anybody used/knows the Warn HD snatch block (the red ones)

[e9999]

about to get a snatch block. I need at least 24000 lbs rating. Wondering about the Warn ones. The HD red ones look completely different than the usual twist open blocks a la ARB, TMax etc. Doesn't look as easy to open, is not rated higher and is much more expensive (Warn 24000 $150 vs ARB 30000 $70 and less for other brands).

What am I missing here? Surely it's not just the name. Is the difference in cost because of some significant advantage? What? They sort of look stronger but I guess it's the rating that matters.

How easy are these things to open and use?

Can you use a big shackle with them or do they get in the way?

Really hard to tell from the Warn photos....

TIA


added: this is the one I mean: http://warnindustries.com/truck/accessories/snatch_blocks.shtml

compared to this: http://www.amazon.com/ARB-Snatch-Bl..._1_1/102-7712169-7612902?ie=UTF8&s=automotive

 

[Mace]

I have one, Dam thing weigs a ton. Actually, other than the weight they are just as easy to open/operate as the flat plate ones..

I got mine just because of line size (over 1/2")

 

[spressomon]

My ARB works just fine...

 

[e9999]

I have one, Dam thing weigs a ton. Actually, other than the weight they are just as easy to open/operate as the flat plate ones..

I got mine just because of line size (over 1/2")

how does it open?

does it seem stronger or better somehow?

 

[gladly]

looks to me like there is a pin similar to this:

on the backside of the D-ring here

and you probably pull that out, flip up the D-ring gizmo, and flip open the block
that's how I'd see it working

 

[e9999]

yes, talked to Warn. There is a springy bit on one of the pins.

Never got a good answer as to why they use that design rather than the flat side ones...

 

[CardinalFJ60]

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["N8"]

heh my snatch block is an REI special! rated for 24,000 lb tho! think it cost me 28$

 

[zebrabeefj40]

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