There is a friction clutch in the winch assembly, and the handle should be tightened until you feel the clutch release. It takes a lot of force to make this happen. The system is then tensioned correctly. The winch assembly is a standard automotive component that has been used on pickup trucks for years.
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2013 GMC 3500HD DRW 2wd, AirLift rear airbags, Curt Q20, 46 gal ATI transfer tank, Yamaha 3000iS in pickup bed
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