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03-05-2008, 06:38 PM
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Recovery Tools
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
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03-05-2008, 07:13 PM
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Re: Recovery Tools
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.
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03-05-2008, 07:40 PM
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Re: Recovery Tools
Holy cow!! I was wondering about recovery not a survival kit !!!
J/K 
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03-06-2008, 02:40 AM
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Re: Recovery Tools
whats an frs is it just one of those cheap walkie talkies?
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03-06-2008, 02:56 AM
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Re: Recovery Tools
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Originally Posted by brad_p
whats an frs is it just one of those cheap walkie talkies?
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Yes sort of....but the ones I have certainly werent cheap. I think FRS stands for family radio something or other...lol
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03-06-2008, 03:12 AM
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Re: Recovery Tools
I posted this on the GLFWDA forums
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/
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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.
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and relative to tow-bars and recovery <--- 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
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03-06-2008, 03:55 AM
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Re: Recovery Tools
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Yes sort of....but the ones I have certainly werent cheap. I think FRS stands for family radio something or other...lol
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yeah Mike but yours are used from your house to the golf course.  
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03-07-2008, 02:43 PM
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Re: Recovery Tools
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Originally Posted by lonePalm
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Just got wind....JB is coming to pittsburgh in july!
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