RAM 2500 2019 Owner's Manual page 355

Increasing Pulling Power
In some cases, you may find yourself needing more pulling
power. The use of snatch blocks increases mechanical advan-
tage and that increases your pulling power.
Double Line
Wire Rope Routing
Because pulling power decreases with the number of layers
of synthetic rope on the winch drum, you can use a snatch
block to double line out more rope. This decreases the
number of layers of synthetic rope on the drum, and
increases pulling power. Start by feeding out enough
synthetic rope to free the winch hook. Attach the hook to
your vehicle's frame/tow hook and run the rope through a
snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch
block, pull out enough synthetic rope to reach your anchor
point. Do not attach the hook to the mounting kit. Secure to
the anchor point with a tree trunk protector or choker chain.
Attach the clevis/shackle. Attach the shackle to the two ends
of the strap/chain, being careful not to over tighten (tighten
and back-off 1/2 turn).
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