Im new to the sport and dont know squat. So forgive me but what is a ****** block, Ive heard something sounding similar, but I am assuming that these two things are different. Thanks

 

boots
They are quite different ( he he ). A ****** block is just a pulley that doubles the pulling power of your wench I mean winch.
For example; If you have a 1000 lb winch and you run straight to a tree with the cable you have 1000 lb pull but if you attach a ****** block to the tree with a strap or chain and run your cable back to your atv you will have 2000 lb pull in theory. I`m not sure how accurate it is but thats the info I was given on the benefits of having one. I have an 8000 lb. winch on my Suburban. HTH

98 Scrambler 500

 

Its what your old lady does when you try to get a piece.

 

I think they sell them in the back of Hustler.....

 

similar to a chastity belt?

 

Boots,
While all of the answers i've seen probably are correct in one form or another. I think that what you wanted to know is that a ****** block is simply a pulley setup that you use to increase the power of your winch. You can find them at any hardware store and most automotive sections at dept. stores. even at your trusty Wal-Mart.

 

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Boots:
EasterEgg and Rancher are the closest to what you are inquiring about for the block, though the others are... well, I won't touch that one. Heh Heh Heh. Anyway, Yes, a ****** block is a pulley with a hook at one end used to double the power of your winch, or cut the load in half. While it is true you can find them at the hardware stores, and Wal-Mart, I've never been able to find one big enough to handle the chores of the 2000 lbs. Warn I've got on the 'Cat. For a sure thing, go to www.northertool.com and look up pulley block. They've got one there for about $15. It's rated at 8,000 lbs., and is more than enough to get the job done. I ordered mine from AW Direct for $31.00, with a 9,000 lbs. rating. It utilizes a 3" pulley, weighs in at 3 lbs, and is roughly 9" long. Both the hook on the end and the pulley itself are retained by a push pin, with cotter pin keeper so you can remove the pin, install the winch wire, then put it back together for use.

Granted, the 9,000 lbs. is more than adequate for the A2000, but you DO NOT want to go any lower than double your winch power. Reason being, you don't want your ****** block to be the weak link in your pull, and break in the heat of the moment, thus possibly causing tragic events to occur.

I've got a few pics posted at the address below you can take a look at. I think there is a couple of using the ****** block to pull the suburban and trailer out of a mud hole, and also a few of pulling a Toyota out of a mudhole as well. I keep my ****** block hooked up at all times, and also carry 100' of extra cable for those extra long pulls. Keep in mind that the ****** block doubles your winching power, but also cuts your line length in half, due to doubling back to yourself. They also come in handy for pulling at angles, or whenever there is no tree directly in front of you to tie too.

Oh, and for proper tree winching, use a nylon strap to wrap around the tree so you don't kill the tree by cutting it up, and so you won't damage your winch line. Also, never hook the winch cable back onto itself, always use a rope or chain for that type of stuff.

Good luck, hope that helped at least a little.

Mike