Finally broke something
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Finally broke something
Hey everyone I finally did it I broke something. We have gotten alot of snow here in the last few weeks in washington. Well some of my neighbors have been getting stuck. I was usuing my truck to pull people out and this guy slid off in the ditch well I had to leave slack in the chain to ****** it to get it moving cause the roads are all iced up. Anyways I broke my front drive line. It looks as though the bolts just striped out of it or something cause I got one bolt in the transfer case and none no where else. It didnt break right away I went to town after wards and on the way back I got a bad shake and before I could stop she broke free. You think I can just tap them out and put bigger bolts in them. I looked at Jeffs Bronco grave yard and it looks like I can get the CV cap and new U joints for about $ 60. I am think of going that way and also getting a new slip yoke too. mine has alot of play now hoping that will fix it with out replacing the slpines. Any input on this? Sorry for it being so long wanted to explain everything.
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From: Gadsden Purchase
Eeeek... you used a chain with a "slack action"? :/
At work several of us called them "yellow rubber bands" (the yellow nylon straps). Never boke nuthin using them. :)
I know... "too little, too late" huh? :/
Alvin in AZ
At work several of us called them "yellow rubber bands" (the yellow nylon straps). Never boke nuthin using them. :)
I know... "too little, too late" huh? :/
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Can't help much with the repair options but I can offer a suggestion to make "snatching" stuck vehicles less painful on the truck and the pocket book: Instead of using one chain vehicle to vehicle, use two----and an old tire (without a wheel). YOU connect one end of a chain to your vehicle and the other end to the tire. Whoever you are pullin' connects his end of a chain to HIS vehicle and the other end to the same tire. The tire acts as a shock cushion that keeps the two vehicle from getting damaged when the slack is eliminated. You can still jerk stuff lose and off, that's why you let the other guy hook to his vehicle. That way you ain't responsible for whatever might get damaged on his ride--He connected to it! The only thing I've personally had break when pullin' this way was a chain (so far).
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I pulled an empty semi up an icy hill once,small hill,dirt road,daycab truck.Only thing I've ever broke was a guys back window in his minivan by chunking a rock through it while trying to pull him out of a snowdrift.Big nylon strap/or rope is the only way to go.I like to pull people out of bad spots in the winter,but I never charge anyone a dime for it.I just love the look on their face when I drive down into the ditch.
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When commuting I'm usually not driving a 4x4 in the winter so i find it hard to pull folks out, but, I have people come into my ditch, then I use my little 4x4 mitsubishi tractor. That little fella could pull the d**k off a rhino!!!
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The preferred method (and safest) to do it is with a recovery strap (nylon) or an appropriate size rope, attached to a solid anchor point on the frame. The strap should be attached using heavy duty shackles (clevis). You should also drape a towel or large rag over the strap midway between the 2 vehicles in case the strap or something else breaks, it will dampen the recoil. I learned the hard way using chains to "******" another vehicle, when a chain broke and the recoil sent it through my tailgate, and dented my cab. I purchased all of the above for my son to use on his 4X4. Safety first!!!
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From: Gadsden Purchase
Originally Posted by flcracker9
I learned the hard way using chains to "******" another vehicle, when a chain broke and the recoil sent it through my tailgate, and dented my cab.
You know, Im sure others here have done it too, stretch a chain so much the links hold on to each other and form stiff-rod-like sections.
My favorite when it comes to snow is to put chains on the tires of the stuck pickup and have them drive out on their own. No need to tell them how cool good tire chains are after that demonstration. ;)
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Originally Posted by Alvin in AZ
...My favorite when it comes to snow is to put chains on the tires of the stuck pickup and have them drive out on their own. No need to tell them how cool good tire chains are after that demonstration. 
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well I lucked out it just bugered the end of the threads went and got some new bolts put her back togather and it seems okay now. yeah I know using chains like that isnt the safest but I dont have anything else. I am going to look into getting a strap to use I think it would be nicer then hauling a pile of chain in the back but it helps to get weight in the back. sorry didnt get any picks my internet been down and my wifes camrea went to crap.
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From: Gadsden Purchase
Originally Posted by 78fordranger
well I lucked out it just bugered the end of the threads went and got some new bolts put her back togather and it seems okay now. yeah I know using chains like that isnt the safest but I dont have anything else.
I am going to look into getting a strap to use I think it would be nicer then hauling a pile of chain in the back but it helps to get weight in the back.
I am going to look into getting a strap to use I think it would be nicer then hauling a pile of chain in the back but it helps to get weight in the back.
Cheaper way to go in the meantime? :)
Here's my version of added weight...
http://www.panix.com/~alvinj/file12/bumper.jpg
http://www.panix.com/~alvinj/file12/bumper1.jpg
http://www.panix.com/~alvinj/file12/bumper2.jpg
That's 322lbs of added lead and hardware =equals= a reduction of 120lbs off the front tires +plus+ 442lbs of added "traction effect" on the rear tires.
(133" wheel base and measuring to the centers of the two different thicknesses of the four weights)
The original idea was to make it handle better on dirt roads since I mostly drive it empty ...being my only licensed vehicle and all.
The benefits after the work just kept popping up tho. :)
That's one of my favorite modifications. :)
Alvin in AZ
ps- don't forget to re-adjust the headlights and toe-in ;)
Last edited by Alvin in AZ; Jan 12, 2007 at 07:46 PM.