 |
|
01-11-2007, 08:07 PM
|
 |
Hummer Professional
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 398
|
|
Got 'er stuck
__________________
2006 Twilight Maroon H2, Procomp 6001 rims, 35" X 12.5 X 17 Xterrain tires, Ram over-the-hood brush guard, Jet Stage I, Warn 9.5 winch and winch bumper, Hedman Headers, K&N Air charger, Lightforce driving lights, a little CHROME for good measure
2006 Victory Red H3 (The Titanic), R.I.P. - It didn't float
1968 Mustang GT convertible
2005 Harley Davidson Hertitage Softail, Stage I, Vance and Hines Big Shot Longs - Sold 
2004 Jaguar S-Type (the wifemobile)
|
01-11-2007, 08:11 PM
|
 |
Hummer Veteran
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 115
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
Awesome!! I like the fact ur not scared to get the bling dirty! 
what size are those wheels? |
01-11-2007, 08:59 PM
|
|
Hummer Professional
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 398
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
35" Xterrains... Good tires in my opinion.
I haven't decide if or how high I will eventually lift it, so I may get 37s then.
__________________
2006 Twilight Maroon H2, Procomp 6001 rims, 35" X 12.5 X 17 Xterrain tires, Ram over-the-hood brush guard, Jet Stage I, Warn 9.5 winch and winch bumper, Hedman Headers, K&N Air charger, Lightforce driving lights, a little CHROME for good measure
2006 Victory Red H3 (The Titanic), R.I.P. - It didn't float
1968 Mustang GT convertible
2005 Harley Davidson Hertitage Softail, Stage I, Vance and Hines Big Shot Longs - Sold
2004 Jaguar S-Type (the wifemobile)
|
01-11-2007, 10:17 PM
|
 |
Hummer Guru
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Oregon
Posts: 4,321
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
That looks like fun!
I've never seen a chrome over the hood brush guard before.  hmmmm....
__________________
If it has tires or testicles, you're going to have trouble with it
|
01-11-2007, 10:20 PM
|
|
Hummer Guru
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Oregon
Posts: 4,321
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by amstaffbair
I like the fact ur not scared to get the bling dirty!
|
 Keeping bling clean only involves sports cars and crap like that. Bling Hummers don't apply.  
__________________
If it has tires or testicles, you're going to have trouble with it
|
01-11-2007, 10:30 PM
|
 |
Hummer Guru
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,060
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
I believe the PC term is "OFF ROAD BLING."
__________________
TAIL RATED!
|
01-12-2007, 12:22 AM
|
|
Hummer Authority
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,326
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
I'm glad this didn't turn into a Titanic: Part Deux... |
01-12-2007, 12:30 AM
|
 |
Hummer Expert
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 579
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
Please tell me you didn't use a CHAIN to pull your rig out?
I've always been under the impression that using a chain for such a recovery is not recommended, a) because it has no give, b) a single weak link in the chain and *snap*, and c) all the dangers of a snapping chain flying at you at 100mph. Yet, I've seen so many people doing it...
Last edited by RazM : 01-12-2007 at 12:53 AM.
|
01-12-2007, 01:27 AM
|
|
Hummer Authority
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,326
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by RazM
Please tell me you didn't use a CHAIN to pull your rig out?
I've always been under the impression that using a chain for such a recovery is not recommended, a) because it has no give, b) a single weak link in the chain and *snap*, and c) all the dangers of a snapping chain flying at you at 100mph. Yet, I've seen so many people doing it...
|
Good point. And that's a thin chain at that...
Nothing metal (except a winch line on a winch) should be used for recovery! |
01-12-2007, 07:43 AM
|
 |
Hummer Guru
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Europe, Belgium, Waregem
Posts: 5,280
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
wow ! That's a deep mud/water hole ! Cool pics bro !
|
01-12-2007, 04:38 PM
|
|
Hummer Professional
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 398
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
Yes, it was a chain. No it wasn't a good idea. And no, I had no other choice.
I left my good straps in my previous 4X4 by accident when I traded it in. I decided I was going to order some serious airline-type 50,000 lb. straps, but as you can see, I haven't done it yet.
I am going to do it asap, now.
We were very careful about using the chain. No slamming it. etc.
Just a nice slow pull.
I was surprised how well the Durango did. Once he gets it lifted and puts some good lockers and tires on it, it should be quite a truck.
And I love that Hemi. I wish my Hummer had the power to weight ratio of it!!
One thing you all will enjoy: A co-worker looking at the pictures said "You had a minivan pull you out????". I didn't have the heart to pass that on to my buddy! 
__________________
2006 Twilight Maroon H2, Procomp 6001 rims, 35" X 12.5 X 17 Xterrain tires, Ram over-the-hood brush guard, Jet Stage I, Warn 9.5 winch and winch bumper, Hedman Headers, K&N Air charger, Lightforce driving lights, a little CHROME for good measure
2006 Victory Red H3 (The Titanic), R.I.P. - It didn't float
1968 Mustang GT convertible
2005 Harley Davidson Hertitage Softail, Stage I, Vance and Hines Big Shot Longs - Sold
2004 Jaguar S-Type (the wifemobile)
|
01-12-2007, 05:16 PM
|
|
Hummer Expert
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 579
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Captain of the Titanic
Yes, it was a chain. No it wasn't a good idea. And no, I had no other choice.
I left my good straps in my previous 4X4 by accident when I traded it in. I decided I was going to order some serious airline-type 50,000 lb. straps, but as you can see, I haven't done it yet.
I am going to do it asap, now.
We were very careful about using the chain. No slamming it. etc.
Just a nice slow pull.
I was surprised how well the Durango did. Once he gets it lifted and puts some good lockers and tires on it, it should be quite a truck.
And I love that Hemi. I wish my Hummer had the power to weight ratio of it!!
One thing you all will enjoy: A co-worker looking at the pictures said "You had a minivan pull you out????". I didn't have the heart to pass that on to my buddy! |
Ah ok, but a good reminder to everyone, don't do any offroading without the proper gear, just incase you get in a tough situation.
50,000lbs sounds like overkill and might actually have a reverse effect when trying to recover a vehicle. 30K is plenty (3 inch wide strap), it's strong enough and has enough stretch to help in recovery.
|
01-12-2007, 05:35 PM
|
 |
Hummer Professional
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 396
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
And I love that Hemi. I wish my Hummer had the power to weight ratio of it!!
Every time I get into my Ram I just about get whiplash becasue it has so much more snap.
__________________
No matter how good she looks, someone somewhere is sick and tired of her sh*t!
|
01-12-2007, 09:07 PM
|
 |
Hummer Guru
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,356
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
you must have been going slow to bog down like that
|
01-12-2007, 10:34 PM
|
|
Hummer Veteran
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Hamilton
Posts: 94
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
heopfully the 2008 hummer willo have that
__________________
H2 to come
|
01-13-2007, 02:31 AM
|
 |
Hummer Authority
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 1,403
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
Hilarious! That was me last weekend. 
__________________
00 H1 opentop (HMCO) Red/Tan, 6.5 Turbo Diesel, CTIS, 37x12.50 Cooper STT's
|
01-13-2007, 02:33 AM
|
|
Hummer Authority
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 1,403
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by BlueHUMMERH2
Good point. And that's a thin chain at that...
Nothing metal (except a winch line on a winch) should be used for recovery! |
It worked didnt it. Sometimes you just use what you've got.
__________________
00 H1 opentop (HMCO) Red/Tan, 6.5 Turbo Diesel, CTIS, 37x12.50 Cooper STT's
|
01-13-2007, 07:21 AM
|
|
Hummer Professional
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 497
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Alan06SUT
It worked didnt it. Sometimes you just use what you've got.
|
I agree, I've used chain all my life-shxt they didn't have fancy tow straps until about 20 years ago. When chain breaks it goes dead-looses all inertia-whereas cable and nylon straps have the rebound effect . anyway I'm big believer in "Git R Done".
__________________
H2 REBEL lennyrebel
|
01-13-2007, 02:39 PM
|
|
Hummer Expert
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: easbumfuk
Posts: 859
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
I usally use chains. I had a strap break once and it came back and cut the grill , radiator and fan belts in half. I'm glad no one was standing there or they would have been cut in half. I use chains now most of the time.
SOmetimes you need chain , like in this pic. |
01-15-2007, 03:07 AM
|
 |
Hummer Authority
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 1,433
|
|
Re: Got 'er stuck
ok what pulled out that dozer?
__________________
2009 H2 Silver Ice LE
2008 H2 Lux Series, Slate Blue, everything but the air suspension - sold
2006 H2 Lux Series, Uplevel Chrome, DVD's, Slate Blue, Sun Roof - sold
"If Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas" - Jimmy Buffett
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:07 AM.
|
