Thread: ARB Snatch Block

Do you intend to use a snatch strap as a tree protector? It is not quite clear.

Aaron

Short Answer No.
Ok sorry not clear. I intend to replace my snatch strap and tree protector and buy a snatch block. Thus why I looked at the ARB recovery kits, just not sure if the snatch block included is ok for the wire rope of the Tifor or should I buy a snatch block from a nobles, Bullivants etc.
Tony

ARB snatch block is okay in my mind.
Only ever needed it a handful of times.

I purchased my last tree trunk protector from Nobles - at the time it was the best value and rated higher than any of the well known competitors.

Originally Posted by tonyci

Short Answer No.
Ok sorry not clear. I intend to replace my snatch strap and tree protector and buy a snatch block. Thus why I looked at the ARB recovery kits, just not sure if the snatch block included is ok for the wire rope of the Tifor or should I buy a snatch block from a nobles, Bullivants etc.
Tony

You need to buy a snatch block with the suitable groove width for your Tirfor cable, measure your tirfor cable (across the widest points), most snatch blocks from 4WD outlets are made for winch cable which is usually 10/11mm dia or less.
I think your Tirfor cable maybe 12 to 13mm. in dia. and will need the right size groove, too small will pinch the cable and too wide will flatten it out, both will damage the cable.
I would advise you take your Tirfor cable along to Bullivants (or other rigging supply shop) and get the correct size groove pulley for your wire, if you can afford it buy the largest practical diameter pulley as it will do less damage to the cable than the commonly available snatch block pulley.
Your Tirfor cable is a 7 strand cable and fairly stiff so the bigger the diameter of the pulley will prolong the life of your cable over the smaller commonly available snatch block pulley, you will probably find rigging gear to be cheaper than most 4WD outlets, Regards Frank.

A tirfor and a snatch block.......that would be snails pace recovery

Originally Posted by weeds

A tirfor and a snatch block.......that would be snails pace recovery

Yes, but in any direction.

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Originally Posted by austastar

Yes, but in any direction.

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Yep...good in theory although I cannot afford the space they take up and touch wood I haven't had the need to recover or need side support

Originally Posted by austastar

Yes, but in any direction.

Cheers

And only once before buying a power winch for the front, rear, both sides and a bag of snatch straps so that you never have to winch like that again.