Am i expecting too much , or right on target

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If you plan to recover heavy vehicles, get yourself the FM 20-22 Vehicle Recovery Operations and TM-5-125 Army-Riggers-Rigging-Handbook . Very helpfull.
A winch truck and good equipment will help, too.

One thing you should keep in mind....compared to your 3/4 ton is everything HEAVY with a deuce. From tools to spares to tires.
Working on a Deuce (repairs) is really work

So true!