Smudge wrote:

I think this thing is just so damn cool...

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Winches-Winc … wAodewsCUA

They work remarkably well if your engine (or someone's engine) is still running and has a tailpipe without any funny cutouts, like diesel trucks often do. But they can lift very heavy vehicles. Also, they get very muddy when used and putting them away is like wrestling a wet dog.