I'd pull it out with the winch.
     
  7. Jan 15, 2021
    DrDanteIII

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    With someone in the truck, with it in drive and low range, and the jeep pulling you will have no problem getting it out.

    Now if the truck is dead weight, you're going to have a harder time, but a snatch block attached to the truck doing a double pull, and the winch line anchored to the tree on the left the m8000 should be plenty powerful to do the job.
     
  8. Jan 16, 2021
    wheelie

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    Been over a week. No news.
     
  9. Jan 16, 2021
    ITLKSEZ

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    Some say he’s still down there to this day....
     
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  10. Jan 16, 2021
    WYOMIKE

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    And he never returned, and he never returned and his fate is still unknown ---------

    Damm my age is showing, bet not many remember that song

    Mike
     
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  11. Jan 16, 2021
    Zoomer

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    Sheltering in his truck and living off the land.....
     
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  12. Jan 16, 2021
    Boyink

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    "How do you keep a bunch of Jeepers in suspense...."
     
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  13. Jan 16, 2021
    PeteL

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    Both vehicles are in the river...
     
  14. Jan 16, 2021
    3b a runnin

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    :rofl:
     
  15. Jan 16, 2021
    jeep2003

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    I think he chickend out and called a tow truck
     
  16. Jan 16, 2021
    Bigdaddy13

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    LOL!!
     
  17. Jan 17, 2021
    wheelie

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    Positive thoughts folks. Positive. But I like the funny thoughts too.
     
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  18. Jan 17, 2021
    givemethewillys

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    Has anyone reached out for an update? Inquiring minds need to know!
     
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  19. Jan 17, 2021
    baldjosh

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    NEED UPDATE...and pics/video....
     
  20. Jan 17, 2021
    PeteL

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    :pics:
     
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