Offroad-Express

Posted: **Fri May 18, 2007 7:27 pm**

http://www.gigglepin4x4.net/gallery/arg ... 4%20(Large)_JPG.htm

Posted: **Fri May 18, 2007 7:44 pm**

umm i can see some logic there
that tree would not be taking the full force of the winch
think about it like this if you have a roll of fencing wire how hard is it to pull it tight with one end fixed and you pulling the other end
but if you fix both ends and pull the wire sideways it is alot easier to get the wire tight
similar forces to what is happening in the pic
does that make sense you are all welcome to shoot me down if you disagree

Posted: **Fri May 18, 2007 7:45 pm**

hes just trying to get a different angle between 2 trees i would use a snatch block personally

Posted: **Fri May 18, 2007 8:09 pm**

Doesn't look tooooooo dodgy to me

Posted: **Fri May 18, 2007 8:11 pm**

I would also use a snatch bock at the 90 degree angle, would use a dampner on the wire between truck and tree, also wouldn't stand where that dude is :shock:

Apart from that looks ok too me.
Al

Posted: **Fri May 18, 2007 8:19 pm**

albundy wrote:I would also use a snatch bock at the 90 degree angle, would use a dampner on the wire between truck and tree, also wouldn't stand where that dude is Apart from that looks ok too me.
Al

Totally agree with Al, plus - I would also put a rated shackle onto the tree-trunk protector - rather than just slipping the hook into the eyes of the strap/protector :shock:

Posted: **Fri May 18, 2007 8:52 pm**

he wouldn't have to move anything to turn the corner, just get rid of the middle tree protector and shackle, but yes a snatch block would be better...

Posted: **Fri May 18, 2007 9:03 pm**

that looks pretty slippery
i was thinking with the tension and stretch of the tree strop that the winch rope would slide in the shackle possible damaging it
leaving a kink

it doesnt take alot to damage it with alot of load on it

good too see you guys are thinking