dronus4x4 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I'm looking at putting together a better recovery kit now that the winch is on. I do regularly travel with Toyota's so I think it would be handy to have. I'm tossing up between the Warn kit, the ARB kit and the one roadrunner Offroad sells. Anyone had any experiance with any of these? I'm guessjng at a minimum I will need Another snatch strap Tree trunk protector Snatch block (pulley with greasable nipple) Winch extension strap Drag chain for trees. Some more rated shackles. I'm in two minds about upgrading to rated recovery points too. My telstra rear bar has some kind of dual pin things that I could use a bridle strap on, and I've been snatched a few times with the big asses hook on the front passenger side. Look forward to your feedback.. Sent from my GT-P7100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) I bought this kit from Aldi, to which I added a snatch block I already had. Everything fits into that bag and it still has room for perhaps a tree trunk protector. Cheers Ray Edited May 11, 2012 by Ray! leaf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacket_1985 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) tigerz11 make a good kit, i use one of their snatch straps, i havnt broken it yet. . . . Edited May 12, 2012 by Jacket_1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottheshits Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I have always found it handy to have a tomohawk in the bag aswell. If you get a kit try and get one thats got a bit of extra room in the bag. The arb ones look good but I dont know how they compare in price. My guess is dearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I'm in two minds about upgrading to rated recovery points too. I'm not sure anyone makes rated recovery points. Lots of discussion about this elsewhere but my understanding (from the owners manual) is that the "hook" at the front is for "towing" only. Snatching (particularly) and winching put a lot more stress on EVERYTHING. A difficult snatch can apply upwards of 3x the vehicle weight! What's the weak link? You won't know until it breaks! Is this our first can of worms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big gu Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 There is recovery plates that bolt to the chassis my old man has them on his patrol on the front and hooks on the rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Ray, That shovel is good for maybe burying one of my shits, but your going to need somthing bigger than that to dig out my 4x4. twisty, heyhey and dronus4x4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyhey Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I have a mixed kit2 x ARB snatch straps as I have found them to be the most wear resistant and longest lasting with much and crud on them3 x 4.7t bow shakles, I have three for use when using the HiLift as a puller1 x Ironman trunk protector, doesn't really matter what brand, just get the cheapest highest rated one you can1 x Ironman winch extension strap, once again, doesn't really matter what brand, just get the cheapest highest rated one you can1 x Snatch block, I have an ARB poly one for the rope in my winch. I also have a spare greaseable steel one that I have never used. Don't know why I carry it reallyA real shovelHighlift jack and a piece of wood for underneath the jack foot (so it doesn't sink).Drag chainAnd my lastest addition is a 2t chain lever hoist (silimar to a come-a-long or what ever those POS things are called).Recovery hitch in the rearWinch up the front Pretty full on, but I have the space and have used every piece (minus the steel snatch block) multiple times, from recovering bogged Mercs for RACV (Royal Auto Club Vic) to recovering myself, to recovering my mates Cruisers, recovering rolled 4wds for down steep roadside embankments to even recovering my old mans 7t International Drott from track deep black mud. I just need a ground anchor and there will be no recovery I cannot do (maybe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronus4x4 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) Whoops I forgot I started this thread and put photos elsewhere. I ended up getting dome gear from OL today (winch extension strap, drag chain, pulley, blanket and some recovery points) i be all ready got a good snatch strap and a few other bits and pieces like long handle shovel, ground anchor, and high lift jack. Forgot to get a tree trunk protector and bridle but I'll go back and get them.. Yeah recovery points are not rated, no one seems to do them. The ones I got were pretty hard core, I'll put some other pics up tomorrow of the block etc if I remember Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Edited May 12, 2012 by dronus4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hmmmm donuts and recovery points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacket_1985 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) went wheeling today, recovered the cruiser a few times. we needed snatch straps, winches, shackles, and shovels, Edited May 12, 2012 by Jacket_1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogmeister Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hmmmm donuts and recovery points. Shussh man, he's an under cover cop lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Ray, That shovel is good for maybe burying one of my shits, but your going to need somthing bigger than that to dig out my 4x4. Try digging with your fingers. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyhey Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I had the patrol hung up on the sills on a cross drain whilst out between Woods Point and Walhalla by myself, dug the whole thing away with a tent peg and my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davepatrol Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Whoops I forgot I started this thread and put photos elsewhere. I ended up getting dome gear from OL today (winch extension strap, drag chain, pulley, blanket and some recovery points) i be all ready got a good snatch strap and a few other bits and pieces like long handle shovel, ground anchor, and high lift jack. Forgot to get a tree trunk protector and bridle but I'll go back and get them.. Yeah recovery points are not rated, no one seems to do them. The ones I got were pretty hard core, I'll put some other pics up tomorrow of the block etc if I remember Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Here's mine I've just fitted. dronus4x4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamus Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I had the patrol hung up on the sills on a cross drain whilst out between Woods Point and Walhalla by myself, dug the whole thing away with a tent peg and my hands. Macgyver award coming up....LOL. BigGQWesty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGQWesty Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Don't forget the old faithful riggers gloves.. They will save many cut, Knicks and pinches while dealing with your recovery gear.. Only a few $$$ and avalible in many sizes from any good safety store.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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