Check this out. powerless winch

[tex]

I picked up an Australian 4wd magazine to read in the hospital when my baby is born but I started to flip through it today. I saw this and wanted to share. I thought it was interesting. It is pretty cool to see a 4wd mag from over there. There is no indication of brotards in Australia!
http://www.bushwinch.com.au/

 

[drew02a]

Thought about getting those about a year ago. Decided against it. Pretty freaking cool though.

 

[Silverback]

Those are an interesting option. I just think that controlling the power might be a challenge.. at least the first few times.

If I was to do a non-electric winch I'd probably get one of these with synthetic line
http://www.wyeth-scott.com/

 

[taco4x4rar]

That thing seems like a good way to snap the studs off your axle, and you're going to have to be a strainght on pull. Every time I've need a pull or a winch there was nothing in line with me to that I could have strapped up to.

 

[yotarob]

Those are an interesting option. I just think that controlling the power might be a challenge.. at least the first few times.

If I was to do a non-electric winch I'd probably get one of these with synthetic line
http://www.wyeth-scott.com/

before I bought that I would buy a $400 Shittybuilt XRC10 with lifetime warranty. I know it not a warn but it is better than cranking by hand.

 

[Silverback]

true.. but that uses electricity. If I was to do something out of the box, non-electric style.. that would be it. But it is $$. Would be nice on a hill side or something to help pull a rig sideways.. or from the rear. Otherwise my money would be on a real winch.

 

[drew02a]

I've got a Wyeth Scott. It's slow as fuck, but it has gotten me out of a tight spot a couple times. It's come in handy for other random shit too. It's a bit of work though, especially if you don't have any weight to throw into the lever

It's good cheap insurance that will work every time

 

[Silverback]

they offer a longer handle now. For those folks with no ass to throw around. I like them though.

 

[yotarob]

true.. but that uses electricity. If I was to do something out of the box, non-electric style.. that would be it. But it is $$. Would be nice on a hill side or something to help pull a rig sideways.. or from the rear. Otherwise my money would be on a real winch.

OK, you got me on that one. I carry a come along right now. Regardless unless I win the lottery soon, I predict a Shittybuilt winch in my future.

 

[yotarob]

I've got a Wyeth Scott. It's slow as fuck, but it has gotten me out of a tight spot a couple times. It's come in handy for other random shit too. It's a bit of work though, especially if you don't have any weight to throw into the lever

It's good cheap insurance that will work every time

Very reliable option but I have only 160 LBS to throw at something like that.

 

[Silverback]

Hook your Come-Along up to the handle to pull it. LOL

 

[drew02a]

they offer a longer handle now. For those folks with no ass to throw around. I like them though.

That would be nice. That thing's a workout even for my fat ass. The handle I have now fits in my recovery bag, so I think I can deal with having a short one [insert joke] for now.

 

[drew02a]

They make them with synthetic line now. Would probably be WAY lighter. I think I might convert mine to try and lower the weight of my recovery bag.

 

[drew02a]

Also looks like the longer handle is just an extension for the original

 

[yotarob]

Maybe I should try and gain 100lbs or so.

 

[tex]

Maybe I should try and gain 100lbs or so.

Start drinking more beer.

 

[drew02a]

Start drinking more beer.

Beer that isn't "light" anyway

 

[yotarob]

Start drinking more beer.

You.......you.......No. More beer is not what I need....well it is but..... nevermind.

 

[tex]

I guess there is the alternative. You could gain weight by hitting the gym a lot but that sounds like work I don't wanna do.

 

[yotarob]

I am not the kind of guy who is going to spend one minute in a gym. I'd rather drink beer