Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?
08-01-2012, 04:39 AM
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08-01-2012, 04:53 AM
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08-01-2012, 07:52 AM
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I was researching things like the " Pull Pal " as a self winching recovery tool. Has anyone made one of these themselves? I'm thinking I have a good idea on a cheap build or mod. I was just wondering if it's been done and if they have pictures to bounce a few ideas off?
Great idea for when you are wheeling alone (which we all know is a bad idea) and there is nothing to attach your winch cable to like in the desert or on the beach.
I would, like some have said on this topic allready, be careful if you are going to rig one up. Lots of things can go bad when using a winch, and stay away for using chains and hooks.
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08-01-2012, 08:16 AM
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You're assuming that the company has actually done the analysis required to ensure that the design has a sufficient safety factor for all forseeable uses. I suspect that is probably not the case and it is a very small company or individual that came up with a cool idea that is produced on a very small scale. Seems like you could come up with a design that uses an adequate size and grade of steel and fasteners and it would be just as safe. Just my .02
08-01-2012, 09:22 AM
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I was researching things like the " Pull Pal " as a self winching recovery tool. Has anyone made one of these themselves? I'm thinking I have a good idea on a cheap build or mod. I was just wondering if it's been done and if they have pictures to bounce a few ideas off?
You're assuming that the company has actually done the analysis required to ensure that the design has a sufficient safety factor for all forseeable uses. I suspect that is probably not the case and it is a very small company or individual that came up with a cool idea that is produced on a very small scale. Seems like you could come up with a design that uses an adequate size and grade of steel and fasteners and it would be just as safe. Just my .02
It would plow in soft ground and give you that little extra pull to get out of alot of situations (if you're not buried up to axles).
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08-01-2012, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by KY JK
Yup... E-Z!!!
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08-01-2012, 10:25 AM
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It took longer for the glue to dry and run the wires than it did cutting up the bracket. Made a plug for the hole in the back where the plate holder used to be.
Yes, bolted it directly to the wheel center cap, drilled a small hole on the side for the wires and ran through the wheel.
It took longer for the glue to dry and run the wires than it did cutting up the bracket. Made a plug for the hole in the back where the plate holder used to be.
Yes, bolted it directly to the wheel center cap, drilled a small hole on the side for the wires and ran through the wheel.