Recovery Gear Options

[Chsbrgr]

Ron,
I like your system, Simple and compact. I'll be half way to Las Vegas this weekend. meet me and I'll show you some interesting terrain. I could use a 2nd vehicle for recovery.

Me too. Mohave Preserve area, sort of. Meetup? [MENTION=115572]DesertCanyons[/MENTION], still would like to see those sliders mounted.

 

[DesertCanyons]

Joshua Tree & Domello rock sliders

Me too. Mohave Preserve area, sort of. Meetup? [MENTION=115572]DesertCanyons[/MENTION], still would like to see those sliders mounted.

I'll be in Joshua Tree NP hiking into a palm oasis and spring where I hope to see big horn sheep. I'd like to see Mojave this year. I would have met up with you if I didn't have this already planned.

I have wanted to post photos of the Domello rock sliders. I need a few more photos of the passenger side mount plates. Maybe I can take those this weekend.

 

[Jetboy]

Ron,
I like your system, Simple and compact. I'll be half way to Las Vegas this weekend. meet me and I'll show you some interesting terrain. I could use a 2nd vehicle for recovery.

[MENTION=118321]Jetboy[/MENTION]

That rope ring loop looks great. Where do you find them? What are they called? :rapture:

Yes, snatch blocks are heavy and bulky to carry.

I saw one video about using a winch and 3 snatch blocks to pull a vehicle backwards using the front winch. I was amazed how well it worked once he got it rigged right. His initial attempt did not work because his shackles had too much resistance to allow the winch cable to slide through.

My source for the Samson Amsteel Blue Dyneema SK75 rope is a marine supply store in Bellingham, WA; LFS Marine and Outdoor. I was actually in the store last September when my Brother in law was looking for something for their sail boat. They live in Bellingham.

They're usualy just called low friction rings. Often Antal rings is also a name for them. I have half a dozen ronstan brand ones and they are overpriced for what they are but I haven't found another alternative brand. The size I have are only $10. Should be like $1 each though.

My last dynema was from robline and it seems to be similar quality to other name brands. Competitive pricing. I usualy want sk92 for the low stretch but it always depends on application and price for me. I don't have the budget for always using the highest test stuff. Fortunately is usually cheaper than steel rigging by the time you add all the hardware.

 

[GrantK]

I recently found these,


Shackles


for the price, I don't think you can beat them. just look at the ratings!

Van Beest are the only type of shackles I use and have never even heard of one ever failing. They can be hard to find at times though. Nice find, I'll have to add it to my list of suppliers.

 

[e60ral]

crosby are good and a little easier to find (you can get them on Amazon for example), otherwise ^this

 

[nevada]

Van Beest are the only type of shackles I use and have never even heard of one ever failing. They can be hard to find at times though. Nice find, I'll have to add it to my list of suppliers.

I like that the opening is larger than the other brands. even easier to get 2 ends of a strap in there.
the strength and price is awesome too.

 

[WanderinWhitlows]

Van Beest are the only type of shackles I use and have never even heard of one ever failing. They can be hard to find at times though. Nice find, I'll have to add it to my list of suppliers.

crosby are good and a little easier to find (you can get them on Amazon for example), otherwise ^this

Have used both and they were always a pleasure to use without any failures that I am aware of. Currently keep Crosby shackles for my own use and probably have five or six now. While I haven't been part of any complex field recoveries myself I have done some mock recoveries that were real puzzles and having the additional gear made all the difference in the outcome.

As to the question of "when is enough" I tend to carry more gear when solo, and less when with trusted friends. Because I'm a geek, new and shiny stuff appeals to me so many times older, entry level items get passed along to others as I upgrade.

 

[GrantK]

While we're talking recovery, a few safety points...
When using a hook always hook from the bottom up so that if the hook break it's driven down into the ground and not up into the air.

Also when shackling, here's proper way to saddle a dead horse... (I keep a laminated copy in my gear bag just in case I forget)

 

[campinfreak]

^Thanks for the pic. I am new to this so this helps a lot. Definitely going to print this out and store in my 4Runner.

 

[DesertCanyons]

How To Make A Bridle

While we're talking recovery, a few safety points...
When using a hook always hook from the bottom up so that if the hook break it's driven down into the ground and not up into the air.

Also when shackling, here's proper way to saddle a dead horse... (I keep a laminated copy in my gear bag just in case I forget)

Thanks for the illustrations. I have my bridle connected wrong according to the drawings. I just don't see another way to attach the shackle without getting the shackle nut buckling into the bumper. See my photos in my thread about How To Make A Bridle. Comments on what I show would be welcomed.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/218848-how-make-bridle.html

 

[Zonie Taco]

Definitely get yourself some recovery ramps if youre down in the sandy southwest.

 

[JohnTheLuck]

Cancel that Chinese pot metal and get yourself the real deal Factor 55 Hitchlink, CNC machined 6000 series aluminum, made in the USA.

HitchLink 2.0 | Winch Safety Thimble | Factor 55

http://www.amazon.com/Factor55-HitchLink-For-inch-Receivers/dp/B00KAHNAIC

Its been a while but this is a too good thread to die.
[MENTION=116607]CharlestonFisher[/MENTION] Do you own a Factor 55 Hitchlink yourself? I am hesitating between the Smittybilt S/B29312B which come with a shackle and a Factor 55. My main concern is using a BubbaRope Gator Jaw directly to the Hitchlink. Are the edges of the Hitchlink too square to prevent damage or failure of the Gator Jaw?

 

[DC4kids]

Have you found the hook helpful in protecting the bumper on the passenger side? I've noticed the hook on the driver's side seems to protect the bumper as well.

 

[Friggin Idiot]

Out of curiosity..... Does anyone else pack a Pulaski?
I see a lot of trucks with the Crazy Beaver strapped up top or to the ladder. I realize it's a compromise trying to carry just one tool instead of two.
Last Christmas I asked for and received The Beast Pulaski from Rogue Hoe. I also have a short handle shovel that rides shotgun with it for sand and other loose earth where the Pulaski wouldn't be the best.

 

[adrummingdude]

Its been a while but this is a too good thread to die.

[MENTION=116607]CharlestonFisher[/MENTION] Do you own a Factor 55 Hitchlink yourself? I am hesitating between the Smittybilt S/B29312B which come with a shackle and a Factor 55. My main concern is using a BubbaRope Gator Jaw directly to the Hitchlink. Are the edges of the Hitchlink too square to prevent damage or failure of the Gator Jaw?

I've recovered the runner out of snow a few times with a cheap hitch receiver and even cheaper, auto parts store grade tow strap and steel shackles. Really guys, it not like we're trying to pull a bus uphill.

Some of you take the brand/make of shackles and other recovery gear way too seriously. Guess what, I use Chinese recovery boards too and they work like a charm.

 

[delloro]

Out of curiosity..... Does anyone else pack a Pulaski?
I see a lot of trucks with the Crazy Beaver strapped up top or to the ladder. I realize it's a compromise trying to carry just one tool instead of two.
Last Christmas I received up a Beast Pulaski from Rogue Hoe (as asked for). I also have a short handle shovel that rides shotgun with it for sand and other loose earth where the Pulaski wouldn't be the best.

I have never needed one, or anything live it, but I live in SoCal.