What Size Come-Along

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A buddy and I are heading to the Badlands in about a week. I want to purchase a come-along as I have a feeling we will need it.

What size/rating would you recommend?? Brand? Where to buy?

(I know I should just get a winch, but I am asking about come-alongs)
 
084runnerltd said:
A buddy and I are heading to the Badlands in about a week. I want to purchase a come-along as I have a feeling we will need it.

What size/rating would you recommend?? Brand? Where to buy?

(I know I should just get a winch, but I am asking about come-alongs)
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I'd go to harbour freight and look there or just get a farm jack (high lift) type jack also can be used as a come along. It's $50 compared to over $150 for a 3ton come along.

http://www.harborfreight.com/42-inch-3-1-2-half-ton-farm-jack-6530.html

you may need one anyway if you plan to put on bumpers or sliders

Heres a video with the other accessories you will need. Still would be cheaper than a 3 ton come along possibly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xldBPnzohtI
 
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Agree with the other guys, hi-lift for the win.
 
Thanks fellas....didn't think of that, infact, never had experience with the hi-lift...seems like a no brainer.
 
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Hi-Lift jacks are available at most feed stores. The tsc option appears to be a copy. Look around, someone near you sells one. Check your auto parts stores as well.
 
jbsax said:
Hi-Lift jacks are available at most feed stores. The tsc option appears to be a copy. Look around, someone near you sells one. Check your auto parts stores as well.
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So, there is a difference brand-wise. I should only buy the "Hi-Lift" brand?
 
Yes a Hi-Lift Jack is a must have multi purpose tool but it does have its draw backs when using it as a puller. The biggest problem is by the time you get all of the slack and stretch out of any straps, winch line or tree savers you are using, you may only get 2 feet of actual pull before you need to reset. If on a hill or pulling the vehicle out of a whole you are going to need to also anchor the vehicle before resetting to avoid losing any progress you have gained.

A good Come-Along offers a much greater pulling distance as well as an increased mechanical advantage. Its also quicker to set up and use.

Here are some really good ones that are available with synthetic rope:
https://www.wyeth-scott.com/orders.asp
 
I am partial to the hi-lift brand. They have 2 types. One has stamped/welded parts and the other has cast. The cast is stronger, but when it breaks, it will be more violent than the stamped units. I have one of each. Both work, and I'm sure the others do, too.

You have to respect all of these type jacks. They will hurt you if you aren't careful.
 
I ordered a hand-winch from tractor supply but guessing that wont arrive in time.

Gonna go on the hunt for Hi-lift jack....but I am in ND so I have Walmart, tractor supply, true value, a couple of auto parts stores, then 200 miles of fields...

I am guessing I am gonna have to settle for the Tractor Supply knock-off
 
Bring chain instead of ropes. Less slack.
 
Ok, just placed order for 48" hi-lift, hi-lift off-road kit, lift mate and handle keeper.


Thanks to some good advice, I signed up for 30 day amazon prime trial and got it all shipped to me, by this Tuesday for free!

190.00 out the door, still cheaper than a tow!


THANKS AGAIN!!
 
Don't forget the chain, it is not included with the off road kit. I would practice winching in the driveway with the hilift before you leave if possible. It works well once you have the process down, but is confusing at first. I think a lot of people wait until they are stuck before they try it and then they get frustrated.
 
bhmmapping said:
Don't forget the chain, it is not included with the off road kit. I would practice winching in the driveway with the hilift before you leave if possible. It works well once you have the process down, but is confusing at first. I think a lot of people wait until they are stuck before they try it and then they get frustrated.
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It looks like I get 2 chain,in the kit and have a long snach strap....
 
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 have a 4 ton model for $190. Like the Wyeth Scott (thread #10), it is in a different league than other come-alongs. It has 12' of cable at the 3 ton configuration and 6' at the 4 ton configuration.

http://www.amazon.com/Maasdam-8000SB-C-3-Ton-4-Ton-Puller/dp/B000PWGRT6?tag=ihco-20 (pictured below)

I would avoid cheap come-alongs. They are more likely to fail when you need them most, and can be dangerous if the break.

Maasdam Pow'R pull.webp
 
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