They had to chase them down to prevent a disaster. Apparently he wasn't the only one.
People were driving around barricades. Crazy.
Article:
https://qz.com/baltimore-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse-drivers-1851368415
If you squint your eyes and look real close, you will see a Gladiator driving away from the scene.
That is why I posted the video.
You know, because this is a Gladiator forum. FFS
Orange Locktite gel is the new craze. The strength of red, with the removeability of blue.
https://www.permatex.com/products/thread-compounds/orange-threadlockers/permatex-high-strength-removable-threadlocker-orange-gel-5-g/
I didn't, but I should have.
I ordered a quick connect/disconnect kit.
The power lead rubbed through the loom and the insulation and found the nearest place to short out.
Pricey lesson learned that could have ended a lot worse.
Thanks for the kind words.
SHORTED OUT WINCH WIRE!!
Smoked both batteries, and smoked a big fuse in the fuse box. No other damage.
All is back to normal.
Not a cheap shop charge, but dodged a huge bullet.
Thanks for all your advice.
Yeah, I figured something had to have shorted. It was kind of hectic because I was right in front of the store during the evening rush. Lot's of cars were trying to navigate around me until some guys helped me move. But by then both batteries were completely drained.
I did order a Z case high...
Pulled into Safeway parking lot there's a slight bump at the entrance from the street, after the bump I got about 50 feet and my JT lost power, dash started going crazy and auto park kicked in and brought me to a clicking stop. Smoke started coming out from under the hood.
I have had...
Pulled my JT in my garage yesterday after a short trip, turned off the motor, and went in my house. Came out this morning only to find that I forgot to put the shifter into park, and of course my battery was drained. DOH!
Battery measured 5.6 volts.
My brother came over to jump start, so I...