Just ordered a dumb-ass move rewinder

ARB710 snatch strap. I'll have it hooked up to the rear attach point and fed into the cockpit so I can throw it to you Brian.

DiscoSux wrote:

ARB710 snatch strap. I'll have it hooked up to the rear attach point and fed into the cockpit so I can throw it to you Brian.

Heard you got stuck a couple 4 times after you got your truck running again

Jake wrote:

DiscoSux wrote:

ARB710 snatch strap. I'll have it hooked up to the rear attach point and fed into the cockpit so I can throw it to you Brian.

Heard you got stuck a couple 4 times after you got your truck running again

all rumors (clearly documented on facebook)

I'm sure Jensen thanks you as well for that thoughtfull purchase lol.

i've noticed that ARB's are significantly more expensive than other brands. are they really that much better than a smittybilt or "keeper" ?

apatrizzi wrote:

i've noticed that ARB's are significantly more expensive than other brands. are they really that much better than a smittybilt or "keeper" ?

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DiscoSux wrote:

apatrizzi wrote:

i've noticed that ARB's are significantly more expensive than other brands. are they really that much better than a smittybilt or "keeper" ?

I have never seen the SmittyBilt LR bumper and I don't know what a "keeper" is but the ARB is not better than other bumpers I have seen for the LR.

Rovertym and Roxtar make nice bumpers. The Rovertym is less flexible and of thicker construction than the ARB. some of the higher price may be due to the shipping from Australia. They are not particularly good for northeast terrain either - the approach angle is not any better or, most likely, worse than stock. They hang out too much in front of the truck. Too many better choices for the same or less money.

BTW, I have owned 2 ARB's and now have a Rovertym.

im talking about the snatch strap. I have a hi country bumper now.

apatrizzi wrote:

im talking about the snatch strap. I have a hi country bumper now.

Jeez...sorry.

I looked around and it was the right length and width, is of the proper material for stretching (something to look for when strap shopping) and is priced good enough - $77 on Lucky8.

I after researching for a long time I figured this was the best bet.

Smittybilt is all Chinese stuff I think.

DiscoSux wrote:

apatrizzi wrote:

i've noticed that ARB's are significantly more expensive than other brands. are they really that much better than a smittybilt or "keeper" ?

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ROFL...

i appreciate the effort and input though.

apatrizzi wrote:

DiscoSux wrote:

apatrizzi wrote:

i've noticed that ARB's are significantly more expensive than other brands. are they really that much better than a smittybilt or "keeper" ?

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ROFL...

i appreciate the effort and input though.

Dave just really hates ARB bumpers. Hey Dave - dont you have a Smittybilt in that front bumper? Or is that a mile marker?

I have a Keeper I use a lot but its starting to get tore up in a few spots (guess too many funeral preccesions between me an Dave up 209). I have an ARB and a MileMarker in the truck also. The ARB has heavier webbing between all 3 of them and it has a little better stitching. I only use the Keeper since its the only one open the others are still sealed up.

I think I have a smitty strap and it has done fine. And I also have that massive 5" wide strap that belongs to Brian F that gets used as a tree saver

I have a 20 foot long 2-1/2 inch wide strap I "aquired" from a propane company.They used it to set propane tanks and I have used it several times including this weekend at rausch pulling that guy out after lake christy.

Jake wrote:

apatrizzi wrote:

DiscoSux wrote:

apatrizzi wrote:

i've noticed that ARB's are significantly more expensive than other brands. are they really that much better than a smittybilt or "keeper" ?

POST REMOVED BY ME - I WAS AN IDIOT...

ROFL...

i appreciate the effort and input though.

Dave just really hates ARB bumpers. Hey Dave - dont you have a Smittybilt in that front bumper? Or is that a mile marker?

Actually I come off tough on ARB bumpers. The fact is I did have a couple and liked them, I just was disappointed in the size of them. If I had not happened upon a used Rovertym I would still be running an ARB.

I have a Mile Marker winch. I really don't know that Smittybilt is Chinese stuff but the receiver hitch point I got from them is. I like the USA stuff for pulling gear.

I guess I need to fix my solenoid fixed in my winch.

DiscoSux wrote:

Jake wrote:

apatrizzi wrote:

DiscoSux wrote:

apatrizzi wrote:

i've noticed that ARB's are significantly more expensive than other brands. are they really that much better than a smittybilt or "keeper" ?

POST REMOVED BY ME - I WAS AN IDIOT...

ROFL...

i appreciate the effort and input though.

Dave just really hates ARB bumpers. Hey Dave - dont you have a Smittybilt in that front bumper? Or is that a mile marker?

Actually I come off tough on ARB bumpers. The fact is I did have a couple and liked them, I just was disappointed in the size of them. If I had not happened upon a used Rovertym I would still be running an ARB.

I have a Mile Marker winch. I really don't know that Smittybilt is Chinese stuff but the receiver hitch point I got from them is. I like the USA stuff for pulling gear.

I guess I need to fix my solenoid fixed in my winch.

Well if your winch never gets used your solenoids will likely stick, is it still sticking?

Jake wrote:

Well if your winch never gets used your solenoids will likely stick, is it still sticking?

Not since I pulled myself up Talisman.

DiscoSux wrote:

Jake wrote:

Well if your winch never gets used your solenoids will likely stick, is it still sticking?

Not since I pulled myself up Talisman.

Mine stuck like that after I didnt use it in months. And since I got it working again it has worked flawless. Got good use pulling you and Brian this weekend. Might be slow as molasses but it still does the trick

Jake wrote:

DiscoSux wrote:

Jake wrote:

Well if your winch never gets used your solenoids will likely stick, is it still sticking?

Not since I pulled myself up Talisman.

Mine stuck like that after I didnt use it in months. And since I got it working again it has worked flawless. Got good use pulling you and Brian this weekend. Might be slow as molasses but it still does the trick

Yeah, sorry, I did not thank you properly for the pull. I was in a bit of a panic.


Mine is slow too but what the hell. It is not worth buying a new one. I mean after all, are you really in a hurry when winching?

One thing I did not like was the unsafe acts I saw while winching. We really need to use a blanket and get folks out of the way. Let's stick together and keep all us assholes alive.