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Recovery Kit - Thoughts on this one?

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plaidfro

Active Member
Location
Provo, UT
I am looking to get some items for a recovery kit. Amazon sells this Rugged Ridge 15104.27 Recovery Kit shipped free for $76.17, which is probably not the greatest quality... BUT for a starter kit to use and to learn how to do recoveries properly it should be OK, right? I plan on buying only an additional D-shackle with this kit. Unless someone can show me a similar priced set up with better components I think this is the one I will end up with. There is a Promark and Smittybilt kit for $99 that have similar components.

Anyways... your thoughts?
 
THSDragoon

THSDragoon

I have a new Trooper :D
Location
Orem Utah
i know i dont know very much about wheeling, but i would recommend that you go to places like home depot, walmart, harbor fright, etc., and just build up a custom kit of your own. just my opinion.

Will
 
SAMI

SAMI

Formerly Beardy McGee
Location
SLC, UT
What type of vehicle do you drive?

Recovery gear is one area to not skimp, as most if not all recoveries are dangerous even for those with experience.
 
SAMI

SAMI

Formerly Beardy McGee
Location
SLC, UT
plaidfro said:
94' YJ SOA on 35's with a Tabor 9k winch.
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I'd do these:

ARB 17,500lb Snatch Strap - $65.75
100% Nylon, 20% Elasticity, 2.375" x 30'
Part# ARB705

ARB 26,500lb Tree Trunk Protector - $48.75
100% Polyester, 3" x 10'
Part# ARB730

ARB 9,900lb Winch Extension Strap - $84.75
100% Polyester, 2.125" x 66'
Part# ARB720

ARB Standard Duty Snatch Block - $78.50
Part# ARB209

OR... Save up a few pennies and get the king of kits. About $100 more gets you a sweet ARB kit:

Recovery Gear Kits
Part# ARB RK9 - $345

KIT CONTENTS
- 1x P/No. ARB501 Recovery Bag Large
- 1x P/No. ARB705 17,500lb Snatch Strap
- 1x P/No. ARB730 26,500lb x 10’ Tree Trunk Protector
- 1x P/No. ARB720 9,900lb x 66’ Winch Extension Strap
- 1x P/No. ARB220 Recovery Damper
- 1x P/No. GLOVES Leather Recovery Gloves
- 2x P/No. ARB207D 10,640lbs, 3/4” Pin, D-Shackle
- 1x P/No. 10100020 Snatch Block 9000

You can get all these goods and more at your local Cruiser Outfitters.
 
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Spork

Spork

Tin Foil Hat Equipped
Location
Saratoga Springs, UT
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92109_2220.htm

is what I found searching on your description... it almost seems more targeted to the ATV crowd. The tow strap is listed as Premium 1” x 15’ 10,000lb Recovery Strap. If you don't have a winch the tree saver and snatch block pulley aren't going to be much help.

I'm a little skeptical about the 1" x 15' 10,000lb rating I see this http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/KEE0/02923.oap?keyword=tow+rope!s!strap and it's a 2" with a 10,000 rating.
 
SAMI

SAMI

Formerly Beardy McGee
Location
SLC, UT
Spork said:
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92109_2220.htm

is what I found searching on your description... it almost seems more targeted to the ATV crowd. The tow strap is listed as Premium 1” x 15’ 10,000lb Recovery Strap. If you don't have a winch the tree saver and snatch block pulley aren't going to be much help. I'm a little skeptical about the 1" x 15' 10,000lb rating I see this
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I don't think it's an ATV targeted kit, as that snatch block is rated for 20k. What it is, is a sketchy cheapo kit that is liable to cause injury and/or death. "Premium 1” x 15’ 10,000lb Recovery Strap" seems like an oxymoron to me.


Spork said:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/KEE0/02923.oap?keyword=tow+rope!s!strap ..... it's a 2" with a 10,000 rating.
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I'd be concerned about anyone who markets a "Recovery Tow Strap".. What is it, a "tow strap" or a "recovery strap"? I say this because there is a big difference between a strap for towing, and a strap that should be used for 'recoveries'. For recovery use you want to find a strechable strap, so that the elasticity actually aides in the recovery process. A true "tow strap" will not have elasticity, as it is for just towing a vehicle. The elastic type straps are commonly reffered to as 'snatch straps'. I would feel 100% more confident in a strap that knows it's purpose from the manufacturer. Buy quality products for recovery, end of story. Granted, this particular strap does claim a "stretch and recoil action", but that sounds phony to me. I would run from that there strap.
 
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SAMI

SAMI

Formerly Beardy McGee
Location
SLC, UT
plaidfro said:
I will take your advice and just do it right the first time. Maybe I will hit the cruiser shack in Sandy when they have an annual blow-out special on recovery kits. :D
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There may be some discounted from the Smokin' Red Hot FIRE SALE that Cruiser Outfitters had a few months back. This would be some that are 100% working condition, new in the packaging, but the packaging and possibly the visible material has some minor soot or something. It's worth calling to see anyways.

I am a good candidate to stand a on a soap box and tell you to avoid my mistakes.. Buy Scepters rather than retired Swiss NATO cans regardless of how many Swiss cans you can get for the price of one Scepter. Unless you like paint flecks in your engine... :-\ Spend your money on good tires to begin with, just so that you spare yourself from the headaches that may come from retreads. Unless you like your tires cracking at 1,000 miles. :sick: I'm not sold on Swiss cans or retread tires.. Just do it right the first time.
 
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plaidfro

Active Member
Location
Provo, UT
SAMI said:
There may be some discounted from the Smokin' Red Hot FIRE SALE that Cruiser Outfitters had a few months back. This would be some that are 100% working condition, new in the packaging, but the packaging and possibly the visible material has some minor soot or something. It's worth calling to see anyways.
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I will call an ask... actually I will be near the Sandy area tomorrow morning... it may be a good time for me to stop in.
 
SAMI

SAMI

Formerly Beardy McGee
Location
SLC, UT
plaidfro said:
I will call an ask... actually I will be near the Sandy area tomorrow morning... it may be a good time for me to stop in.
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Good man, tell Kurt that I twisted your arm and told you a sob story about retreads and Swiss NATO cans.. :rofl: Make sure to call him before swinging by too. 801-518-3937
 
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Toad

Well-Known Member
Location
Millville(logan)
Also make sure that you strap has eyelets and not hooks on the end. You count on this gear to save your bacon. Make sure you get quality stuff.
 
SAMI

SAMI

Formerly Beardy McGee
Location
SLC, UT
^ A very good point. You DO NOT want the weakest link in your recovery gear to be a metal component. It is perfectly OK to up-size the D-rings, but do not up-size snatch straps; as the snatch straps are specifically engineered to give @ a certain amount of weight. If you're using a 35k lb strap for your YJ, it will not have the elasticity needed to stretch and rebound. It would be stiff and not yield any elasticity. Make sense?
 
Devel

Devel

Just an Outlaw....
Location
North Salt Lake
definetly do not skip on the recovery gear! before you "need" to use it make sure you know how to use all your gear for a safe and effective recovery
 
DOSS

DOSS

Poker of the Hornets Nest
Location
Suncrest
SAMI said:
Good man, tell Kurt that I twisted your arm and told you a sob story about retreads and Swiss NATO cans.. :rofl: Make sure to call him before swinging by too. 801-518-3937
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No insulting the NATO cans.... all of the rest of what SAMI is spouting is good info :)

Septers are better than NATO.. but a resealed NATO can works great too (you just can't forget the resealing it part) :p
 
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