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Brandon Knotts
| | Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2002 - 04:05 pm: | 
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Went off roading today and got a little too ambitious (. . okay, just stupid- didn't test the water depth) and of course paid the price with a soaking wet interior. So, I have now taken an interest in sealing the doors a little better. The water (mud) did come in quite slowly but i figure that there must be a way to seal it up a little better, i.e. where the cuts are in the weatherstripping on bottom.
Should the weatherstripping be replaced, modified, or should I apply sealant to the rim that it is seated on? Any proven methods out there?
On a different note, how well do the come-a-longs work for getting unstuck? Obviously not as well as a winch, but good tool in the meantime?
All suggestions and smart ass remarks welcome.
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JRoc
| | Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2002 - 06:35 pm: |
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Hey Brandon, good question. I was wondering the same thing. On the topic of come-a-longs I've heard that they aren't worth getting. I've also heard that a Hi-Lift Jack works better, and can be used effectively until a winch is purchased. I don't have experience with getting unstuck, but I'm great at getting stuck! Let's see what the experienced people say. |
Tad
| | Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2002 - 06:48 pm: |
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If you ask any Wisconsin farmer where his come-along is it would take him about .0005 of a second to answer. ("in my truck" or "in my tractor") What I like about a come-along is that even if they don't have the pulling power of a winch they work even with a flat battery, or a shorted circut, or any other reasons that winches stop. And you can hook them front, back, side or corner with not much of a problem.
They maybe a better tool then a recovery item but I know that they will work in emergency. A good one is cheap compared to a winch and easy to throw in a "off road kit."
That AND a good high lift jack.
IMHO
Have Some Fun!
Tad |
Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Monday, February 25, 2002 - 08:07 am: |
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If you mean the home-depot come-along type with the thin cable that's supposed to pull 4000 lbs, forget it. I had one, and its TERRIFYING to use. Yep, it went straight back for refund same day.
Then I bought a "black rat" hand winch, which has nearly a 1/2 inch cable and rated at 3500 lb, and when doubled will give you 7000lb. I used it a few times and its wonderful and feels very safe. Its made of heavy industrial guage steel, and weighs 20 times the come-along version I had ealier. Hope this helps.
Dean |
Gary
| | Posted on Monday, February 25, 2002 - 02:09 pm: |
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Do you have to unspool all of the cable to use the black rat?
http://store5.yimg.com/I/cruiserconnection_1670_3421538 |
Tad
| | Posted on Monday, February 25, 2002 - 06:35 pm: |
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Where does one get a Black Rat? |
Kevin Ta (Smalls)
| | Posted on Monday, February 25, 2002 - 06:54 pm: |
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do you have to move the cd changer/player from under the seat too if you were going to go in the water? where would we put it and HOW? |
Mike B.
| | Posted on Monday, February 25, 2002 - 08:00 pm: |
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You can put it in your glove box. It takes a little work but well worth the effort if you plan on going deep!
Thanks,
Mike B. |
Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - 07:05 am: |
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Gary - yes you have to unspool the cable - I just keep it in a zip-bag ready for use. Its not for use 20 times a day (in that case you need a proper winch). But it'll get you out of anything even with a flat battery / stalled engine And it will winch you all the length of the cable, and at the same pulling power all the way.
Tad - I don't remember now let me take a look for the receipt.
KEvin - water leaks into my rover pretty slowly - through the cut in the door seals and through the wiring boot under the steering wheel. However, you're not gonna sit there while you fill up to your neck in water, you're gonna bail out when the time comes (or at least, one of the kids in the back will) Keep in mind you can fill up in the back seat area first sometimes, and then it all rolls forward as soon as you get moving / winched, so you gotta bail the back too.
Dean |
Bruce
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - 07:37 pm: |
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One method I have used, as a temporary fix, black silicone sealant over the molding cuts. Once it dries, it lasts for several months. After that time, you will need to reseal since the door compresses this weak link and it finally gives way. |
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