Ram 1500/2500/3500: Winch Accessories
The following accessories are necessary to attach the
winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe
winching.
![Winch Accessories](images/books/1963/index.53(3).png)
Gloves: Wire rope, through
use, will develop barbs
which can slice skin. It is extremely
important to wear protective
gloves while operating
the winch or handling the wire
rope. Avoid loose fitting
clothes or anything that could
become entangled in the wire
rope and other moving parts.
![Winch Accessories](images/books/1963/index.54(3).png)
Snatch/Block Pulley: Used
properly, the multi-purpose
snatch block allows you to (1)
increase the winch's pulling
power; and (2) change your
pulling direction without
damaging the wire rope.
Proper use of the snatch block
is covered in Before You
Pull.
![Winch Accessories](images/books/1963/index.55(3).png)
Clevis/D-Shackles: The
D-Shackle is a safe means of
connecting the looped ends of
cables, straps and snatch
blocks. The shackle's pin is
threaded to allow easy removal.
![Winch Accessories](images/books/1963/index.56(3).png)
Tree Trunk Protector: Typically
made of tough, high-quality
nylon, it provides the
operator an attachment point
for the winch rope to a wide
variety of anchor points and
objects, as well as protect living
trees.
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WARNING!
Failure to observe any of these warnings regarding
proper winch usage may result in severe injury.
Always use supplied hook strap to hold the hook
when spooling wire rope in or out.
Never
Various winching situations will require application of
other winching techniques. These could range from too
little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight
line rigging, simply increasing pul
The electric power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide
light efforts while parking and
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interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the
Quad Cab and Crew Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat
may be equipped with a folding load floor.
WARNING!
Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on
the load floor. While driving or in an accident you
may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration,
or sharp turns. Loose objects stored o