Recovery Tools

[ib3]

Just wondering, What are you guys using for recovery tools? Whats been working good in the field? D-rings? Strap size? Are you attaching to factory hoops or to hitch shackles? have you broke a 10,000# pulling in mud?
Just wondering, I am making up a recovery toolbox and would like some opinions. Thanks

[KenP]

Start with this (I know you don't need this, but others will)

If you have stock tierods, buy an extra set or two.

Then you can add:

Winch with synthetic line, snatch blocks, tree saver, shackles, Pull Pal, ratchet straps

Leather gloves, hand wipes, first aid kit, change of cloths or cover alls

Axe, shovel, flashlight, Hurricane Tape, zip ties, knife, saw

Tool kit, electrical repair kit, tire repair kit, spare nuts, bolts, screws, etc

Air tank with tools, flashlights

Spare food, plenty of water, and a jerry can of fuel

CB and/or FRS

Get with whoever you plan on wheeling with so one of you isn't responsible for supplying all the gear.

[ib3]

Holy cow!! I was wondering about recovery not a survival kit !!!
J/K :giggling:

[brad_p]

whats an frs is it just one of those cheap walkie talkies?

[mikejr]

whats an frs is it just one of those cheap walkie talkies?

Yes sort of....but the ones I have certainly werent cheap. I think FRS stands for family radio something or other...lol

[phazer42]

I posted this on the GLFWDA forums

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/

Well, on Pirate 4x4, Billavista (screen name of Bill Ansell, a captain in the Canadian Military whose specialty is AntiSubmarine Warfare) created something that is much better than what I read online years ago and has come up with two flowcharts that basically describe the safe recovery guidelines that I've used in the past.

and relative to tow-bars and recovery (http://www.dmva.state.pa.us/paarng_sso/lib/paarng_sso/safety_guides/sg3.doc) <--- word document

Personally, I have the following in my truck, pretty much at all times....

100ft Synthetic Winch Line
3 or 4 3/4" screw type clevis's
1 20' and 1 30' 4" tow strap Breaking strength of (>30k lbs)
High Lift Jack
12" x 16" x 1" flat board
20k Snatch Block
Jumper Cables
First Aid Kit with Burn Cream
CB

[lonePalm]

Yes sort of....but the ones I have certainly werent cheap. I think FRS stands for family radio something or other...lol
yeah Mike but yours are used from your house to the golf course.:dancingbanana: :clapping: :clapping:

[mikejr]

yeah Mike but yours are used from your house to the golf course.:dancingbanana: :clapping: :clapping:

Just got wind....JB is coming to pittsburgh in july!