landroverjack said:
He's cleverer than his name might suggest is that ratty :D:D:D:p:p
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I had to resort to using a bucket and the exact same technique myself during the last lot of snow we had;). I had a vehicle that had come a croppers on a steep hill that was sheet ice. It had come to rest on a narrow ledge and was sat on top of a log with a 2 foot drop to one side and a gate post to the other. The only way I could get enough traction AND the correct angle was to sit my landy at 45 degs to the casualty vehicle on top of another bank. The bank I was on was only 6" wider than my landy and had a 3 foot vertical drop off the side of it and trees all down the other side. The bucket around the tree kept the back of my landy true while I steered my front wheels to compensate as and when required.
 
ratty said:
I had to resort to using a bucket and the exact same technique myself during the last lot of snow we had;). I had a vehicle that had come a croppers on a steep hill that was sheet ice. It had come to rest on a narrow ledge and was sat on top of a log with a 2 foot drop to one side and a gate post to the other. The only way I could get enough traction AND the correct angle was to sit my landy at 45 degs to the casualty vehicle on top of another bank. The bank I was on was only 6" wider than my landy and had a 3 foot vertical drop off the side of it and trees all down the other side. The bucket around the tree kept the back of my landy true while I steered my front wheels to compensate as and when required.
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:eek::eek: Nicely done!

No doubt that last comment will be going in your sig haha
 
OK plan for tomorrow...

I'll set off around 8am for Luton

Pick up equipment from Spyderman in Luton 8.45ish

Pick up Ryder and equipment in Dunstable at 9.10ish

Meet at pub car park 10ish
 
I'll be leaving in a bit can I just ask jai and brett and others if possible to look out on the forum for pictures (I will probably pm if i can get wifi signal) so you can tell us what you think of our ideas to pull ben's disco out. If i can get signal then it will probably be about 11.30 they get posted (im guessing)

And Spyderman, I'll get you those lights too :)
 
landroverjack said:
I'll be leaving in a bit can I just ask jai and brett and others if possible to look out on the forum for pictures (I will probably pm if i can get wifi signal) so you can tell us what you think of our ideas to pull ben's disco out. If i can get signal then it will probably be about 11.30 they get posted (im guessing)

And Spyderman, I'll get you those lights too :)
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If you are too busy with work don't worry about it but if you get a chance then please check! :)
 
See you in a bit fella.. however forget what he said about photos! I think they will be better on a protected server!
 
You guys have been busy!!

For what it's worth, I have some Jate's in me garage, if the team is going to go out then I'm happy to tag along after work. From what I have read I think Spydie is right, jacking and waffles sounds like the way to go; I also have a length of scaffold tube that might be handy. I'm sure a number of people remember the spot of bother we had when a disco kind of fell in a ditch - this sounds similar. If you want/need my help somebody give me a call or text.
 
I have internet access pretty much all day, I'll keep and eye out.

Kev,
This is much worse than DB's ditch incident, you literally can't move.
 
sible88 said:
Right I have finished work. Does any1 know if they are still stuck?
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I think they're still there. I've seen the pictures. My thoughts are attach front end to tree on right hand side and pull the Disco backwards, ideally with a snatch block from a tree on the right also. Waffles will help to stop it slipping sideways.
It isn't quite as bad looking as I expected.
 
Spyderman said:
I have internet access pretty much all day, I'll keep and eye out.

Kev,
This is much worse than DB's ditch incident, you literally can't move.
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Not too good then!!

I've not seen any photos or anything but if I understand the situation, strops off trees for support would be good, could they then not use a highlift off the tow hitch (with a shackle) to lift the back wheel clear of the edge then use a standard bottle jack at an angle to slew over like we did with DB? Just make sure there is enough room for the farm jack to fall over clear of anybody.
 
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