Useing winch for a tie strap?

Subject: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 17th 2010, 9:51 pm

Just curious for some input. I usually use the winch to hold down the front of the RZR when hauling on the trailer. Had a guy checking out the machine while I was getting fuel at the BP. He said I shouldn't use the winch for that purpose,said it could damage it. Anyone else use theirs in place of a ratchet strap and done damage? ..... Useing winch for a tie strap? 837790

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 17th 2010, 9:54 pm

Nope never had a problem

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 17th 2010, 10:06 pm

He is right it CAN damage it, the jerking from the SXS bouncing on the trailer can put stress on the gears. That being said I now guys who have done it for years, BUT it can damage it.

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 17th 2010, 10:18 pm

I personally would not do it. You can get a 4-pack of straps for 20-25 dollars, where a good winch is 300-400 dollars. That is just my opinion.

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 17th 2010, 10:22 pm

Well if it can damage it I guess it's not that hard to just use another strap instead...........but then again,I have always been hard headed LOL.

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 17th 2010, 10:25 pm

I know guys that do it. I just know how much the winch costs and the major PITA it is to get that mounted up on the RZR. I throw 4 straps on it and keep the strain off the winch and the RZR gears.

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 17th 2010, 11:18 pm

popstix wrote:: Just curious for some input. I usually use the winch to hold down the front of the RZR when hauling on the trailer. Had a guy checking out the machine while I was getting fuel at the BP. He said I shouldn't use the winch for that purpose,said it could damage it. Anyone else use theirs in place of a ratchet strap and done damage? .....

the only time you can do damage is if you bottom out the shocks...you are doing the same thing with ratchet straps.

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 18th 2010, 5:18 am

They say it's really hard on the brakes inside the winch.

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 18th 2010, 8:13 am

Yamabeast wrote:: They say it's really hard on the brakes inside the winch.

oops, my bad...I thought they were talking about damage to the UTV/ATV.

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 18th 2010, 8:22 am

I just reviewed this whole thread and figured out that someone put to much Jack Daniels in my RC cola last night... ROFL

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bubba53 wrote:: I just reviewed this whole thread and figured out that someone put to much Jack Daniels in my RC cola last night...

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Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 18th 2010, 1:26 pm

Thanks for the input guys. I probably will start using a strap for the front also. Sorry for the confusion, Bubba. I've also seen times I couldn't read straight. lol!

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 18th 2010, 3:48 pm

bubba53 wrote:: I just reviewed this whole thread and figured out that someone put to much Jack Daniels in my RC cola last night...

I wish someone would come over and do that for me!!!

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 18th 2010, 4:26 pm

I use the winch like that all the time, i've had it to back off and create slack also ,so always use a strap on the rear

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i have always heard not to use the winch as a strap so i never use mine for one.

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 23rd 2010, 2:48 pm

I used to do that, until I heard if you can screw up your winch and or suspension if you tighten it down to much.

I feel much "safer" with 4 straps on it and it takes maybe 5 mins max to put them on / take them off.

I bought 4 1,500 lbs strength straps from tractor supply for $25.

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 23rd 2010, 3:03 pm

whats five mintues for peace of mind and not getting a ticket from a overzelous tropper.4 way tie is only way to go Good Post

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 23rd 2010, 4:01 pm

i have heard that the break gears inside the winch on most winches are plastic and the running gears are metal. not sure if that is true or not but it makes sense.

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 23rd 2010, 4:30 pm

hey if you find that idiot that poured too much rc in my jack last night......

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 23rd 2010, 4:37 pm

nchillbilly wrote:: hey if you find that idiot that poured too much rc in my jack last night......

Subject: Re: Useing winch for a tie strap? March 23rd 2010, 4:38 pm

I saw on Fishers ATV world or Dirt Traxx TV I can't remember which that it was not could on your winch and could damage it using it to hold down your machine while trailing it.

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