Oh man, that's the truth. I learned that the hard way too. My go-to is a simple 4:1 with a micro pulley on the tail, it gets it drum-tight without needing a ton of space to pull. That pre-tension is everything.

Yikes, that's a wild story. Mary_kelly, comparing that leak to ceiling brine is honestly perfect, it's all just funky mineral water in the end. Makes you wonder what's growing in the pipes if it smells that bad. Bet it would make some truly awful kombucha. Glad you got it fixed before the whole thing came down.

Cheap mounts are a false economy up here. You need a frame-mounted kit, not one that bolts to the bumper. Look at companies that build for commercial use, like Warn or Kolpin. They cost more but won't fold on you.

Honestly thought those repair ideas were just internet nonsense until my own handle broke. Grabbed a short bolt, a washer, and a nut from the garage, drilled a small hole through the plastic nub, and put it all together. It's been holding strong for months now, way sturdier than the original flimsy plastic. Just make sure the bolt isn't too long so it doesn't scrape the inside of the fryer.

Yeah, I had the same thing happen with the 8th street line. It was a total game changer.