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whelo · * Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 18 Location: IRELAND

http://m.youtube.com/?client=mv-google#/watch?v=KOlmsPscUVA&client=mv-google
http://m.youtube.com/?client=mv-google#/watch?v=c4NE5sAiOXQ&client=mv-google
http://m.youtube.com/?client=mv-google#/watch?v=QVEGWRfglj8&client=mv-google

what do you think a120 and 2 80's

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Paul_Humphreys · Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 13:00 Post subject:

Links not working for me sorry.

Paul
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HD rear bumper with wheel carrier and winch mount.

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Scubadec · Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 13:05 Post subject:

Me either.

garystockton · Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 13:15 Post subject:

Can't see from behind this firewall, but try linking to them using the 'youtube link' when creating your post ...
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whelo · * Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 18 Location: IRELAND

Try this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOlmsPscUVA&feature=youtube_gdata

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4NE5sAiOXQ&feature=youtube_gdata

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVEGWRfglj8&feature=youtube_gdata

Ecky Thump · Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 16:57 Post subject:

Cool vids Whelo, shame about the sound track on the first one.

Second one wins the tunes vote for me Laughing

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1997 auto petrol 80 (for Er'in'doors)

Landcrusher · Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 17:36 Post subject:

Very nice. Looks like the ARB commercial bar on the front.

Just a tip, try not to pull out in reverse. It's not good for the front diff I understand. Where possible, turn around and pull as nature intended. Result can be a diff casing full of broken teeth.

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whelo · * Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 18 Location: IRELAND

ARB deluxe bumper .could only pull him back there was a 90 furter down the track but to far to winch off so that's why I ended up pulling the 80 back

Landcrusher · Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 19:46 Post subject:

Well, like a say, it's going to end in tears if you snatch too many people backwards.

C
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whelo · * Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 18 Location: IRELAND

Logged and noted landcrusher thanks for the advise

Roger Fairclough · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:34 Post subject:

Sorry this is a bit late, but better that than never.

I assume from the reaction of the pulling motor that the strap used for the recovery was not a kinetic one.

If that case, DO NOT TRY DOING THAT AGAIN PLEASE.

The forces involved, even at slow speed, are considerable and broken teeth in a diff. would be the least of your worries.

Use kinetic energy recovery as a last resort.

Use a correct nylon rope or strap.

Make certain the recovery points are up to the job. Standard Toyota tow points WILL NOT DO.

Use a blanket or jacket or some such draped over the halfway point of the rope/strap to cushion the snap back if things do go wrong.

Make certain that all onlookers are outside the area that the rope/strap could possible fly through.

Kinetic energy is potentially dangerous. The army only allows it's use on armoured vehicles.

If you have any doubts as to how it should be done or the correct fittings and rope/straps that should be used, then seek advise. David Bowyer is reputed to be the one to ask.

Just remember this, do you want to have to stand up in a coroners court and explain why your best friend died?

Roger

Landcrusher · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 22:17 Post subject:

No, my point was that as diffs are cut in a beveled fashion, not straight cut, their principal mode of operation is forwards. Pulling backwards is not where their strength lies. I have had extensive experience of static straps and been involved in many failures (industry, not off road). I have never seen energy stored and released from a webbing strap breaking. But, similarly I have never seen what happens when a kinetic fails but I can imagine.
Sound tips on snatching Roger, but not the point that I was making personally. I would add to Roger's comment that in some circumstances, you can just stick the bonnet up. Makes a good windscreen protector.

C
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PDR · * Joined: 26 Feb 2009 Posts: 30 Location: Cheshire

I watched the videos and came to the same conclusions as Roger.

One other thing and this is directed at everyone who posts 4x4 videos on U-Tube.... WHY do people feel the need to put music soundtracks over the video footage? Surely it is far more interesting to hear what people are saying or shouting?

Supercruiser80 · * Joined: 27 Jul 2009 Posts: 46 Location: Dundalk, Ireland

i 2nd that PDR! id much rather hear the big 6cyl aswel! i even hate my freind turnin the radio on in my 80 Smile