Although the ARB crush can is capable of 15t before deformation...
Hence why ARB winch bars have the winch on the bar (in front of mount)
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Although the ARB crush can is capable of 15t before deformation...
Hence why ARB winch bars have the winch on the bar (in front of mount)
I concur. I think we would also all agree there are potentially significant differences between pulling with a winch, and pulling or snatching with a vehicle (although a snatch strap should break well before 15 tonnes?)Quote:
Originally Posted by skuilnaam
This is how mine aremounted on the D2, direct to the chassis rails where the crush cans and bash plate mount to.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...13/02/1357.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...13/06/1030.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...012/07/831.jpg
Mine are mounted through the blade of the ARB winch bar, in-line with the chassis using RUD swivel points...
15t is deformation point, an 8t snatch strap will break at 8-9t... :cool:
Picture would be nice if you have time - particularly interested in the swivels!Quote:
Originally Posted by skuilnaam
Maybe the riggers around here can clarify but I always thought if there was a rating on a strap, say 8t, then the strap is rated to safely handle an 8 tonne load without failing. That 8t rating is referenced to a safety factor, 3:1 for instance. Therefore actual failure does not occur until a load of 24 tonnes is reached.Quote:
Originally Posted by skuilnaam
Of course this all about static loads. All bets are off with dynamic loads.
Sounds like a lot of talk over nothing here they're just disco's if they get stuck just leave them there, they are a dime a dozen anyway.
Rigging gear yes... But this is not rigging gear...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ferret
4wd gear (straps) are rated to Max... No safety factor....
Shackles yes, have the factor - hence 3.7t shackles on 8t snatch straps :eek:
ALSO important - Dont use an over rated strap eg... a 15t snatch strap is no good to recover a 3t 4wd as they dont get the stretch up as easy and can do damage!
I've noticed you needed an aftermarket steering guard, because you can't put anything on top of the factory oneQuote:
Originally Posted by CJT
Based on that the crush cans should be fine, considering average snach strap has a breaking point of 9T. Why does everyone say you should never use bullbar for recovery though?Quote:
Originally Posted by skuilnaam
Fair enough. Thinking about it, I think I'd want my strap to break first before whatever it's attached to breaksQuote:
Originally Posted by skuilnaam