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Very Annoyed

Member Since: 19 Nov 2005
Location: Up there, past the strange people and the sheep.
Posts: 3698

Have the ropes already. Loving the power of the TDV8!

29th Aug 2007 11:08 am

Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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martin4x4 wrote:
...ropes buy the ones with loops spliced (Eye splice) in at both endsI'd go for ropes with hooks on, no need for shackles then

I'd go for ropes with hooks on, no need to use shackles with them then The End

29th Aug 2007 11:13 am

Very Annoyed

Member Since: 19 Nov 2005
Location: Up there, past the strange people and the sheep.
Posts: 3698

I want the shackles because the sump guard on my RRS makes attaching the ropes blind difficult. Loving the power of the TDV8!

29th Aug 2007 11:16 am

Slimer
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You just need to open the hole in it up a bit Dom to make it easier to get a hook or shackle on, D3 ones have the same issue The End

29th Aug 2007 11:22 am

TazDaz

Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
Posts: 2858

If theres going to be a group buy I need both shackles and rope / straps too

29th Aug 2007 11:23 am

AndrewS
Tarquin of the Desert

Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10441

Very Annoyed wrote:
I want the shackles because the sump guard on my RRS makes attaching the ropes blind difficult.

Va Pop up to my workshop and I will modify your sump guard accordingly

In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.

29th Aug 2007 11:32 am

Non Stick Nick

Member Since: 02 Oct 2005
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Posts: 772

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Tonga Green

Hi again, Non Stick here.
let me get some prices together for shackles & strops etc & I will post back here with in a few days.
TTFN
Non Stick I am a hob nobber.

29th Aug 2007 11:32 am

Very Annoyed

Member Since: 19 Nov 2005
Location: Up there, past the strange people and the sheep.
Posts: 3698

Whilst you're at it I'm interested in a spare wheel mount for the roof rack.

Loving the power of the TDV8!

29th Aug 2007 11:57 am

Non Stick Nick

Member Since: 02 Oct 2005
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Posts: 772

OK here we go.

4.75 tonne tested shackles â€“ 23mm pin galv finish Â£3.10 each
3.25 tonne tested shackles â€“ 19mm pin galv finish Â£1.95 each

60 mm wide duplex straps rated @ 2 tonnes for lifting safety factor of 6:1 protected eyes at each endâ€¦

2m Â£8.10 each
3m Â£11.50 each
4m Â£15.50 each
5m Â£18.50 each
6m Â£21.50 each

Other lengths available please ask.

All prices include vat & delivery to the next pub meet at Cobham.

Cheers
Non Stick I am a hob nobber.

29th Aug 2007 1:14 pm

TazDaz

Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
Posts: 2858

Nick
without appearing to be seen as a complete idiot ...........
Can you suggest what I would NEED to carry please?

29th Aug 2007 1:19 pm

Mike

Member Since: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Doncaster UK
Posts: 184

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver

VA
I have a couple of these you have have - WLL 4 3/4 T

Maybe just make a donation to the site

PM me '06 D3 HSE
Zambezi with Alpaca, F & R light guards, side steps, privacy glass, MTR's, rear access ladder, roof bars, RAI, walnut trim and a few other little bits and bobs

29th Aug 2007 1:51 pm

SN

Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710

Ooo - NSN - now I'm interested (and gives me a reason to come to the next SEMeet)

I already have an unmarked (and therefore unrated) strap and shackles - time to sort this out

Whats the most appropriate length of strap to have then? Steve N | 21MY Defender

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29th Aug 2007 2:35 pm

Non Stick Nick

Member Since: 02 Oct 2005
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Posts: 772

Taz,
It all depends on what you get up to. I get involved with winching & recovery work off road, therefore I carry a lot of kit.
If you are just an occasional off roader then you obviously need a lot less kit.
I would suggest that you need 2 strops 1 short say 3-4 metre & 1 long say a 6 metre.
Strops are easier to store, easier to clean and easier to spot dammage on, compared to ropes in my opinion.
Make sure that you keep the kit out of the reach of the sun when not in use!
I suggest you need 2 shackles per strop & as I suggested earlier why not get 2 large and 2 small. In that way you get flexibility.
I always carry a shovle as well.

That should get you started.
please call 07884066643 for further advice if necessary as I can talk a good not but it don't always come out of the key pad when typeing.
Regards
Non Stick I am a hob nobber.

29th Aug 2007 2:38 pm

LT

Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23803

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Landmark LE Auto Santorini Black

Hi NSN, I need just one 4.75 shackle. I'm happy to send you a cheque, but I might not be able to make it to a meeting. I regularly drive up the M4 though. Perhaps I could collect from your work?
Thanks.

29th Aug 2007 2:42 pm

Non Stick Nick

Member Since: 02 Oct 2005
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Posts: 772

SN,
The slick answer is one that is long enough for the job next time you need one, or a little as possible and as much as you need.

As I have indicated in the previous answer, its horses for courses.

Your untested equipment may indeed be fine but the thing is no one knows.
Also dont' get the impression that because you may have all the latest rated gear that it won't break becuse it does and I have seen it happen.

All you can do is use best practice of using the proper equipment.

Cheers
Non Stick Nick I am a hob nobber.

29th Aug 2007 2:44 pm

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