Precise1 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Those are sweet items! I can't recall, what is the power draw? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Those are sweet items! I can't recall, what is the power draw? B I dont think its much as it can run on the 12v cig lighter in the car and it has battery protection to shut off before it drains the battery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The voltage sensing auto disconnect is a nice touch and peace of mind if you plan to travel with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Got the winch mounted up. I just need to wire up the controller now and lights... cant decide on where to mount the dually LED lights? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Sweet man that's bad a$$! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Are those the ones that fit the holes in the front? If so then mount them there and connect the winch hook to the d-ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Got the winch mounted up. I just need to wire up the controller now and lights... cant decide on where to mount the dually LED lights? Looks good!! Move the lights to the roof?! Damn that's a TIGHT garage!!! I take it you must be really skinny lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Looks good! Very... ARBy... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Are those the ones that fit the holes in the front? If so then mount them there and connect the winch hook to the d-ring. The hook isn't big enough to fit around the shackles unfortunately... and these are the lights I got: http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/20211 Sucks that they only come with one bracket. And the optional brackets are half the price of the lights themselves! Looks good!! Move the lights to the roof?! Damn that's a TIGHT garage!!! I take it you must be really skinny lol Haha not that skinny! 6'4" 200 lbs ... the pic makes it look tighter than it is.... the "perks" of living in LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 hmm, well do they "fit" the holes? If you put a mounting bracket or such in? Get a shackle to attach that hook to the ring You should already have some or at least have a couple on your shopping list to fill a recovery gear kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 hmm, well do they "fit" the holes? If you put a mounting bracket or such in? Get a shackle to attach that hook to the ring You should already have some or at least have a couple on your shopping list to fill a recovery gear kit The clear parts of the lights line up but I'd have to drill holes in the bumper for the mounting bracket either way unless I mount them to the middle bar hanging down.... and yea I need a recovery kit! haha it never ends does it? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 What about welding a mounting tab to the inside instead of drilling? Shouldn't take much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Trying to figure out how I'd attach a snatch strap to the front bull bar... the D shackles are not removable so I guess I'd have to do something like this? Or should I buy some more D shackles? For mounting the lights I guess I'll get them mounted under the middle bar... Edited September 19, 2014 by enkrypt3d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I carry and tend to use shackles, but opinions may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 What do you hook those up to? pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Well considering that two of them hang from the front of my ARB.. I'd say the bumper But I would not be afraid the use a shackle to connect a strap to the hard mounted D-Ring if it was setup like yours.Just make sure you buy shackles rated higher than the work your doing, an important thing to remember is that your recovery "system" is only as strong as its weakest link. ie, you may have a 10,000 pound winch, 20,000 pound straps and a 30,000 pound tree strap, but when you connect them to 7500 pound couplers (shackles/d-rings), your system is only rated at 7500lbs Something that needs to be considered even more when tossing a snatch block in the mix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 So I guess I'd just loop the strap thru the shackle and .......? the ends of the straps are closed loops of course as well as the d shackles that are not removable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Trying to figure out how I'd attach a snatch strap to the front bull bar... the D shackles are not removable so I guess I'd have to do something like this? Or should I buy some more D shackles? For mounting the lights I guess I'll get them mounted under the middle bar... Put the strap through your D ring, use a D shackle through the end loop and then around the strap after the D ring. Can't come loose and go flying and the majority of the load is on the D ring. Easy win. I'd say there is a reason that guy has an eye patch... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 But I would not be afraid the use a shackle to connect a strap to the hard mounted D-Ring if it was setup like yours. Keep in mind that I say that having never had the solid d rings on any of my vehicles, since I don't use them perhaps it would be best to hear from those who do I have seen a lot of people use the loop a strap around a recovery point and through itself thing (as in the video) all the time, but it seems to me that the most, if not all strap makers tell you not to do this, citing that it effectively reduces the capacity of the strap. To me (again NOT in the position) it seems preferable to use a shackle to connect the two by opening the shackle, sliding it through strap loop and d-ring, replace pin. Now here is where people differ, some say the strap goes against the pin while others say it should be in the middle of the loop, but one things is for sure, you should never pull from the sides of the loop. Oh and many will suggest that you tighten the pin all they way and then back it off 1/4in to help limit it's chances of over tightening. As for the branch (carry 1.5-2in dowel if you're going to use this method) is there to prevent the strap from crunching down on itself. This helps to prevent two things, one it damaging and breaking itself and assuming it does not break, it makes it much easier to separate since it will never tighten up so much on itself that it cannot be undone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Oh and here's something to read regarding the ratings of your recovery gear http://arbusa.com/Getting-Started/Road-to-Recovery.aspx it's an independently written article, reposted on a manufactures webpage... obviously praising their products *but in my experience ARB products are worthy the praise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1902 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) 1st off Never loop snatch straps through themselves if you can help it, just like tying knots it creates a weak point, potentially halving (or worse) the strength of the strap. Get rated shackles and the best way to use them with the hard mounted D rings and a strap is ring to ring with the strap on the pin, this spreads the load across the length of the pin, this prevents the shackle twisting and putting all the load on 1 corner of the pin (same as snatching at high offset angles) causing catastrophic failure (yes I've seen it happen) Another option (best n my opinion) would be to use shackles on both D rings to connect an equalizer strap between them then a snatch strap through the equalizer strap, this spreads the load out even more and causes less stress to the bar/D rings/shackles etc. Edited September 19, 2014 by Craig1902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 And there you go, someone confirming my opinions about both (NOT looping a strap back on itself & using a shackle to connect the strap to a d-ring) I also like the idea of and equalizing strap. Anytime to you can effectively spread recovery forces over a larger area/multiple points, it is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1902 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Especially as most people think they have to floor it when snatching you out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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