[chris87xj]

yeah I agree.
it seems like an odd size, a bit large for an atv but small for a jeep. a 10k winch calls for a 20k block, which isn't chump change.
i sent the guy a note asking if he's got any bigger, but not holding my breath for a response. will let you know if anything interesting comes of it.

[Comanche_]

So your going to put the cherokee body on the blazer?

[Arbslikewhoa]

Is there a difference between a snatch block for synthetic compared to cable?



nope, chevys staying on the chevy. Im building up the blazer as a winter project seperate from the cherokee.... Was going to keep the jeep as my DD and camper, and have the blazer for strictly off road. But im not too sure anymore. I just enjoy my jeep so much. I might just end up selling the chevy after its done and getting maybe like.. 1500 out of it. But if that happens, im doing a leaf spring conversion on the cherokee, because I dislike coils. And ive heard it before.. blah blah blah... but to me, leaf springs are the way to go. Some different axles and some 38's, and ill be a happy camper

[chris87xj]

Originally Posted by Arbslikewhoa

Is there a difference between a snatch block for synthetic compared to cable?

Not really. I've seen one with a highly polished pulley being sold as specially made for synthetic, but no real difference. As with fairleads, it's best not to multi-task them because cable can introduce burrs and rough spots that can wreak havoc on tender synthetic. I use a standard Warn model that's never felt cable. If your rollers have been used with cable, give em a close inspection and carefully smooth out any irregularities or rust.

I got curious and put a micrometer on the 3/8" syn rope I've been using for a couple years and have pulled hard on. Looks like it's a little less than 3/8 now but still more than 5/16.

[mattathayde]

while i dont know crap about snatch blocks my metal knowledge tells me if there is any difference the cable one will have a harder steel in the pulley to deal with the abrasion factor of the cable

-matt

[D-BOI]

what happened to this thing it was like the coolest project

[talentjeep]

x2...where has the jeep a gon gone to?

[smtippin]

Originally Posted by Arbslikewhoa

no, ive been just sleeping in the back with the seats pushed foward. I made the seat rails extendable by about 6 more inches so I can push them ALL the way foward till they hit the dash. This gives me much more room than my hammock would have given me.

how did you do that? Have any photos? That sounds slick!

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[Arbslikewhoa]

Smtippin, i believe I just sent you a message... thats if you sent me messsage about the rails.. cause someone had, but I dont recall the user name. If not, send me a message and Ill repost what I sent the user.

Cherokees still here. Been using it for the majority of the winter. No new work has gone into it...i've just been using it a lot. And now with the weather warming up, I will be camping a lot more as well. But I am currently having a few issues. Steering gear box is ripping out, so for the past few months I havent taken it anywhere.. just drive it back and forth from school.

And as you all know, Ive been building the chevy as well... so thats taken all my attention. I have a deadline and it needs to be done within the month.. so im really rushing. *sneak peak*

[CharlieMopps]

Originally Posted by ehall

Steel chain by itself does not store energy. However if the chain is attached to something that does store energy (like a strap) then the chain will happily act as a whip

You've obviously never snapped a chain before. Yes it stores energy. And it will destroy whatever it's attached to when it snaps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIpjVCjHrJs

[Project1]

Talk about keeping the jeep thing real ... way to go man!!!! Really great work, really functional and really creative.

I really like your winch bumper… How’s it holding up?


Great work !! great jeep

You just need to add a kegerator and your good!

[Arbslikewhoa]

I think that chains depends on a few variables... the length of the chain...type of chain...and the weight on each end. Most of the time, the length of the chain is so heavy that our lightweight trucks CANT pull it 'tight'..we also use quite a bit of it which adds more weight...and its not some chinese bullsh* either. But if you get some skimpy LIGHT WEIGHT chain that can be pulled tight, I wouldnt mess with it.

In that video... Im sure the chain is twice the weight of chain were using (maybe even more), but you can also easily see that the bulldozer had no problem tightening that chain right up too...

You just have to look at something and think.. is this really safe?

Theres many types of chains out there...and you also have to look at the weight of the trucks the capable pulling force. You should NEVER be able to tighten a chain right up like that..cause thats when you start to store some serious energy. Its just hard to say dont use chain, or do..cause both could be correct dependent on what those varaibles are. But I also woudlnt 'tug' on one either.



Bumpers doing great! haha...I honestly dont think ill have an issues with that.

Kegerator would be nice too

[shad0ww0lf]

ARB I just send you a pm for some info on the seat rails modification

[CharlieMopps]

It's right at the end and the narrator has great advice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=845cxykfDns

[mattathayde]

chain will store energy, a steel link will flex slightly times that by a few hundred links and you will have give. it will not stretch like a recovery strap though so it is probably not the best thing for recovery. if every connection between the 2 vehicles can take the full force then it will be fine (just like with a proper strap) but if you have a weak link (literally or metaphorically) you will have issues. people assume steel=steel and therefore chain=chain but it doesnt.

also all the chain breaks ive seen there was nothing on the chain to arrest it if it snapped

-matt