Just off the top of my head:
-tree saver strap
-comealong
-one or two good straps
-wheel chocks
-jackstand or two
...and don't forget the shovel
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| Author: | Texasrugby911 [ Wed May 12, 2010 4:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Recovery Gear |
I am in the market to purchase some recovery gear of rthe Jeep so I won't be afraid to get him stuck. Right now all I have on my list is a 48" Hi-Lift Jack, and the Hi-Lift Jack Off Road Kit. I know I need some chain but I'm not sure how long I should get it. Can you guys give me so advice as to what to add to the recovery kit? Tow straps maybe, and anything else I should be with out. |
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| Author: | daspes [ Wed May 12, 2010 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recovery Gear |
Skip the Chain, to much damage if it snaps, go with a 30' snatch strap in it's place. |
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| Author: | Texasrugby911 [ Wed May 12, 2010 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recovery Gear |
I might do that in addition to a chain, I would like to be self sufficient in getting out of a tight spot when the time comes |
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| Author: | durangotang [ Wed May 12, 2010 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recovery Gear |
Just off the top of my head: -tree saver strap -comealong -one or two good straps -wheel chocks -jackstand or two ...and don't forget the shovel
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| Author: | Quicksilversurf917 [ Wed May 12, 2010 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recovery Gear |
I have: --(4) 20' 15,000# ratchet straps --30' 20,000# strap --20' 15,000# strap --10' 15,000# strap Ill have to agree that a small shovel will be a good tool, also a tree saver strap. |
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| Author: | InCommando [ Wed May 12, 2010 12:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recovery Gear |
I carry a small folding shovel. I just toss it under the back seat, along with a cheap socket set, a screw driver set, a small pry bar, and a hammer. A double-loop recovery strap is in the jeep all of the time. And just to be clear: NO STRAPS WITH METAL HOOKS! 
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| Author: | JustinP [ Wed May 12, 2010 5:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recovery Gear |
daspes wrote: Skip the Chain, to much damage if it snaps, go with a 30' snatch strap in it's place. Keep in mind if youre using the hi lift as a very slow winch, the snatch strap is pretty useless, too much give. I prefer straps to chains in most cases, but chains are useful in some situations. just my 
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| Author: | JL Rockies [ Thu May 13, 2010 7:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recovery Gear |
#1 is a friend. Never wheel alone. I don't have any friends so I am stuck going wheeling with Durangotang. |
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| Author: | Boiler [ Fri May 14, 2010 1:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recovery Gear |
JL Rockies wrote: #1 is a friend. Never wheel alone. I don't have any friends so I am stuck going wheeling with Durangotang. 
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| Author: | Jackson02 [ Sat May 15, 2010 9:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recovery Gear |
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=450228 |
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| Author: | SETexasLibby [ Sat May 15, 2010 10:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Recovery Gear |
I agree with these guys, Chains are bad news. I had a cousin almost die cause a chain snapped cause his buddy said "it'll work" and he was badly beaten. Also as a safety professional, when straps snap is usually well over their safe work load cause they're designed that way. Don't forget a rear recovery point. If you have a trailer hitch just buy the hitch hook, they are like 10 bux at harbor freight and they are great. |
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