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I need some advice on some beginner recovery gear. I've already searched and since the database is having problems or whatever I didn't find anything...so...

First thing I have decided on is the WARN Receiver Shackle, gonna get that from Cabelas, freakin 40 bucks too! As for a strap, I have a yellow 15' tow with two metal hooks (I've heard horror stories about metal hooks on recovery gear), so...what would you all recommend? I also have an 8' log chain but chains have always scared me, ever since my brother got a serious injury from one when he was pulling his friend out from a ditch...long story short it was really cold out, chain broke, hit my brother in the back, surgery...OUCH...

So I pretty much just need some recommendations for minor recovery gear, from shackles to ropes to chains to whatever the heck I might need for minor towing/recovery.

Thanks in advance guys!

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EWAYota

"Tow straps. Go to walmart, tractor supply, or other and pick up a good tow strap that is rated for at least twice the weight of your vehicle. Chains can break and when they do it is very dangerous. Straps work really well. I would recommend buying one with loops on both ends and not the hooks. The hooks are nice but they can come loose if given any slack. Besides I havent encountered a time when i couldnt use my loop end straps."
found this at another site.

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Yeah, I looked at Wal-Mart, and the only ones they had were the ones with the metal projectiles on both ends. I have only seen the loop end ropes online...and they can get quite expensive.

Thanks for the reply man,

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EWAYota

have you gone to any tractor supply stores?

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Not yet, I'll do that tomorrow. I'm a dumba$$, I forgot to mention that in my reply.

Thanks again EWA!

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Corey

iTrader: (1)

Check here:
https://www.yotatech.com/~corey/vendors/links.htm

There are some links I have put in there to recovery places.

I got my 30'x2" strap at Central 4WD.
Don't ever use a strap with hooks on it.
The database will be restored tonight I hear, and the search should be working after that.

Using a recovery strap with hooks is one of the dumbest things anyone can do.
There are vids on the 'Net of them breaking through windshields and almost killing people.

Please only use one that has the sewn loops on the ends of them.

Scottiac

also note recovery straps and tow straps aren't the same thing... good recovery straps have 20-30,000 lb limits, and no metal ends. Generally the 2" ones are 20K+ lbs, and the 3" ones are 30K+ lbs.

The things with hooks aren't recovery straps... I have both, but to pull a stuck vehicle, you definitely want the recovery straps. I got mine online, but I've seen em at Kragen and the like a time or three.

Oddly enough, the last recovery (a honda prelude stuck in a snowbank) I helped with was pulled out with a length of scrap fire hose... (er... not recommended! )

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Thanks guys, I'll be sure to go lookin around tomorrow. I like the longer lengths like the one you have Corey...thanks guys!

What about shackles? Is that stock hook up front on 2nd gens strong enough to put some serious tension on it?

Thanks again,

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EWAYota

i pulled out a full size chevy blazer on 33's with the front hook on my 94 yota. thought i was gonna tear it off, pulled right up to his bumper, then went backwards, THUD! two yanks and he was out. i'd say your fine though i don't know that actual strength of it.

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Thats awesome man!

Anybody know of any aftermarket/custom made shackles for up front? I know that they have em for 3rd gens but what about us 2nd gens?!?!

Thanks for all the replies, this is great!

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midiwall

I got stuck in really mucky goo up to the floorboards and the stock front shackle was used to yank me out. No signs of bending or other adverse reactions to the yank.

In your list of recovery gear... if you don't have the $$$ for a winch, then get a Hi-Lift, Hi-Lift's "off road winch kit", and the 4XRac mounts. The best prices I found on the winch kit and the mount was at OffRoadRecovery:
http://offroadrecovery.zoovy.com/category/hiliftjacks/

I have a 48" hi-Lift and it fits very nicely across the back of the 4Runner on the mount. I'll get a picture if you're interested.

toy283

A recovery strap is also designed to stretch a little bit to absorb the shock load of a good yank. A tow strap generally will not stretch as much.

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midiwall,

Thx. for the link man, a pic would be great! Oh yeah, defiantely no money for a winch!

Thanks for all the replies guys, I may learn somethin YET!

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midiwall

Your wish is my command Chris!

Click the pics for larger versions:


That 2nd pic is of a nosepiece that Badland Bumpers is making based on a spec by Firefyter-EMT. The backstory is in this thread:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...threadid=22517


Good luck!

Mark

joez

Get the largest recovery strap you can afford. I have a 3" and a monster 4", 40,000 pound strap. Better safe than sorry.

CTB

Just as another resource, I got a brand new 20K or 30K lb. recovery strap off EBay for like $15 shipped...may want to try checking on there.

Yoda

How about the ol come-a-long? It is a poor mans 6 or 12 foot winch. I pulled a F*rd Ranger PU 4 feet sideways in the snow to get him off a soft shoulder he was stuck on (on top of a LONG exposure). Used the 30 foot strap to anchor to a tree above and hooked one end of the comealong to it, and the other to the side of the frame at the rear of the cab.

doink

a shovel might be a good idea too. you could get those at any army surplus store probably

dragr1

iTrader: (3)

I think Wheelers Offroad is reasonably priced:

http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/towstrap.htm

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Wow thanks for all the help guys!

Mark - Thx. for the pics man! While you're granting wishes, wanna send a nice winch my way so I don't have to keep asking you guys for cheap recovery gear??

Wheelers off-road actually seems kinda pricey to me, thanks to Corey's recommendation of Central 4WD I am getting ready to order the 2"30' strap with a breaking strength of 15k pounds I believe...I will double check that. I may do some comparision shopping to see if I can save a few bucks.

Thanks again for all the help and keep it comin'!

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