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Old 02-11-2003, 09:22 PM
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I will probably be looking at getting some recovery gear soon. But as a novice, I have a question. On our DFW outing several rigs were pulled out of a mudhole with a chain.

Mike said (in another post) that using chains was "scary" and straps are preferred. First, why are chains "scary"? and second, what length, width, and strength strap should I go for?
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I will probably be looking at getting some recovery gear soon. But as a novice, I have a question. On our DFW outing several rigs were pulled out of a mudhole with a chain.

Mike said (in another post) that using chains was "scary" and straps are preferred. First, why are chains "scary"? and second, what length, width, and strength strap should I go for?
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Old 02-11-2003, 09:27 PM
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I would think that chains would be scary if they failed and parts of them started flying at the vehichle and or nearby people.
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Texas Red-- check out Winching & recovery, it's a good start, I posted a couple of good links there. As far as straps--3"X 30'X 30K. Chains Do have there place, (As PhilD explains) and if there rated strong enough to do the job.

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A chain fails, those links are like shrapnel. Plus, a chain is harder on the vehicle, as it has no give to it. A strap will stretch a bit to absorb some of the shock as the slack is taken up.

I carry a 30'x3" strap that is rated at 30K lbs.

Always buy a RECOVERY strap, not a tow strap. A tow strap is much lighter duty and has metal hooks at the end.

You want a recovery strap with loops at each end. Some catalogs refer to them as "snatch straps".

And yes, a chain is handy, such as rigging a high lift for winching duty, but I wouldn't use one in place of a strap.

check out www.recoverygear.com
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Old 02-12-2003, 12:51 AM
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OK, so I need a 3" wide x 30' long recovery strap with reinforced loops at the ends (rated for 30,000 lbs.). I guess I will also need some type of screw-pin anchor shackles to go with it.

Is there any real need for two straps?

I guess it wouldn't hurt to have a good 10' chain with grab hooks too.
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During the Recovery Process...

I thought I read that the actual technique was to leave approx. 6 ft of slack in the strap and have the recovery vehicle apply modest acceleration - sort of adding a jolt to the vehicle to be recovered, some of which would be taken up by the strap itself.

Is this correct, i.e. you want a little slack in the tow strap? And can someone fill me in on what modest accleration mean or isn't it that critical?

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You can get a reciever mounted shackle. Two straps? 60Ft, wouldn't hurt! I've since replaced the 2" straps, but here are a couple of pics of My Truck Box.

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Big Z, you ought to find some way to tie all that stuff down. You don't want that stuff flying around the cabin if you ever roll over.


PhilD, GREAT writeup!
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Really! Something like this work?

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OH. Well there you go.

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When thinking about recovery you need to also consider your recovery points AND the posibility that the vehicle recovering you will not have any of the necissary equipment. My goal when wheeling is to never have to call a tow company to get me out. When on the trail you are likely to find all kinds of different experience levels and a kinds of different rigs. I ALWAYS wheel with someone else and I prefer to wheel with people with more experience than me.
Here's a list of some of the stuff I carry.

4 strap. go with big heavy strap.
tree strap
winch
high lift
3 d rings
winch
snatch block
tools
first aid kit.

This is not everything I cary but off the top of my head it is probably the most improtant.

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For those interested in how to use a Hi-Lift Jack, there is a great article by Bill Burke at:

http://www.hummerteam.com/high_lift_jack_use.asp

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Two very important things to remember when using a high lift. One....they tend to slip and will fly out at you if they do. Be carefull and watch your rig. The higher you lift the more possibility that the vehicle will move to the left or right or forward or backwards and the lift could squeeze out. I once was lifting the side of my tcuk. I had to open the rear door to get the lif under my slider and of course it slipped and drove itself through the inside of my door.

two..never, never, nver leave the jack handle down while under load. If a shear pin breaks or something slips that handle will fly back up. High lifts have killed lots of people. The nickname is Widow Maker. I avoid useing the lift if I cna help it.

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The kits sold at www.recoverygear.com really are composed of top notch components, with a truck as large as the H2 be sure and opt for the 3 inch upgrade with regards to the straps though.
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Brain are you interested in joining the H2 group in Denver? We are planning an event March 2nd or 3rd.
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Old 02-23-2003, 01:19 AM
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Sandra,

I would love to join and run a trail with you guys. I am making progess on my truck...it is currently broke but i expect to be up and running in the next couple of weeks. I work every sat. so it would have to be on a sunday for me. Do you have a trail set yet?

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