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Originally Posted by mrunner
Nice! I've had my BMW hanging off a tow strap down my steep driveway more than once. Just be careful with your steel cable and hooks. There is probably a 2:1 or 4:1 difference between working and breaking load.
none the less, never give real hard yanks on that cable and hooks. And if you ever find yourself away from home needing this kind of help, and you happen to find someone with a truck to help you.... make sure they understand this....no violent yanks. I know my 4Runner pulls my 6000# trailer on idle. Imagine the force a cowboy with a heavy gas foot in a cummins dodge will generate on the steel wire rope. They should be able to gently pull you out, barely any gas.
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Yes I was aware of the dangers of yanking it out... connected the hooks / cable and let the RAV roll back in Neutral...till it stopped.
Put it into reverse and 4x4 lock and eased up on the gas....
Did not take much to pull the car out.
Had my wife sit in the bimmer to apply the brake....
This should have been my first option... but you live and learn...