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  1. rdixiemiller

    Winch Shear Pins

    Kenny brought up a valid point. If the holes are wallowed out in the winch input shaft or the driveshaft yoke, you will shear pins much easier than if the holes are in good shape. If the hole is oversized, a standard pin will be cut, rather than holding against shear pressure. You can run a...
  2. rdixiemiller

    Winch Shear Pins

    I read in one of the 1950's tech manuals that the steel pins had been replaced with aluminum to prevent damage to the frame or driveline. I have seen wrecker frames twisted all over the place when people winched off to the side with the truck up against a tree. The winches were designed to...
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