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    Looks like I'll get to use my winch for the second time. My husband got our mini van stuck in the driveway and up against a retaining wall (so reverse is not an option). It's very icey. He had to get someplace, so he left it there and took the Jeep. After he left, I tried to shovel and chop ice but I couldn't get it out either. As soon as he gets home with the Jeep, I'm sure we'll be able to winch it back up the driveway, but my question is (and I think I know the answer...but figured I'd check) is it best to try to hook it to the frame or the axle? Maybe try strapping it first??? I just can't picture how we're going to get the hook safely attached to the van.

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    Normally the frame Jackie, but it sounds like it may not be "stuck" as much as just on slick surface, right? If that's the case and you suspect it will come out easy, the axle would be okay. However, what kind of van? Is there an actual axle up front or just suspension components? You def. don't want to hook up to any of those.

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    I would do the frame. Definitely the frame.

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    roll both windows down and run a strap through the cab then hook up the winch....JK!!!!! I wouldnt hook to the axle though

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    I was right in my guess. The frame. It's a 2000 Honda Oddy. I'm guessing it is an axle. It is front wheel drive.

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    Rick previously posted:
    "roll both windows down and run a strap through the cab then hook up the winch....JK!!!!! I wouldnt hook to the axle though"

    Gee! Now why didn't I think of that???

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    Jackie previously posted:
    "Gee! Now why didn't I think of that???"

    thats why we're here.......for good advice!!!lol

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    Rick previously posted:
    "roll both windows down and run a strap through the cab then hook up the winch....JK!!!!! I wouldnt hook to the axle though"

    For a minute there I thought Rick got dropped on his head, or at least dropped harder than usual.

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    javaman34 previously posted:
    "For a minute there I thought Rick got dropped on his head, or at least dropped harder than usual."

    LOL......just a couple times

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    Jackie previously posted:
    "I was right in my guess. The frame. It's a 2000 Honda Oddy. I'm guessing it is an axle. It is front wheel drive."

    Def don't hook to those. Is there a hook or loop just under the front bumper used to tie down for transport?

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    I say frame and by frame I mean the sub frame not the actuall unibody.
    Most mini van have a sub frame Up front.

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    Jackie, definately the frame. There should be some sort of tow hooks on front/back. Sometimes on newer cars the front hook actually threads in, and you have to get the hook out of the back with the spare tire. Your owner manual should show how it works.

    If you need to pull it dead sideways, consider a strap going from front to the winch hook, and a strap going from the rear to the winch hook. Then you can more or less drag it sideways without and forward or backward motion. You may need to set up some sort of snatchblock to a tree with a tree protector. As I recall your driveway is narrow.

    Here is another technique using 1 winch and 2 connection points, to pull forward and sideways at the same time. The strap on the back is forcing the Jeep to the left as the winch pulls it forward.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ8B4wGgH5U

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    No, I don't think so. I have to warm up a bit before I go back out to try to dig. I can't even see under the front bumper right now. It should just need a light tug. It certainly won't be a big deal. I'm hoping to have it back up the driveway before Britton gets home just so I can smerk at him!!! The ladies here know how it goes... the hubs does something dumb and the wife takes the blame!!! (And then of course he takes the wife's Jeep which is what she wanted him to do in the first place...DOH!)
         

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    Oh, yeah, that should be an easy pull from the front tow hook. Looks like the local came out to help!

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    Yes - the "locals" are always trying to help! We had at least 15 of them on the driveway this morning when it happened. We should have just asked them to give us a push!

    We'll get it moved easy enough. It's just so blasted windy up here right now that it will rip your face off. It can just sit there for a few days for all I care.

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    Thanks you guys for all the suggestions/advice (especially Rick! We hooked up to the rear view mirror and yanked it right out)

    Seriously though, Britton came home and dang near dumped the Jeep over the side of the driveway you can see in my picture. The driver side wheels were several feet off the driveway. So first we had to winch that out . Then, thanks to the advise given by Jeff, we looked to see if there was any kind of hook under the front of the van - and we found one! Easy pull and both vehicles are back in their parking spots.

    Bring on the sunshine. This ice is not fun.

    Thanks again for all the input. (Especially the "look for a hook" idea on the van). Probably saved us a bunch of time.

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    Jackie previously posted:
    "This ice is not fun."

    Mountain living = ice

    Reminding you of Mn Jackie?
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    Oh yeah! But in those days all had to do was hold a buck or two out the window and guys would stop to pull me out!

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    Jackie previously posted:
    "Seriously though, Britton came home and dang near dumped the Jeep over the side of the driveway you can see in my picture."

    Starting to think you guys are bored and doing this on purpose.....LOL

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    Not a chance - I hate this cold. Nothing fun about it!

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