Posted by Jerry Henry on Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 10:24AM :
In Reply to: correct - not FEAR of - but RESPECT for posted by COTM Mike Stone (Idaho, USA) on Friday, October 14, 2005 at 12:20PM :
You are right, Mike. I have seen a chain holding a snatch block break, sending a piece of the chain through the air like a bullet. Not to mention the simple risks involved in winding the cable in and losing a hand. I can see where a guy might have to use a winch to get out of the mud, but I would take the split rims to a tire shop. Any novice should be EXTREMELY careful operaating a winch and making sure the winch and the PTO are disengaged after use and before moving the vehicle.
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