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Old 05-31-2010, 12:32   #140 (permalink)
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Over the years, I have done extensive winching with both the Garwood & Braden winches. I use soft steel sheer pins. I have never torn up anything!. That said, keep in mind that sheer pins will just naturally get tired and fail, even within the recommended load limits. The Garwood should be capable of dragging a Deuce with its brakes locked, at an idle. If you have to rev the engine, to do the pull, you need a snatch block in the line, maybe even two, depending on conditions. Winching is serious business. Nothing is "Fool Proof"! The winch, drum, line - everything, needs constant attention/constant vigilance. It is inherently dangerous!!!! Winching takes substantial skill, care, and thought! It also takes substantial grunt work. There are no short cuts!

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