Naphtali said:
Come-along. Black Rat also makes a manual device that works like a winch. In a pinch, the Hi-Lift can double as a winch though I've never seen it done in person. Sounds lethal to me.
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Come-along. Black Rat also makes a manual device that works like a winch. In a pinch, the Hi-Lift can double as a winch though I've never seen it done in person. Sounds lethal to me.
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Depends on whether or not you can convince your ex-wife to jack the Hi-jack or whether you have to do it yourself.
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I take it you are talking about this photo?
I found it on the www.landcruiserclub.co.za website. There is however no further detail on it.
I found it on the www.landcruiserclub.co.za website. There is however no further detail on it.
Some time ago I experiemented with winching with a hi-lift jack. I then put this article together.
http://www.nissan4x4.co.za/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=27&KW=hi-lift
Just once correction to the article. The chain should be wrappeda round the foot/saddle of the jack as well contrary to how it was shown in this photo.
http://www.nissan4x4.co.za/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=27&KW=hi-lift
Just once correction to the article. The chain should be wrappeda round the foot/saddle of the jack as well contrary to how it was shown in this photo.
I have tested and used the Tirfor type winches, and found them to be quite effective, especially for road repair (felled trees) and for shifting the rear of a vehicle with a front mounted winch.
Here is the Black Rat winch I am using:
I have also gone to great lengths to lighten my front winch system, getting the M8000 and associated hardware to under 50lbs., which helps front suspension control, etc.
Here is the Black Rat winch I am using:
I have also gone to great lengths to lighten my front winch system, getting the M8000 and associated hardware to under 50lbs., which helps front suspension control, etc.
Scott,
Can that Black Rat Tirfor winch be used with synthetic rope instead of wire rope?
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Can that Black Rat Tirfor winch be used with synthetic rope instead of wire rope?
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neat gizmo, but the Hi lift can pull something like 5000 lbs, quite a bit more.
Btw, the word "Tirfor" is a pun in French, it is the phonetic version of "Tire fort" which means "Pull Hard". An equivalent in English would be "Pulard" or something like it. Trivia bit for the day...
Btw, the word "Tirfor" is a pun in French, it is the phonetic version of "Tire fort" which means "Pull Hard". An equivalent in English would be "Pulard" or something like it. Trivia bit for the day...
Beowulf,
Good question. Unfortunately, the answer is no. The unit requires a metal cable for the teeth to engage properly. You cannot even use standard winch line with it. The cable must be kept relatively clean and lubed with standard motor oil.
I like the high-lift as an option too, but the great benefit of the Tirfor is the 60' of cable. It is a much more efficient operation (those who have rigged a Hi Lift know, painfully so). Not saying it is better overall, but more efficient and can run much longer distances without disconnect, which can be a valuable safety feature...
Good question. Unfortunately, the answer is no. The unit requires a metal cable for the teeth to engage properly. You cannot even use standard winch line with it. The cable must be kept relatively clean and lubed with standard motor oil.
I like the high-lift as an option too, but the great benefit of the Tirfor is the 60' of cable. It is a much more efficient operation (those who have rigged a Hi Lift know, painfully so). Not saying it is better overall, but more efficient and can run much longer distances without disconnect, which can be a valuable safety feature...
It is a knurled jaw. There are two sets of jaws that pass the wire rope through. It is like pulling on a rope, hand over hand...
That would be sweet, but what a job to organize!
What an excellent thread. So many great ideas!
I've certainly changed my view on how I want to build my trucks.
I've certainly changed my view on how I want to build my trucks.
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No I think he means apply a pressure bandage and get the victim some professional help asap and dont forget to identify the snake if possible.
Cutting and sucking disappeared from 1st aid books 40 years ago
Once bitten the venom disperses into the body immediately ,it does not hang around in one spot
Having said that,snakes use up a lot energy making that venom so they dont like to waste it on non food purposes.
Make lots of noise when moving through the bush and they will get out of the way if you give them time.
Its quite gentle as it clamps over a large area.
No I think he means apply a pressure bandage and get the victim some professional help asap and dont forget to identify the snake if possible.
Cutting and sucking disappeared from 1st aid books 40 years ago
Once bitten the venom disperses into the body immediately ,it does not hang around in one spot
Having said that,snakes use up a lot energy making that venom so they dont like to waste it on non food purposes.
Make lots of noise when moving through the bush and they will get out of the way if you give them time.
My post was sarcastic. Only an idiot would think that sucking on a snakebite would do anything but draw blood from the victim.
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That tool looks useful for sure... but i wouldn't want to operate it. It would scare me to death that it would let go and im standing right in it's path. but i'd surely still use it... just cringing my teeth the whole time
