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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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what kinda basic recovery gear like tow straps or what ever should i get?

and where can i find it cheap

and should i even get it

i wanna pull down a few trees in the yard next week so... would i need something diff for that?
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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A long tow strap. a 25 ft length of chain. if you winch a ****** block and tree saver strap. Cut the trees down lol
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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recovery straps and id say 2 small chains with hooks to insert into the recovery straps loops. what works best for me
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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oh and a hijack that wway you can rig it up to work as a winch if u get in a sticky situation
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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huh
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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tow strap, shovel,small chain,and a come along winch
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mike albo
tow strap, shovel,small chain,and a come along winch
where should i get it/what brand??

is harbor freight a bad idea??

never seen a craftsman tow strap lol
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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harbor freight is fine for that stuff
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by clayton3854
recovery straps and id say 2 small chains with hooks to insert into the recovery straps loops. what works best for me
My chains are permanently attached to the recovery strap loops. Real handy.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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A winch is indispensable. But beyond that, recovery points on your vehicle front and rear. If you don't get an electric winch, get a good come along (ratchet hoist) with at least 2 ton capacity. Two straps, one tow and the other recovery. Extra cable if you only have the come along. ****** block if you have the winch and a long tree strap. A good pair of gloves would be handy.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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tractor supply is another good place. pretty cheap
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...ctor_supply_co
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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I have a 25ft tow strap that I keep in the jeep at all times. I dont care much for chains, Ive had a few bad run in with them. Also a hi-lift is a really good idea to take with you on the trail. depending on what time of year/what kind of terrain you have I keep a set of snow chains in the jeep to.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:48 AM
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i would say plenty of strap, clevis's and tug points, i've seen way too many trucks get stuck and noone brings a strap with them or has the proper tog points on their trucks. i see no point in chains unless they dont have the proper points in the front or back to pull from.
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