Your favorite recovery gear
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313n703
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I bought these 3/4" Smittybilts for last week ends off road trip, but then I couldn't go. [emoji20]
Still looking in getting some recovery straps.
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I'm really digging the Bubba Rope soft shackles. Right now I'm carrying two of those, and for Christmas I got a Bubba Rope, to replace my worn out Tuflex strap which has provided a long service life.
spencenasty
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I just use smittybuilt shackles and recovery straps..
But i would say my Maxtraxx are the best piece of recovery gear.
But i would say my Maxtraxx are the best piece of recovery gear.
nevada
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I don't know how much the smittybilt d-rings cost, or what they are rated at...
but I expect they are standard 3 3/4T.
these are my new go-to for recovery.
3/4" Van Beest Screw Pin Shackle 62,000 lbs - Master Pull
32ton, $16.
but I expect they are standard 3 3/4T.
these are my new go-to for recovery.
3/4" Van Beest Screw Pin Shackle 62,000 lbs - Master Pull
32ton, $16.
Bijan
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I had a discussion with a fellow Taco owner on if those were a sound purchase...his thoughts were to buy chains first for $80.
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Thoughts?
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spencenasty
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I love them. Even the cheap maxxis innovations ones on Amazon are better than chains. Chains are nice for constant driving on ice and shit.
GHARP57
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strap is to help other people. Only way to help your self is a winch
nevada
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not entirely true. im heading home now, i'll try to come back tomorrow and explain my meaning.
nevada
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ok, now you are mostly correct, in that a winch is really the only way to help yourself.
this assumes everything falls into place just so.
it would be possible, to extract yourself with a strap, and no winch.
if the strap can reach an anchor point, and back to your vehicle, using a tree branch/jack handle/shovel etc you could put it between the 2 straps and start twisting it. the longer the straps, the better this would work.
it would be slightly dangerous, especially if it slips out of your hand. but it would work. and may be better than spending the night in the middle of nowhere...
sometimes you have to think outside the box when out wheeling.
- Recovery Strap
- Wrap-It Strap
- Two 3/4" Shackles Minimum
- Shovel - Mostly for snow wheeling (I like the cheap collapsible snow shovels)
- Tire Repair Kit w/cheap ($12.00) pump just for emergencies
- Make sure your vehicle has appropriate recovery points both front and rear.
- Pair of gloves can come in handy to keep your hands clean, and help avoid scrapes and cuts.
These items are kind of the bare minimum. They don't take up much space and can be all packed in one bag if needed.
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KidVermicious
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You want both. There are times when a stretchy recovery strap is a horrible no good very bad idea.
STX4Runner
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Absolutely. I carry both. For a quick tug off a high center situation or something similar, a tow strap if great. You only need the kinetic straps when pulling someone out of mud, sand or snow.
gmatherly
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What's a good kinetic strap? I'm guessing the Bubba Rope is the "name brand" option but are there any others that are a bit cheaper?
KidVermicious
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^ I use an ARB snatch strap.
KidVermicious
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Not an expert, but 1.5x-2x your truck's weight seems to be a good rule of thumb for winches and straps. 4x for hardware like shackles and doublers and such.
