Rockhead

What would be in a good basic recovery kit? The winch will come later.

96_xj

3/4" shackles (i recommend 3 or 4)
20'x3" TOW rope (no metal hooks btw)
30'x3" RECOVERY strap (never comes with metal hooks)
a foldable shovel
****** blocks (i say 2, but 1 is okay)
tree saver.

the reason I say a TOW rope and a RECOVERY strap is that sometimes the solid rope is better and sometimes the stretchy recovery rope is needed.

you will use a recovery strap more tho

fishmandan

dont forget the hi-lift

96_xj

a highlift and manual winch (come along) are great additions as well

Red Sled 01

Can someone explain what the ****** blocks are used for? I haven't had any experience wheeling, as I'm a fairly new Jeep owner, and visually, I just can't figure it out though I know they serve a vital purpose.

Thanks.

96_xj

say you cant get a strait pull on a vehicle they help out alot to make a safe recovery:

Red Sled 01

Thank you so much! Kinda my guess, but I don't assume anything anymore. The pictures are great at illustrating their use, thanks again!!!

Hoooper

Can also be used to double the pulling power of the winch if attached back to winching vehicle. Like a pulley system.

Rockhead

No metal hooks?? How come? I've seen tow straps at the store, but not tow rope. Would a high work load rated rope from Homedepot work? I have the factory bottle jack and wood for flats, is a high lift jack needed (btw, can a high lift jack be used as a come along?).

mdcmn7

if something breaks while you are recovering the metal hooks can become a projectile. a cloth strap or rope is much less likley to kill you or damage stuff

mdcmn7

I prefer to carry at least two tow straps, usually 3

no rdplz

2 20'recovery straps
30' Tow rope
HiLift
Gloves
****** Block
E-tool (tri-fold shovel)
Tree Saver
Full size spare tire

If you don't have a winch, an extra d-shackle can act as ****** block to use with a tow rope. This should only be done as a last resort though.

azxj99

I think the most over looked item is a tire plug kit. Especially to the ones who dont have full spares

no rdplz

^^Good catch. I always forget about it. Bought one when I first got the Jeep and have never had to use it.

gorilla_skater

A ****** block when set up correctly will also double the pulling power of your winch. It also cuts the speed in half.