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.

Skip the Chain, to much damage if it snaps, go with a 30' snatch strap in it's place.

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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

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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Former CRD owner... now I just sit around and stare at the wall.

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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05 KJ Limited (fully loaded)
2.5in Daystar front spacer/OME HD rear coils
Rancho RSX shocks
31x10.5x15 BFG AT on black steels
Front and rear tow hooks
Polk audio db6501 full range speakers and tweeters
12" Kicker Comp CVR sub

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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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

#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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RL rear bumper, ARB front bumper, Mile Marker winch, Power Tank, Skids by Mopar & Skid Row, RL Super Skink Sliders, 235/85R16 MTR, Air Flow Snorkel, DTT, 4.10 gears, Frankenlift II, Katskin leather, JL Audio stereo, Rosen video.

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2005 KJ Renegade
Fabrications for sale: Aluminum Roof Rack (See Page 9)
Aluminum Gas Tank Skid -- Radiator Skid -- Front Strut Shims
Coming Soon: Rear Bumpers with lots of options

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2002 KJ 2.4L, 5 speed, tint,home-brew frankenlift, 31/10.50/15 Duratracs on soft 8s, Detours Backbone, Smittybilt XRC8, Homebuilt Lightbar w/ 4 100w lights
2004 TJ Rubicon 2 in bb genright hyline tube fenders 35 inch goodyear duratracs
2003 Chevy Suburban stock

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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2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 - Blue
Auto Transmission, Selec-Trac II, 245/70/16 Firestone Destination AT Tires,
Factory Skids, Factory Tow Pkg , Front Tow Hooks, Black Aries Running boards,
Tint all around, Factory Engine block heater, WeatherTech Digital Fit Floor Mats, Receiver Hitch Recovery Point,

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