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Alabama thread!

Discussion in 'Alabama' started by Davtopgun, May 18, 2009.

  1. Mar 4, 2019 at 9:57 AM
    JBTacoma

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    They worked for him that time but did he push them close to their limits or just 1%? :rofl::boink:

    I still say no matter what you use if you use them the way safety experts say to use them them you should be safe most of the time.

    I love to argue both sides. o_O
     
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    i'm cheap, but something with as much pressure as a shackle I wouldn't risk it.

    Again, I'm cheap, but a shackle failing even if rare, is a hell of a lot worse than a smittybilt winch motor failing.

    Besides we're arguing over cheap cheap security. Which I know it's not the cost we're arguing, more of material and manufacturing.
     
  3. Mar 4, 2019 at 10:03 AM
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    Touche... But you could waffle anywhere there is a 110...
     
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    could get into an Apple/Samsung debate lol. this is the best version I've seen of this meme :rofl:

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    As I said before what is the rating for the metal the shackle is connected to on your truck?
    I use what I am told has been tested too but if you are doing it correctly then you should be using it in a way that is designed for you to be safe even if it breaks.

    This is a no win argument for both sides.
     
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    so you want to order one?
     
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    i agree, I'll keep the Chinese stuff for things not under thousands of pounds of force though.

    I want quality rescue supplies for pulling. However I'll buy Chinese maxtrax if i ever get some no way I'm paying a lot for those. Again no danger if one fails though.
     
  8. Mar 4, 2019 at 10:13 AM
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    Better strap in for when she comes knocking for backpay :spending:
     
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  9. Mar 4, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    So you agreeing with past comments Chinese stuff is cheap. o_O
     
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    I NEVER SAID CHINESE STUFF WAS EXPENSIVE lol..
     
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    Poorly made then?
     
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    less quality control funding made.
     
  13. Mar 4, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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    Where did you find that fact?
     
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    wikipedia.
     
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    Did someone from this thread do that entry?
     
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    Yeah, authors name is Trewestanscot.
     
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    The fact that there's no funding for certifications on the product linked. Possibly means there's not enough money for QC.
    I could be wrong, but I would think testing is on QC.
     
  18. Mar 4, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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    cool kids club :drevil:
     
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    READY TO WHEEL!!!!:burnrubber:
     
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    GREAT NEWS!!!!
     

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