Does anyone out there have experience with Gear America Stuff and snatch blocks in particular?
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I made the mistake of buying there Smart snatch block. It’s marketed for atv’s and is compact but has a 12k pound rating which is why I bough it. The hood for the shackle is too small for the typical 3/4” shackle pin we all use. A soft shackles would work. Anyway, I ended up ordering their Mega snatch block and a couple soft shackles. This mega is very stout and has a zerk fitting. I decided to keep the small snatch block as a standby.I have a pair of their snatch blocks, a 30' strap and a pair of shackles. It is quality import.
They rate at fail point, the WLL is half or less. I have the 25K blocks and feel safe to 12K. These recovery gear sellers do not have a standard they all adhere to.I made the mistake of buying there Smart snatch block. It’s marketed for atv’s and is compact but has a 12k pound rating which is why I bough it. The hood for the shackle is too small for the typical 3/4” shackle pin we all use. A soft shackles would work. Anyway, I ended up ordering their Mega snatch block and a couple soft shackles. This mega is very stout and has a zerk fitting. I decided to keep the small snatch block as a standby.
The only thing I don’t see here is a snatch block or two. I have the small one and the mega. The small one is made with UTV’s in mind due to smaller storage capacity on that type of vehicle but it’s strong enough for an 80. The soft shackles are required to use with it because the hole in the snatch block is too small for a conventional shackle/“D” ring. I ordered the small one unintentionally and decided to keep it due to the cost of restocking and shipping it back. In hindsight, I wouldn’t order the small one again.Any updates on this vendor? Looking to build out my basic recovery kit with their gear. Anything I'm missing or overdoing?
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I don't have a winch. Do I still need a snatch block?The only thing I don’t see here is a snatch block or two. I have the small one and the mega. The small one is made with UTV’s in mind due to smaller storage capacity on that type of vehicle but it’s strong enough for an 80. The soft shackles are required to use with it because the hole in the snatch block is too small for a conventional shackle/“D” ring. I ordered the small one unintentionally and decided to keep it due to the cost of restocking and shipping it back. In hindsight, I wouldn’t order the small one again.
I also have two of their soft shackles and they are also beefy. I like the fact that they donate some of their proceeds to charity.
In that case, no. I assume you have a hi-lift jack.I don't have a winch. Do I still need a snatch block?
No hi-lift. I was hoping to use a bottle jack with extensions and a plate. The GX isn’t that tallIn that case, no. I assume you have a hi-lift jack.
WLL is one third to one fifth of the fail point !!They rate at fail point, the WLL is half or less. I have the 25K blocks and feel safe to 12K. These recovery gear sellers do not have a standard they all adhere to.
It’s not like I put my recoecwry gear to the test every week but the Gear America snatch blocks and two soft shackles are stout and work as they should. I like the fact that the snatch blocks can be lubed.Any update on the gear America stuff? I also need to fill out my recovery kit.