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  1. booth9c1ss

    Snow Chains... what are you using?

    I would rather have the chains only on the rear for a few reasons. the rear axle is stronger. My truck has an 8.6" ring gear in the rear, 7.2" in the weaker aluminum front. similar to studded tires, chains in the back allows for safer stopping. If the front has more traction, then spinning is...
  2. booth9c1ss

    Snow Chains... what are you using?

    I use some made be Peerless. They have a automatic tensioning device the allows you to put the chains on without moving the truck. They use an aircraft cable on the inner side, and chains with two tensioners on the outside. The chains that contact the ground feature an H pattern so the resist...
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    Warn M8000 SDP

    Yeah, I read at one point that the synthetic line will save 19 pounds over steel line (and roller fairlead), so if I was to do this project, synthetic line would be a mandatory consideration. The M8000 with steel line is 74 lbs. (34 kgs).
  4. booth9c1ss

    Warn M8000 SDP

    I currently use a Warn M8000 on the front of my truck and am very pleased with it... But I have always like the versatility of a receiver mounted winch. Several years ago, Warn made the M6000 SDP (short drum portable) using a M6000, a 5" wide drum and 50' of cable. The idea of a smaller...
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    DRAM 2, Dirt Roads Across Maine.

    I don't intend to reply for Spence, but there's quite a bit happening in the Northeast in late June. Last year Northeast overland did their Moose on the Loose ride in the NMW in late june (billed as an annual event). Also I think ExploringNH is doing their TransNH ride this June. Steve
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    HAM Operators- Post up here

    Call: KC1BSS Location: Wayne, ME First name: Steve Radios: Wouxun KG-UVD1P with a antenna adapter to pl-259, then to a NMO mount Larsen 2m antenna in the center of the roof (GMC Sierra), also able to be used hand held with it's own antenna. TYT TH-9800 quad band mobile (10m, 6m, 2m, 70cm; only...
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