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mikehzz Member Since: 04 Sep 2009 Location: Springwood Posts: 749 |
I've used the exhaust jack a couple of times. Best used in conjunction with some MaxTrax or similar. Tricky to use in mud as it slips out from under the car easily and not pleasant to set up in those conditions that's for sure. Been there done that...horrible. Don't go too far into water on your own as self recovery is almost impossible without some sort of winch. Hand winching is hard work, each pull moves you about 25mm. Talk about tough..... I was thinking about a portable electric "winch in a bag". They look pretty good and not bad price wise. |
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15th Apr 2012 8:13 am |
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JST Member Since: 01 Nov 2011 Location: Lizant Posts: 1098 |
Something like this may do it. You would of course need a tow bar fitted. In my experience of off roading, a rear winch is more likely to be of use than a front mounted for self recovery. That is to say you tend to drive into something you want to back out of!
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15th Apr 2012 9:46 am |
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MihaiB Member Since: 30 Jun 2011 Location: Bucuresti Posts: 137 |
I recently used a manual winch (Tirfor) to pull out the car, stuck in deep snow. You can see it in the movie below.
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2nd May 2012 7:34 am |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
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2nd May 2012 8:17 am |
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Icemanx10 Member Since: 13 Jun 2014 Location: perth Posts: 3 |
Hi Mikehzz I had an exhaust jack but it was stolen (damn Perth), and I'm not sure if it's worth replacing. Everytime I've gone out to date, I've left it at home to save space. What situations did you find it helpful in, I imagine it would help tons changing a tyre? Since you sold your Freelander 2, what did you buy? Is it still the Grand Cherokee in photos from the trip with Vesko in the High Country? Cheers, Mark |
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24th Jun 2014 5:31 am |
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mikehzz Member Since: 04 Sep 2009 Location: Springwood Posts: 749 |
I haven't sold the FL2. It's got 192K on the clock now. I have both cars and use them alternately or whatever is best suited for the trip.
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24th Jun 2014 5:39 am |
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Gordy Member Since: 01 Feb 2014 Location: Stirlingshire Posts: 65 |
I'd bought a 10 metre 6 tonne open end ratchet strap, 4.5t shackles, 4metre/8 tonne strap, 3 tonne 11metre strap, mud/snow trax, folding metal shovel. So far I've used 1 shackle.......
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21st Jul 2014 11:15 pm |
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margouillat Member Since: 15 Dec 2015 Location: Paris Posts: 1 |
Hi guys, thanks for these great advices...
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15th Dec 2015 12:06 pm |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13289 |
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15th Dec 2015 12:34 pm |
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768will Member Since: 08 Jan 2012 Location: South Devon Posts: 199 |
I used to use half a dozen Africans to push me out any situation, all for a few shillingi and some cigarettes. Maybe I'll use this method if immigration continues to rise. (Yes I know it's not PC) 11 GS Bali Blue
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15th Dec 2015 1:33 pm |
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Browny90 Member Since: 02 Nov 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 153 |
I would suggest if you're out on your own, do some exploring, but if you see something you're not sure about, wait until next time and bring a friend.. Being stuck on you own without the correct knowledge or gear isnt a great idea and ends up being no fun at all..
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15th Dec 2015 1:34 pm |
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Browny90 Member Since: 02 Nov 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 153 |
MY2011 Freelander 2 GS Santorini Black MY2004 Freelander 1 Sport Java Black MY1986 Defender 90 Stornoway Grey - Fully Rebuilt this Year |
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15th Dec 2015 1:36 pm |
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mikehzz Member Since: 04 Sep 2009 Location: Springwood Posts: 749 |
My latest bit of self recovery gear. Works quite well forwards or backwards.
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23rd Mar 2016 8:45 pm |
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Bushx Member Since: 23 Mar 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 15 |
When I had my Xterra, I packed a hilift jack with winch kit. The winch kit worked well, you will need a tree or something nearby though. Add in a wheel sling and I figure it would be a good bit of kit for a Freelander 2. |
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25th Mar 2016 6:02 pm |
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