Ripping a metal post out of the ground... - Page 2

zdcol71 · 13-10-2009, 06:42 PM

I was going to reply with a serious post, then I realized there must be school holidays happening and just a compete lack of anything to do

**Peuty** · 13-10-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zdcol71

I was going to reply with a serious post

How would you get a serious one out of concrete?

**redxm** · 13-10-2009, 07:14 PM

why not just cut the post off with a grinder. do you really need to pull the lot out
once its got dirt covering it who cares

but yep, video it

ZDI-970 · 13-10-2009, 07:15 PM

just dig and then angle grind it as low as ya can then burry it.... dont use a rope they can unexpectedly snap... very dangerous

Ibrox90 · 13-10-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AzuR

I pulled about 10 of my mates tree stumps out from his front yard, using my old xr8 ute, just used some crane slings tied together, slowly dipped the power on and they just popped out, although we had a close call when one of the slings slipped off and took a large chunk of wood with it, missing my car just haha.

yer that what Id be worried about

SVD · 13-10-2009, 07:22 PM

dont some people use poles and what not to do really dodgy repairs on damaged front ends, tie car to pole and then pull.... im thinking the pole will win....

290v · 13-10-2009, 07:27 PM

couple of weeks ago in the Sunday Mail a tow rope broke on a car in Tasmania the shackle come through the back window of the car and Killed the young driver or passanger not quiet sure so dig it out it could be safer option

tickford2001 · 13-10-2009, 07:51 PM

is moving an option? sounds like an even safer option...!

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**Charliewool** · 13-10-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

How would you get a serious one out of concrete?

Love it!... Quote of the thread!!

**Peuty** · 13-10-2009, 08:05 PM

Hehe thanks mate...

LANKY 1 · 13-10-2009, 09:01 PM

how many AFF members does it take to get a post out of the ground?? haha

**thefargo** · 13-10-2009, 09:10 PM

a rental car should be able to do it.

V3RSAC3 · 13-10-2009, 09:10 PM

Anyone got that video of that guy thats cord snaps and smashes his back window? lol

Umm, if you have a truck back into it. LOL thats what we do to no parking signs that our neighbour had put up on our road. ... Shhh

xr8 utey · 13-10-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Allen

Why does this thread remind me so much of that Mythbusters episode where they loop a cable around the diff of the RC Cop car to recreate the American Graffiti scene?

In all seriousness, just dig the post out.

my thoughts also

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Originally Posted by LANKY 1

how many AFF members does it take to get a post out of the ground?? haha

44 so far

4Vman · 13-10-2009, 09:23 PM

Just grab 1 of these:

http://www.postpullers.com/index2.html

LANKY 1 · 13-10-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8 utey

44 so far

1 to hold the video camera, 1 drive the car, 1 to fire up the bbq, 1 to organise drinks, .....

tickford2001 · 13-10-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Just grab 1 of these:

http://www.postpullers.com/index2.html

"Pulls street signs also"

: every bogan should have one!

xr8 utey · 13-10-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Just grab 1 of these:

http://www.postpullers.com/index2.html

read right to the bottom and you'll be converted! amen!

4Vman · 13-10-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8 utey

read right to the bottom and you'll be converted! amen!

LOL, i think the god botherers have hacked the post puller site!!!

snappy · 13-10-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by barra265t

Is it alright to use a car to rip a metal post out of the ground? Contemplating tying a chain to the towbar of an xr6t and using it to rip out a large metal post set in concrete that used to be a gate. Will this cause any damage to the car.. pretty sure a 1700 odd kg car would win 100 times over a 10 odd kg metal post.

It will pull it out providing you can get traction , But i would not do it because the odds of it causng damage is really high .
A light truck - hilux ,navara ,ranger is a much better tool for the job if you dont have any of those use a shovel dig around the concrete then hook it up to the car

snappy · 13-10-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Just grab 1 of these:

http://www.postpullers.com/index2.html

That guy in the vid really knows how to pull a pole , got that wrist action done packed

Suvo · 13-10-2009, 10:02 PM

As has been said, I recommend the use of a shovel and crowbar, that little bit of effort could save a fair few $$ in damaged panels..

frd906 · 13-10-2009, 10:03 PM

thats a good idea

benoxr · 13-10-2009, 10:08 PM

Reminds me of something Coyote would do to catch the Roadrunner

You didnt say if the gate post belongs on your property??

samsy351 · 14-10-2009, 10:03 AM

Just dig the pole out... geez! some people are scared of a bit of hard yakka these days !!

V3RSAC3 · 14-10-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by samsy351

Just dig the pole out... geez! some people are scared of a bit of hard yakka these days !!

Where's the fun it that?

:P

RG · 14-10-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by samsy351

Just dig the pole out... geez! some people are scared of a bit of hard yakka these days !!

Pffft, Bobcat and a length of nice thick chain is better.

Wally · 14-10-2009, 12:17 PM

Towbar+ bungy cord + camcorder = Youtube fame

Hubble80 · 14-10-2009, 12:24 PM

I'd be inclined to find a 4WD and use a wire, rope or fibre sling. If the chain and/or shackles break you will have a nice BIG hole in the back of your ute. If you use a sling drape a beach towel over it half way so if it lets go it will "bundle" itself up and fall on the ground.

The 4WD will have low range and get better traction.

You can still do donuts in your ute!!!

superpursuit83 · 14-10-2009, 12:37 PM

Tell ya what, if your in perth somewhere I will send a crane around for you. 2 minute job. If not make sure the video is on