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This is a discussion on What Not to do With Your Winch within the General Discussion forums, part of the Polaris Ranger Forum category; So... I tried to lift a stump into my Ranger's bed today, using the winch. I ran the synthetic winch line over the ladder rack ...
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02-18-2012, 09:13 PM
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What Not to do With Your Winch
So... I tried to lift a stump into my Ranger's bed today, using the winch. I ran the synthetic winch line over the ladder rack to the back of the Ranger, and tried to lift the stump out of its hole. It wasn't a particularly huge stump.
The winch grunted, and the Ranger squatted, but the stump didn't load up. Heck, it didn't even leave the ground. Then I looked at the front of the rack and this is what I saw.  Crap. I feel stupid. ~ |
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02-18-2012, 09:21 PM
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I think your stump maxed out your rack's load capacity LOL.
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02-18-2012, 10:01 PM
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OUCH! I've seen a winch cable put a 6" crease in the hood and roof of a fire rescue vehicle after snapping trying to pull a car out of a ditch but that's a first. Sorry dude I hope it's fixable.
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02-19-2012, 09:23 AM
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I'll work on it today. First I need to get that piece of tubing off and straighten it... then I'll decide whether to put a sleeve over it or try to slide a piece inside to reinforce it.
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02-22-2012, 06:59 AM
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Did you buy, or build that roof rack ? Where can I find one ?
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02-22-2012, 06:24 PM
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Ooopps
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02-22-2012, 08:28 PM
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02-22-2012, 09:22 PM
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Near as I can tell, they didn't make the racks for very long. Some months ago I tried to find photos of another Ranger with a ladder rack and I couldn't find any. |
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02-22-2012, 09:24 PM
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It looks good and the rack is stronger now. Don't think I'll be winching anything over it, though ;-) |
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02-23-2012, 08:57 AM
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Niiiiice!!!! Wonder it didn't snap your windshield or hood too
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