Mile Marker Hydraulic Winch Installation
I set out to find the ultimate winch. I've heard all the arguments for and against electric and hydraulic winches, and although electric winches have served me well for many years I decided that only a Mile Maker hydraulic winch was capable of meeting my needs for Project Rubi. There are many reasons why I made the switch from electric to hydraulic, and here are a few:
- With hydraulic winching there is no cool down period required during heavy use. Fact is you could literally run the hydraulic winch at full capacity 24/7 because a hydraulic winch is built to work continuously and consistently.
- Line speed was a big factor. Although electric winches are a little faster when no load exists, when you're stuck really bad (when you need a winch the most!) the electric slows to a creep while the hydraulic keeps running strong.
- I've heard several accounts of electric winches failing during/after fording in deep water. The Mile Marker hydraulic winch is water proof and will function. Domain: http://7slotgrille.com
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Submitted by kizer on 04/17/04
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Military Recovery Manual
Posted by Erie Jeep People (Adobe) Domain: http://www.eriejeeppeople.com
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Submitted by themajor on 06/12/04
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MM 9000 2 Speed Install
Electric winches can be run for a short time when the engine is off, which is great for uprighting your truck after you've tipped over. Traditionally, they've also been a lot faster than hydraulic winches. The down side is that they draw a lot of power, making battery and alternator upgrades a really good idea. Extended periods of use raise the possibility of destroying an electric motor due to overheating.
Hydraulic winches run off the power steering system so they can be run continuously with no risk of burning out the motor or draining the battery. There is a potential downside if you four-wheel by yourself and you get in a situation where you can't run your motor. If the vehicle's engine isn't running, neither will the hydraulic winch. Domain: http://www.bc4x4.com
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Submitted by themajor on 03/05/05
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Off Road Only X-Line
By far, one of the best advancements in off road technology has been the introduction of synthetic winch rope. Any which way you look at it, synthetic winch rope is stronger, lighter and safer than steel cable not to mention it floats too. However, there is one thing you should take into consideration when purchasing synthetic winch rope and it's not the cost.... it's the heat.
I know the temptation is to run out and buy something like Amsteel Blue synthetic winch rope because it is in fact very affordable. The only problem with high density fish boat ropes like these is that they have a critical melting point of 150°F and the internal brake in most electric winches can cause the drum to exceed temperatures of 300°F. Even if physical damage is not detectable by the naked eye, the chemical alteration caused by the extreme heat will compromise the integrity and strength of the synthetic winch rope and failure is likely if spooled beyond the point where the damage has occurred. Domain: http://www.4x4xplor.com
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Submitted by kizer on 05/12/05
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Proper Tugging Recovery
Let there be no doubt: Towing and tugging one vehicle with another can be dangerous. In your well-meaning attempt to help, you can do serious harm. And that should come as no surprise when you consider the size, weight, horsepower and rock-throwing tires on the vehicles we take off road. It is easier than you think to break parts and injure people when towing and tugging. Tugging can be treacherous! Define, enforce and respect a danger zone encompassing the work area, as shown below..... Domain: http://www.4x4now.com
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Submitted by jeeperchris on 10/17/03
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Ramsey Pro 5000 Wiring Diagram
Wiring diagram for the Ramsey Pro 5000 winch. Domain: http://www.pajero.dn.ru
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Submitted by Code3TJ on 10/28/04
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Ramsey Winch Install
Once you start hitting the hard trails, the next essential tool you need to have is a winch. Weather you are going over hard core rocks or some doing some serious muddin'&, the winch can be your best friend, and sometimes your only friend when riding. Domain: http://www.jeepspeak.com
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Submitted by JeepSpeak on 11/02/03 Edited
11/02/03
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Redneck Super Strap
SuperStrap is not your ordinary recovery strap. The unique construction allows you to weave a strong loop at each end in seconds. You can easily attach it around anything and make it the perfect desired length. The pulling action makes it a non-slip grip. Easily unweave it and store it when you are done. This is the smartest strap you will ever own. Domain: http://www.redneckconcepts.com
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Submitted by themajor on 01/09/05
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Restore and repair Hi-Lift Jack
Restore and repair your Hi-Lift Jack. I hope you like barbie and PIkachuMini-Barbie acts as spokes model for the Hi-Lift Fix-it-kit while Pikachu stands by to provide technical support. Tex the cat loiters in the background and seems harmless enough... Domain: http://128.83.80.200
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Submitted by kizer on 12/04/03 Edited
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Shackels, The Weakest Link
We sent out our engineer, John Cadogan, to smash some shackles – in the interest of your safety. When a 4WD recovery shackle breaks, it goes off like a shot from grandad’s Lee Enfield .303 rifle. Beaver Sales Logistics Manager Peter Cooch has broken hundreds. He still flinches every time one goes off, standing at the helm of a calibrated, 100-tonne vertical test tower, behind a shrapnel shield. Me? I’m thinking about waiting some place more appropriate – like the next parish – while he gets on with it.
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Submitted by themajor on 11/10/04
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Shovel Mount At No Cost (except for the shovel)
Long Handle Shovel Mount Domain: http://www.links4jeeps.com
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Submitted by themajor on 06/05/04 Edited
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Sinking a Warn 8274
One of the major problems with mounting a Warn 8274 winch on a jeep is that the winch and mounting plate will cover most of the grill. My particular install had other problems such as a non-stock power steering setup which stuck up too high for a winch plate to be bolted to the frame horns. To get around these obstacles I decided to sink my winch into my front bumper. Since my jeep is a pre-AMC CJ there was no additional crossmember behind the bumper and since I needed structural reinforcement up there when I did my outboard springs a piece of 1/4" C channel had been welded in. Since my power steering is an add-on there may be differences between my setup and one on a later model CJ. Domain: http://www.4x4wire.com
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Submitted by Code3TJ on 07/27/04
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Snatch Block Basics
"Snatch block" is a specific type of block. A "block" is a "sheave", which is a wheel with a grooved edge to hold the rope or cable, combined with an axle or pin, side plates and a means of attaching it to something, typically a hook or shackle. Blocks are used in "block & tackle" combinations using multiple sheaves and two block assemblies, to increase mechanical advantage. A "snatch block" is a specially-designed block which is used to "snatch" loads or anchors, and is designed so that the side plate can be opened or swung away for the easy insertion of a loop of rope or cable without having to thread a bitter end through the side plates, and can thus be inserted anywhere in the cable without having to remove the load first to change the direction of the cable pull. Domain: http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com
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Submitted by themajor on 11/12/04
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Storing your hi-lift
Different ways to mount your hi-lift Domain: http://4x4icon.com
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Submitted by kizer on 10/31/03
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