Posted by tom in Oregon on November 24, 1999 at 14:01:32:
In Reply to: Re: Why soften it? posted by Doug Higgins on November 24, 1999 at 13:50:38:
Optimum is the question. I would rather shear too easily than not, since the winch and drive mechanism is at risk. I tried aluminum but it sheared way too easily. The original pins were brass, I believe, based on having found two in my glove box. They have a thin head on one end and a hole for a cotter pin in the other.