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I've self-recovered with a Smittybilt XRC8000 that was submerged; engine off. Solenoid box was still above the water level, thank God.

I wasn't mired, but it was pretty good mud and there was a decent ledge at the end of the puddle.

That smittybilt was a temperamental son of a bitch; but it never failed me when it counted. I now have a Warn winch mounted behind my rear bumper, a set up that I far prefer.

 

i agree with rear winches!. People keep telling me I am crazy for wanting a rear one. If I get stuck going in, chances are that I shouldn't be there with my current setup... So put that baby back in the way I got stuck to find a different route. Sometimes foreword is not the proper course.

 

That, and better weight distribution.

 

That's why I have receiver hitches front and rear. I'll just run 1 winch on a cradle and move it back and forth as need and keep it in the toolbox when not in use. Now I just need to be able to afford one...

 

Wow! That guy Jay working in the ice water is tough! Great recovery.

 

Dunno, sounds funny as hell though! LOL

 

Does anyone know if there is a build thread for that flat bed?

 

Thanks!

 

http://expeditionportal.com/dents-and-how-they-come-to-pass/

 

Nice article, Jake. Well done.

 

Great article!

 

Really good article man I enjoyed reading that

 

Thanks guys! Finally getting back into writing...

 

very cool dude. thanks

 

nice sig!

 

Thanks! It's actually due for a change but I haven't been out in a while to get an updated pic of the rig

 

Yes, thats what id like eventually

 

What rock light do you have and where do you have them installed?
(I guess I can look at your build, but on tapa now)

 

Yep!

 

Hell yea, i like those old school steely looks. Exactly the type i will go with as well.

Not a bad deal. Go for it! I assume its only 4? Gonna have to order another tire if you want a same size spare