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lifestyle:traction [2018/05/08 21:01] frater_secessus [Traction] |
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- | ===== differentials | + | ===== Differentials |
The usual type of stock differential is an **open differential**, | The usual type of stock differential is an **open differential**, | ||
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- | ===== tires ===== | + | ===== Tires ===== |
Tires on the drive axles can make a major difference on a vehicle' | Tires on the drive axles can make a major difference on a vehicle' | ||
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===== tire pressure ===== | ===== tire pressure ===== | ||
- | Airing down tires in soft terrain can help increase traction.((http:// | + | > Having a lower tire pressure is like wearing a snowshow. -- BleepinJeep((https:// |
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+ | Airing down tires in soft terrain can help increase traction.((http:// | ||
Airing down works because: | Airing down works because: | ||
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- an underpressure tread can conform more easily to uneven surfaces. | - an underpressure tread can conform more easily to uneven surfaces. | ||
- | In sand, airing down to pressure of 12-15psi is common, with some going down to 8psi. | + | In sand, airing down to pressure of 12-15psi is common, with some going down to 8psi (with bead locks). |
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+ | In loose rock, air down somewhat less so the sidewalls are less likely to be damaged by sharp rocks. | ||
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+ | ===== recovery devices ===== | ||
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+ | ==== snatch strap ==== | ||
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+ | A snatch strap is a nylon strap that has some stretch in it. Not only does this greatly reduce the violence of pulling someone out, but it also allows the rescue vehicle to get keep forward momentum when the strap pulls tight. | ||
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+ | * choose straps that have loops on the end, **not hooks** | ||
+ | * buy clevises that fit your recovery points and the strap loop. Test fitment ahead of time. | ||
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+ | When you are stuck: | ||
+ | * attach to tow/ | ||
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+ | * the stuck vehicle should " | ||
+ | * the towing vehicle should get some momentum going, but it does not require wide open throttle | ||
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+ | ==== come-along ==== | ||
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+ | ==== winch ==== | ||
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+ | ===== traction aids ===== | ||
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+ | ==== mats ==== | ||
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+ | Recovery Mats/Boards such as [[https:// | ||
+ | ==== grabbers ==== | ||
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- | In loose rock, air down somewhat less so the sidewalls are less likely to be damaged by sharp rocks. | ||