What recovery gear are you using?

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Apr 1, 2012 | 07:30 PM

#31

Biohazed

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From: Philadelphia

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Disoriented Hillbilly

Which tree strap to get?

1) Viking, 26,400 lb, 16'x3", $80, legit strap. One of better ones out there prob.

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/viking-...vo-100767.html

2) Tuff stuff, 30,000 lb, 10'x3", $40. Never messed w this company before. Dunno about quality.

http://truckandwinch.com/three-saver...-strap-30.html

Whatya think i should get?

I have the Tuff Stuff ..great strap

Apr 1, 2012 | 08:29 PM

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Diesel Dan

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So far in the XJ I have just a 20' ****** strap, Rear hitch tow hook, and shackles on the front.

Now in my HD I have a shackle hitch, 30' ****** strap, two 12' 3/8 chains, spare shackle, 12' tow strap, and more.

I had over 200' of strap and chain laid out one time pulling my buddys sunk Ram 1500 with the Chevy, only solid ground was way up on a hill.

I need a winch on the XJ!

Apr 1, 2012 | 08:44 PM

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Trev1006

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From: Montpelier, Ohio

Year: 92

Engine: 4.0

Ive got a bubba rope, I think it'll set ya back about 90 bucks, but I'm convinced it will never break.

Apr 3, 2012 | 09:20 PM

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Disoriented Hillbilly

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From: chillicothe, OH

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Ordered new tree saver strap:

http://truckandwinch.com/tree-saver-winch-strap-10.html

New ****** block:

http://truckandwinch.com/tuff-stuff-...5-000-lbs.html

Will snap some pics and review when they get in next week.

Apr 4, 2012 | 06:25 PM

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Rock Toy

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Year: 1993

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Sounds like the strap and the ****** block are both good buys. Keep them clean and dry and they should give you good service for many years.
Get yourself a couple of 3/4 inch shackles and you'll be good to go. [ 3/4 shackles are rated at 9500 lbs so I wouldn't go smaller. ]
Good luck with the winch and accessories.

Apr 4, 2012 | 10:18 PM

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Disoriented Hillbilly

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From: chillicothe, OH

Year: 1991

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Get yourself a couple of 3/4 inch shackles and you'll be good to go.

I have 2 on the front of my rig and one on the rear. Good to go.

Apr 10, 2012 | 08:18 PM

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Disoriented Hillbilly

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From: chillicothe, OH

Year: 1991

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I got my tree strap and ****** block. Picked it up will call at ups on the way to wheelin. Both are rated 25,000 lb. Look REAL sturdy!!!

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Apr 10, 2012 | 10:03 PM

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conker

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From: Atlantic City, New Jersey

Year: 1987

Model: Comanche

Engine: 4.0

I should probably get a winch at some point, currently have a 20(?) foot chain with 2 sizes of hooks and a Torin Hi-Lift Jack, and a length of rope.

Saved my friends crv using the Hi-Lift as a comealong jack once.

Apr 10, 2012 | 10:20 PM

#39

phishermanjohn

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From: Belleville, IL

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Originally Posted by conker

Please get proper recovery gear and throw the chain out.

Apr 10, 2012 | 10:33 PM

#40

Disoriented Hillbilly

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From: chillicothe, OH

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by phishermanjohn

Please get proper recovery gear and throw the chain out.

X2. Chain is good for draggin a downed tree or somethin like that, but should never be attatched to a rig for recovery. And rope you have ain't even worth smokin if its not a bubba rope.

Apr 10, 2012 | 11:14 PM

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BatmanXJ

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From: Hamburg AR

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

This is what i used today to get out lol.

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Apr 10, 2012 | 11:19 PM

#42

Disoriented Hillbilly

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From: chillicothe, OH

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This is what i used today to get out lol.

Lol!!! U keep that in yer toolbox?!?

Apr 11, 2012 | 06:01 AM

#43

BatmanXJ

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From: Hamburg AR

Year: 1995

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Lol!!! U keep that in yer toolbox?!?

Haha

Apr 11, 2012 | 07:56 AM

#44

Trev1006

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From: Montpelier, Ohio

Year: 92

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This is what i used today to get out lol.

Been there, good thing Bundy hill has a Trac hoe!

Apr 11, 2012 | 09:49 PM

#45

BigzXJ

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From: Oklahoma

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Diesel Dan

Bull****. Just don't yank it. I've pulled bulldozers out with 3/8" chain.

You may have pulled dozers with chains, but you may have good luck. All it takes is one time to use a chain and it may be yours or someone else's last time. Chains do more damage when they brake. Straps don't. So using straps is for yours and people around you safty.

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