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This is why you never recover w/ a chain! [Not Clickbait]

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by TashcomerTexas, Dec 11, 2017.

  1. Feb 6, 2018 at 9:06 PM
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    TACORIDER

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  2. Mar 25, 2018 at 2:18 PM
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    I'll never forget that one. Lesson learned for me! -kirk out
     
  3. Feb 9, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    Does anybody know if this guy survived his injuries?
     
  4. Feb 9, 2020 at 3:48 PM
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    I saw this posted years back and the story then was that he died instantly. I do not recall ever seeing pictures from the hospital like the ones posted by OP. Dead or not, he probably wishes he was with those kind of injuries :/
     
  5. Feb 10, 2020 at 3:15 PM
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    without knowing who "your friend" is and what his methods were, this has just as much standing as those mom blogs that talk about their friend who "did some research" and found that vaccines aren't safe.

    Hi-lifts are perfectly fine when they are used properly and with respect, like with any safety/recovery gear. They've been around literally for generations, and aren't likely to go anywhere.
     
  6. Feb 23, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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    My friend is an experienced engineer who's on this site plenty as a vendor, but I don't need to get his name into this. You don't need to be an engineer to know a Hi-Lift is dangerous, you just need to have used one. I've used them PLENTY, and carry them on most of my off road excursions as a must carry item, even if I've tagged my head with a handle when a pin got stuck, pinched my hand against a truck with it when the base slipped, dropped a truck because the jack base couldnt keep things up straight, etc. They can be very useful, but they're also very easy to get in a bad spot with, especially when trying to use them anywhere close to their upper range. M-80s have been blowing little boys fingers off for generations. Just because it's been around for generations doesn't mean it's safe. I'm not saying it's going anywhere, so I'm not sure what you're trying to prove.

    Cool 2+ yr old necropost tho
     
  7. May 14, 2020 at 2:12 PM
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    Funny thing. Before all the synthetic/stretchy ropes & straps came along we just used wire rope and chain. The secret on both. Buy the correctly rated wire rope and chain. Maintain it properly and know what the heck you are doing. I'm guessing those that have chain failures have neither the right chain or any experience.
     
  8. Jun 1, 2020 at 9:45 PM
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    I use to carry 50' of 1/2" grade 80 chain in my diesel truck for recoveries in the interior of British Columbia. The weight was nice for winter driving. Overkill for sure! Slings and shackles in between the chain and vehicles to minimize shock.
     
  9. Jun 9, 2020 at 12:25 PM
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    ive seen ANYthing under stress fail ...................
    bumpers
    shackles
    clevis
    slings
    wire rope
    i always dress down the line with several old tyres simply hung over the line
    run the chain/sling/steel cable thru the tyres
    if anything lets go
    the tyre weight dampens the shock
    no less how far the line will fly
    reducing ( not Eliminating ) the incidence of injury

    old worn out compact car tyres are free
    if you Know U r going into the boonies
    just as ez & necessary as anything else
    to have on hand

    good luck
     
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  10. Jun 13, 2020 at 10:36 PM
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    That's a good idea. Thanks!
     
  11. Jun 15, 2020 at 8:06 AM
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    you've seen rated steel shackles fail? what size?
     
  12. Jun 15, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    rookie mistake thats made often enuf

    many have jerked or pulled against a slack chain thinkin they will gain advantage
    not a dead pull ...........

    a clevis or chain will break/pop under that move

    i didnt do it
    no less many times there is truth
    fact
    wisdom
    reality
    that someone might remember or actually use in the future
    saving consequnce/grief

    good luck
     
  13. Jul 9, 2020 at 10:48 PM
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    Ouch! I'm sure he learned from this one
     
  14. Jul 10, 2020 at 7:06 AM
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