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03-28-2009, 07:30 PM
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Location: Central Vermont
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Busted Windshield
Yeah, the blazer took a hit because I broke the cardnal rule of winching and didn't put anything over the cable while pulling.
Even so, it's good to find uses for the off road ride around the house.  I was in the truck but in my "just in case" position tucked behind the roll cage when it let loose. Moral here is always obey the rules EVERY time, no matter what.         
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03-28-2009, 08:26 PM
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urban fourwheelin
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Re: Busted Windshield
oops....looks like you learned your le$$on and at least you weren't hurt.
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03-28-2009, 08:43 PM
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Re: Busted Windshield
Ouch! Glad it didn't pop you or someone else!!
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03-28-2009, 08:50 PM
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Re: Busted Windshield
bad luck as said glad no one was hurt. well your pride.
BUT YOU DID GET THAT STUBBURN STUMP!!!!!!! Glad to see it being used I hate trailer queens. I do however like to look at them so I guess that makes me a hypocryt huh. oh well I like the purdy ones too. 
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03-28-2009, 10:07 PM
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Re: Busted Windshield
btw i like that winch set up... more info on that please
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03-29-2009, 06:39 AM
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Re: Busted Windshield
Pride didn't suffer any and all other precaution's were taken, glass was already broken anyway.
No one would of gotten hurt, caution is never thrown out the window when winching but a real reminder once in awhile definitely keeps ya on your toes. Quote:
Here's the basic's of it, if you want more feel free to pm. |
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03-29-2009, 08:01 AM
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Re: Busted Windshield
cool set up.
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03-29-2009, 08:08 AM
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Re: Busted Windshield
Looks like a case of "Might As Well" to me.....
As in, might as well buy some synthetic winch rope!! Lighter, and no stored energy...about the same price as a new windshield too. Could be a good investment, and it might save your life (or someone else's) next time around. -RH
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03-29-2009, 08:23 AM
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Re: Busted Windshield
wow, bet that was like a 3D movie whn it came back at you... was it in slow motion? good thing nobody was injured.. and the stump lost in the end!
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03-29-2009, 08:42 AM
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Re: Busted Windshield
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New winch line will cost big bucks, if I had followed the 'covered cable' rule it would of never happened, have a windshield or two here so no biggy. Extreme care when winching is always priority one, this was merely posted to get guys to remember to 'never let your guard down' even when it's in your own backyard. Lives were never at stake even with this mishap, mine nor my wife's. 
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04-03-2009, 11:06 AM
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Re: Busted Windshield
Wow! Thanks god there was no hurt to anybody.
Follow safety winching instructions. |
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04-03-2009, 04:40 PM
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Location: Denver Colorado
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Re: Busted Windshield
This is a good reminder of the basic's, good Safety share. Keep using that K5.
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04-03-2009, 05:03 PM
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Re: Busted Windshield
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Exactly what this post was intened for, thanks. |
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04-03-2009, 09:25 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
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Re: Busted Windshield
Sucks to be you, Glad that shiney head didn't get nicked
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