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Suvvey:
Hi all :D
Just got my Hi-lift and now need to sort out the chains for winching as this was the main reason I needed it (too tight and lazy to fit a real winch).
I know Hi-lift do the offroad kit but what exactly does it contain. It says it contains everything needed to use as a winch and the picture of it in action show the two short chains with hooks and a longer recovery chain to the vehicle but the close up pics of the kit do not contain the longer recovery chain :?  I'm assuming this is missing from the kit, if so does anyone know what rate/size/guage chain it should be to properly fit the hooks and not to give way before the safety pin shears on the jack?

Lincs niva:
Ok ive been looking on famous four website for some more info.
Here is what you get with the HI LIFT kit

Bow Shackle
Tree Strap
2x Chains
2x Hooks
Jacking Foot Attachment
Self Tensioning Attachment
All Bolts and Pins Required
Gloves
Stowage Bag



Cheers Gav

Suvvey:
Yeah thats what most of the adverts list. So no chain then :(

Range Rover Blues:
I've got one, it's brilliant but you need a length of 10mm long link chain for the 2 claw or choke hitches to climb along.  6metres is a good compramise between a decent length to winch before having to re-rig and carrying the damned stuff.

You want a hook at one end if not both, mine has another chike hitch one end and a secure hook at the other.

I did have a contact who could get it for me (cash) but not sure if he is still around.  The chain will cost a few bob, especially if you want a test cert with it, it woould be a lot cheaper to use 8mm chain (which is rated at above 2 tonnes) but the kit is designed for 10mm, total overkill.

This it Turtle using mine a couple of years ago

Suvvey:
I think the jack's shear pin gives at 3.25 tons so I guess the chain must be stronger than that otherwise you could start losing limbs :shock:

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