Friday, Jan 14, 2005 at 19:38
Voxson,
I think you're probably right about it being a daunting task for a 4x4.
However, providing you had a powerful enough winch, I believe it could be done.......but unlike you've suggested about being near the top of the bank, I'd do the opposite..........
I'd be getting back as far from the edge of the bank as the winch rope would allow using as many snatch blocks as I could lay my hands on. I'd also be either
(a) attaching a winch extension strap, doubled over, to 2 separate recovery points on the back of the GU...or
(b) using my 5m drag chain attached to the GU.
That way the chain or strap would be taking the brunt of the effort on the bank. If using the winch extension strap I'd be placing a tarp/rug/carpet square etc under it.
The reason I said I'd pay-out as much cable as possible is that the winch is at it's most efficient (ie: powerful) when it is on it's first reel on the drum.
The weight of the GU (about 2.5t if unladen) would effectively be considerably more given the need to overcome the "gravity effect".
I wouldn't try the recovery with my 9000lb winch, even with snatch blocks. However, I reckon a 12,000lb unit would do the job.
The issue of the angle wouldn't worry all that much, the winch would be pulling virtually flat if it was back say 10 to 15 metres. Conversely, if the vehicle was parked at the top of the bank, it would be pulling straight down and the front
suspension would be taking the full 2.5tonne.
Just my thoughts....
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