New Snatch Blocks

[Kent R]

Way over due for these replacements, I carry three. Remember to check the WLL (working load limit) and the MBL (minimum breaking limit). Good quality recovery gear will always have both numbers available.

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[Desert Runner]

Way over due for these replacements, I carry three. Remember to check the WLL (working load limit) and the MBL (minimum breaking limit). Good quality recovery gear will always have both numbers available.

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I have the WARN/SMITTYBILT..(cast)... H/D style (very heavy) that is similar to that shown above. I also have a 2nd- 36,000 K version that is constructed like the light/medium K versions. I realize that you need 3 if you ever expect to reverse pull a vehicle from a front mounted winch location. I hope to never get into that predicament. View attachment 172252
***What are the 'particulars' on this snatch block you acquired? Wt. rating, brand. rope/wire diameter limitation's, cost etc. I Like the grease able pin set-up for longevity.
***PS: saw a similar Amazon listing. There sure are a lot more available options, than when I was looking to add to my recovery gear bag.
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For anyone having a winch, especially if marginally rated for your vehicles weight, you should have at least 1 for either a doubled pull or to redirect the line direction in a off set pull, to keep the drum wrap smooth. I have in the past had a redirected pull.

PS: Found my picture-below. Cheap and not as robust as the H/D one above.

 

[El-Dracho]

Way over due for these replacements, I carry three. Remember to check the WLL (working load limit) and the MBL (minimum breaking limit). Good quality recovery gear will always have both numbers available.

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Those are looking good. Seems to be high quality.

I carry an ARB snatchblock, happy with it.

 

[Kent R]

I have the WARN/SMITTYBILT..(cast)... H/D style (very heavy) that is similar to that shown above. I also have a 2nd- 36,000 K version that is constructed like the light/medium K versions. I realize that you need 3 if you ever expect to reverse pull a vehicle from a front mounted winch location. I hope to never get into that predicament. View attachment 172252
***What are the 'particulars' on this snatch block you acquired? Wt. rating, brand. rope/wire diameter limitation's, cost etc. I Like the grease able pin set-up for longevity.
***PS: saw a similar Amazon listing. There sure are a lot more available options, than when I was looking to add to my recovery gear bag.
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For anyone having a winch, especially if marginally rated for your vehicles weight, you should have at least 1 for either a doubled pull or to redirect the line direction in a off set pull, to keep the drum wrap smooth. I have in the past had a redirected pull.

PS: Found my picture-below. Cheap and not as robust as the H/D one above.

My new ones are Gear America. 25T MBL, 12.5T WLL, 7/32" - 15/32" wire rope or synthetic, $80 ea. US.
Used them at our local meet-up to practice reverse winching and they seem to work just fine.

 

[madcratebuilder]

My new ones are Gear America. 25T MBL, 12.5T WLL, 7/32" - 15/32" wire rope or synthetic, $80 ea. US.
Used them at our local meet-up to practice reverse winching and they seem to work just fine.

I really like Gear America products. I finally ordered a winch ring to try out, still waiting on ups.

 

[Christophwest1978]

My new ones are Gear America. 25T MBL, 12.5T WLL, 7/32" - 15/32" wire rope or synthetic, $80 ea. US.
Used them at our local meet-up to practice reverse winching and they seem to work just fine.

I really like Gear America products. I finally ordered a winch ring to try out, still waiting on ups.

Ya gear America has really nice stuff I put a pair of Uber shackles on the front of my truck and love them. They don’t chip or rust. Plus there stuff is well priced. I need to get a snatch from them next.