Recommended Recovery Gear List Please
07-07-2009, 03:34 PM
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Recovery points and a friend with a vehicle that doesn't get stuck...
I would recommend making two small bags that you can stuff under your back seat. One with all the tools you commonly use to fix/service your jeep (end wrenches, ratchet, sockets, screw drivers, etc) and one with spare commonly replaced items (driveshaft u-joints, axleshaft u-joints, brake lines, tire patch kit, serp. belt). Then a rubbermaid with brake fluid, oil, trans fluid, coolant, etc). Plus a spare tire!
I would recommend making two small bags that you can stuff under your back seat. One with all the tools you commonly use to fix/service your jeep (end wrenches, ratchet, sockets, screw drivers, etc) and one with spare commonly replaced items (driveshaft u-joints, axleshaft u-joints, brake lines, tire patch kit, serp. belt). Then a rubbermaid with brake fluid, oil, trans fluid, coolant, etc). Plus a spare tire!
07-07-2009, 04:13 PM
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Some of you might have noticed that by now the entire cargo area of the Jeep is filled and it weighs enough we will need to get some more leaves for the springs to keep them from bottoming out. Lets pare it down to something reasonable. A winch or come along, tree saver, recovery strap with clevis (in my case there are short chains on each end) ****** block if you have a winch, extra length of synthetic rope, basic tools, recovery points and a jack that will work to change a tire. Personally I think hi lifts are over rated.
Some of the other items that were mentioned were safety items, like clothing and water.
Some of the other items that were mentioned were safety items, like clothing and water.
07-07-2009, 05:02 PM
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Some of you might have noticed that by now the entire cargo area of the Jeep is filled and it weighs enough we will need to get some more leaves for the springs to keep them from bottoming out. Lets pare it down to something reasonable. A winch or come along, tree saver, recovery strap with clevis (in my case there are short chains on each end) ****** block if you have a winch, extra length of synthetic rope, basic tools, recovery points and a jack that will work to change a tire. Personally I think hi lifts are over rated.
Some of the other items that were mentioned were safety items, like clothing and water.
Some of the other items that were mentioned were safety items, like clothing and water.
if you have a winch any good jack will work
but if not its a great multi purpose tool
07-08-2009, 11:04 AM
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First, they are just plain dangerous. I know of several people hit or almost hit in the chin by the handle. Second, jacking up a rig with one to change tire is very unstable and can fall over easily. I have been wheeling a long time and never needed one. If you need to change a tire, get a suitable jack for that purpose. I do realize they are fashionable, but unnecessary really.
07-08-2009, 11:06 AM
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sad but i agree, i personaly know someone who was sparked out for 2 hours loosing all the teeth in the rigth side of his mouth.
use one with caution
use one with caution
07-08-2009, 11:06 AM
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Yes they are. The short chains on the ends, 2' in length serve very well if the other vehicle does not have tow hooks. Also, they are much faster to hook up. They still stretch just like they are supposed to and you don't have to use the chains, you can still use the eyes.
07-08-2009, 11:08 AM
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First, they are just plain dangerous. I know of several people hit or almost hit in the chin by the handle. Second, jacking up a rig with one to change tire is very unstable and can fall over easily. I have been wheeling a long time and never needed one. If you need to change a tire, get a suitable jack for that purpose. I do realize they are fashionable, but unnecessary really.
and they are not just a jack