In the long run i would like to get a winch but while im broke what is the cheapest way to be self reliant?
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Noobish ? here: cheapest recovery tools?
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Josie'sLandCruiser
Stop calling it a "FJ."
Hi All:
Always carry a "snatch strap" so that another rig can give yours a tug.
Carry pioneer tools in your truck, i.e. shovel, mattaxe, etc.
And, last but not least - know your rig's limits, and don't go beyond them!
Regards,
Alan
Always carry a "snatch strap" so that another rig can give yours a tug.
Carry pioneer tools in your truck, i.e. shovel, mattaxe, etc.
And, last but not least - know your rig's limits, and don't go beyond them!
Regards,
Alan
A high lift jack, a shovel, and some straps will get you out of most situations, but you're going to work for it. If you travel alone very much it's worth the investment in a winch and keep the other items as a last resort.
If you want to use the hilift as a winch, then you should have rated chain or cable that doesn't stretch. The hilift doesn't get much pull distance and snatch type recovery straps stretch. Other hand winch options include More Power Puller and a trifor style winch.
Also, you should read up on old school recovery techniques such as described here: http://www.adrenalina4x4.org.bo/Articulos/Art_3/US_Army_driving_manual_vehicle_recovery_ch22.pdf
The safest & cheapest is to not go out alone, especially if you are going to remote areas.
Also, you should read up on old school recovery techniques such as described here: http://www.adrenalina4x4.org.bo/Articulos/Art_3/US_Army_driving_manual_vehicle_recovery_ch22.pdf
The safest & cheapest is to not go out alone, especially if you are going to remote areas.
Bogo
FOOF
There are cumalongs that use chain instead on wire rope(cable). They can be gotten for loads up to 9 tons and are usually rated for overhead lifting. A 4 to 6 ton unit rated for overhead lifting would do. I don't know the price on one but it may also be able to be purchased used. Yeah chain is heavy, but you only need 20 or so feet of it.
We use a tool for tightening fencing called a chain walker, but I bet they aren't made strong enough for recovery use. If somebody made one strong enough they would be excellent.
We use a tool for tightening fencing called a chain walker, but I bet they aren't made strong enough for recovery use. If somebody made one strong enough they would be excellent.
rusty_tlc
Dain Bramaged Member
Look for Trifor type winches. Black rat is one manufacturer.
cartercd
SILVER Star
I carry some 4"x4" wood blocks, bridging ladders (see pic), and a jack (either bottle jack or Hi-Lift with the Jack Mate attachment). Sometimes all you need to do is lift a wheel up and put something under it to get unstuck or to get over an obstacle.
