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Dec 18, 2008 | 03:59 AM

AvonLadyJenn

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Uh oh....help???

We put the chains on....need to take them off to go get the order.....trying to take them off they are wrapped around the axel.....any ideas before T beats my car to hell?

Dec 18, 2008 | 04:00 AM

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wrapped around the axel? i'd say just cut em off in case u do any more damage

Dec 18, 2008 | 04:04 AM

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can you jack it up and pull the wheel and tire off ?
and of course block it or jackstand.
wrapped around the axle?
quick fit chains or cables?

Dec 18, 2008 | 04:07 AM

AvonLadyJenn

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quick fit. Nice idea on the jack up going out there now....ahhhhhhh so afraid to look

Dec 18, 2008 | 04:09 AM

AvonLadyJenn

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he nixed the jacking up because he said it was too dangerous with the ice underneath?

Dec 18, 2008 | 04:12 AM

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pix?...when in doubt...cut them off

Dec 18, 2008 | 04:14 AM

AvonLadyJenn

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Ok he got them off....lord only knows what actually happened...he was just in that mood where.....I prefer to RUN AWAY not towards.

I am afraid to look in the morning...I heard a LOT of pounding out there....

Dec 18, 2008 | 04:14 AM

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get a pair of bolt cutters and get to work!

Dec 18, 2008 | 04:16 AM

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btw be sure to check the brake lines good.

Dec 18, 2008 | 04:19 AM

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AvonLadyJenn

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apparently it was caught on the springs.....but since it is dark....wet and cold....he didn't realize it until he banged his head against the wall a few times. I don't get men sometimes!