Winch line breakage

[Dave T]

Originally Posted by ALC-GregH

I used a 2" strap and a solid fairlead.

ACL-GregH,

That's a great shot. That clamp should also help the strap from stretching which could be why the threads break. I'm going to make one up... just in case.

Are you still using duct tape to attach the strap to the drum? How's it holding up?

Thanks

[ALC-GregH]

Hi Dave, yes on the duct tape. I actually never have taken it off. I rarely use the atv for recreation anymore and under normal conditions, I'm never in a predicament that I need to winch the atv out.

If you look close at the strap, I folded it neatly in the clamp in a way that it protects itself when tightened up good. It was a pain to get it just right but the end result is, it most likely won't break. One more shot.

[Dave T]

Thanks man... appreciate it!

[ALC-GregH]

Originally Posted by Dave T

Thanks man... appreciate it!

No problem. The "D" ring is stainless by the way. It's easier to unscrew the pin versus normal steel that rusts after a bunch of use.

[Dave T]

Originally Posted by ALC-GregH

No problem. The "D" ring is stainless by the way. It's easier to unscrew the pin versus normal steel that rusts after a bunch of use.

Yep... thought it was. I try and use all stainless whenever possible and figured you do the same.

Thanks again!

[irv]

Originally Posted by ALC-GregH

Hi Dave, yes on the duct tape. I actually never have taken it off. I rarely use the atv for recreation anymore and under normal conditions, I'm never in a predicament that I need to winch the atv out.

If you look close at the strap, I folded it neatly in the clamp in a way that it protects itself when tightened up good. It was a pain to get it just right but the end result is, it most likely won't break. One more shot.

put the plastic shield back on your power pivot. makes it look pretty!--irv

[ALC-GregH]

Originally Posted by irv

put the plastic shield back on your power pivot. makes it look pretty!--irv

Merry Christmas Irv. The plastic cone is on it. If you mean the motor, it didn't have anything to cover it, just the bigger cone. I did use flat washers to hold it down since it would pop up all the time and then the keys would pop out and get buried in the snow. That's why I made the bracket assembly with the keys welded in place, I can just unbolt the plate (4 bolts) if I need to disassemble for any reason.

[livergsp]

http://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufactu...ds=Winch+Strap

[irv]

Originally Posted by ALC-GregH

Merry Christmas Irv. The plastic cone is on it. If you mean the motor, it didn't have anything to cover it, just the bigger cone. I did use flat washers to hold it down since it would pop up all the time and then the keys would pop out and get buried in the snow. That's why I made the bracket assembly with the keys welded in place, I can just unbolt the plate (4 bolts) if I need to disassemble for any reason.

sorry. guess it didnt show well to my old eyes. just funnin!
i did buy the latest keys and just ran cable ties through them.
have a great 20131

[champ3jd]

great setup Dave T