looking into purchasing some good quality recovery gear/kit. any recommendations, brands ? i have no clue as to what’s good quality or not. also not sure exactly what’s needed. just know my winch is not all i need.
i have no clue as to what’s good quality or not. also not sure exactly what’s needed. just know my winch is not all i need.
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This is my set up and I pretty much have used it all and not really felt as though I needed more.
Wood - how heavy is that snatch block? The one I have is all steel and weighs a ton. I’m always on the lookout for a lightwr version which works with rope.
PS - Not everyone needs a winch. Most turn out to be bumper jewelry. Take your time to determine what you really need and what you don't before you open your wallet.
Wood - how heavy is that snatch block? The one I have is all steel and weighs a ton. I’m always on the lookout for a lightwr version which works with rope.
Wood - how heavy is that snatch block? The one I have is all steel and weighs a ton. I’m always on the lookout for a lightwr version which works with rope.
It is my deeply held belief that every vehicle that goes offroad beyond a forest service road, should have a winch.
Pretty much every single mod we do only gets us stuck further down the trail. A winch is what gets you off the trail, especially when a strap just won't work. A winch has and always will be the first thing I add to any offroad vehicle.
This is just my belief, not claiming it to be the ultimate truth.
I had one like @PNW_LJ posted a photo of. When line tension was lost it slipped off seemed sketchy. I like the look of the TRE in that it has a sleeve around loop like a more traditional snatchblock. I used the ring once and went back to tried and true.I switched for the same reason.
https://www.tacticalrecoveryequipment.com/product-category/snatch-blocks/
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Wood - how heavy is that snatch block? The one I have is all steel and weighs a ton. I’m always on the lookout for a lightwr version which works with rope.
TRE says 2 lbs, didn’t we use mine on Pritchett a couple years ago?
https://www.tacticalrecoveryequipment.com/product/snatch-block-aluminum/
I switched for the same reason.
According to the TRE website.
Most snatch blocks weigh 8 lbs. or more, this block weighs just under two pounds. It’s precision made from aircraft grade aluminum with a revolutionary heavy duty self lubricating single bearing Delrin sheave that will never rust or require any maintenance, even after years of use.
https://www.tacticalrecoveryequipment.com/product-category/snatch-blocks/
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I saw one of these snatch blocks in use last time I was out. Not sure on brand, but it was this style:
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I'd be interesting if anyone here has some experience with them. Seems like it simplifies the design and is closer to ~1.3 lbs.
TRE says 2 lbs, didn’t we use mine on Pritchett a couple years ago?
https://www.tacticalrecoveryequipment.com/product/snatch-block-aluminum/
I switched for the same reason.
According to the TRE website.
Most snatch blocks weigh 8 lbs. or more, this block weighs just under two pounds. It’s precision made from aircraft grade aluminum with a revolutionary heavy duty self lubricating single bearing Delrin sheave that will never rust or require any maintenance, even after years of use.
https://www.tacticalrecoveryequipment.com/product-category/snatch-blocks/
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Although the stitch-work on the cover leaves a little to be desired...
Before jumping in with both feet and purchasing a winch and all of the related gear, start simple:
Recovery points on your jeep, front and rear.
Tow rope and/or kinetic rope
Shackles to attach the tow rope/kinetic rope to your recovery points and the recovery points of the recovering vehicle. (Can be soft shackles, steel, or some of both)
Decent Jack (factory jack with blocks or a solid base, bottle jack with extensions, etc., but not a High Lift)
Tire Plug Kit
Air Compressor
Air Gauge
Decent Shovel
Leather gloves - 2 pair
TRE (Tactical Recovery Equipment) used to be a darling of this forum, but not so much now.
Blaine Johnson, aka @mrblaine, designer of the Safety Thimble, has taken over where TRE failed with his new venture, Wizard Recovery Gear. Start there.
https://blackmagicbrakes.com/ols/categories/wizard-recovery-gear
PS - Not everyone needs a winch. Most turn out to be bumper jewelry. Take your time to determine what you really need and what you don't before you open your wallet.
Here's the apparent source of that crappy stitch-work:
https://foxoutdoor.com/products/two-pocket-ammo-pouch