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  1. cartercd

    3/8" synthetic replacement line: what do you all use?

    I recommend purchasing bulk line from a reputable marine or rigging company. You want to trust you are getting what you pay for. I am a big fan of Sampson rope. Their website is very educational whether you buy their product or not.
  2. cartercd

    More Power Puller VS ARB Magnum

    If you go the hand winch option also consider the 4 ton Maasdam Power Puller. https://www.maasdam.com/
  3. cartercd

    Synthetic Rope

    When it comes to recovery equipment, whether used frequently or not, I am always in favor of using rated equipment from a reliable source. One way to minimize cost for synthetic winch line is to buy the line and do the end splices yourself. Many high quality synthetic winch lines are made...
  4. cartercd

    Soft shackle with hilift?

    I used a Hi-Lift to set the knot on my home-made soft shackle. So imagine the shackle on the pic below being your slider. The problem might be the "nose" of the Hi-Lift being close to your door skin.
  5. cartercd

    synthetic winch line

    Not all synthetic winch line is created equally, so I would: - Select what safety factor you want. For your 8,000 pound winch if you want a safety factor of 2 you want a 16,000 pound breaking strength line - Find the specs for the brand of line you're buying and find the minimum breaking...
  6. cartercd

    DIY soft shackle

    Half k cruiser: Although you can't directly see the tails, you can feel them as they extend about 5 inches below the knot and inside the shackle. So before put into use, you can essentially check that the knot is not pulling through. Once put into use, it seems the failure mode is not so...
  7. cartercd

    DIY soft shackle

    I thought I'd make some soft shackles as a lightweight (and less deadly) alternative to my 3/4" screw pin shackles. There are advantages and disadvantages to soft shackles that I won't address here, but they are another tool in the box. Here we go: 1. Read the articles on L-36.com (a...
  8. cartercd

    D shackles tech

    Soft shackles are not rated for shock loads, but are really cool for static loads.
  9. cartercd

    Smittybilt Compressor

    Buy a conventional chuck that you can disassemble, similar to below. Then modify or remove the seal so air will flow freely through it when the compressor is on.
  10. cartercd

    Smittybilt Compressor

    I never found a barbed connector that would thread into the Smittybuilt 2781. It is an odd-ball thread size / pitch. Found this on Google as one alternative: http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=151178. This requires eliminating the handle. If you want to keep the handle, you...
  11. cartercd

    Traction mats

    https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/my-budget-sand-ladders.469447/#post-6489523
  12. cartercd

    Side-Loading on Recovery Shackles

    D rings are a commonly used term, but you might be talking about bow shackles. A true D ring is primarily intended for a straight load. Most off-road shackles are bow shackles which have more of an "o" shape. Bow shackles can take a side load, although I could see where the load rating might be...
  13. cartercd

    Front winch hitch adapter idea

    Something similar has been before on an 80 series. https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/368774-inexpensive-front-receiver-hitch.html You may also look if anyone manufactures a front receiver hitch for your truck.
  14. cartercd

    Smittybilt Compressor

    I believe Smittybilt sources their compressors from the same manufacturer as the popular SuperFlow compressors (according to LowRange Off-Road as well as comparing pics). Perhaps a better Smittybilt option for larger tires is model 2781, which is identical to the SuperFlow MV-90. This unit...
  15. cartercd

    What Size Come-Along

    Well this advice is too late for the OP, but I'll offer it up for others who are interested in come-alongs. As stated above, the Hi-Lift is a versatile tool, but you only get a few feet of pull before you have to reset your rigging. A quality come-along is the Maasdam Pow'r Puller. They...
  16. cartercd

    Recovery Gear Question

    $20. Available online from Summit Racing, Expedition Exchange, and others.
  17. cartercd

    Recovery Gear Question

    A transit cluster is often used by tow operators. There are a variety of hooks that fit into different-shaped holes in the frame or unibody. This would not be suitable for shock loads, but okay for a gentle pull.
  18. cartercd

    Pullzall

    I believe the orange one is corded and the red one is cordless.
  19. cartercd

    My budget sand ladders

    I have 2" thick fiberglass bridging ladders and they are quite strong. See pics and some buying tips on my post: https://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-outdoor-gear/120420-bridging-ladder-buying-tips.html
  20. cartercd

    Gauging Interest in Pulley Blocks

    Rope is weaker when it is bent, so pulley diameter is an important consideration when assessing recovery gear strength. Your pulley diameter looks smaller than ARB or Warn, which will reduce the load capacity of the rigging. Do a search for "sheave diameter and wire rope strength" to get an...
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