My Recovery Gear

[Intimnasc]

So you all know I'm new to wheeling. Below is what I have collected. Take a look and let me know what else I may need. I'm even ok being called fuckwit cause I don't know what I don't know

1" kinetic rope
3 soft shackles on with roller
Tire inflator/deflator
2 2" straps
Jumper cables
50,000 lb pulley
4 way lug wrench
High lift jack (I know some don't like these but until I figure out a way to stow a hydraulic this is it)

 

[Apparition]

I'd consider a jump pack of some sort rather than or in addition to jumper cables so you aren't reliant on another vehicle.

 

[lBasket]

That's way more than I've ever carried lol.

Probably a more space efficient way to remove lug nuts. There is a whole thread on onboard recovery/tool setups by some knowledgeable people somewhere

 

[GATORB8]

So you all know I'm new to wheeling. Below is what I have collected. Take a look and let me know what else I may need. I'm even ok being called fuckwit cause I don't know what I don't know

1" kinetic rope
3 soft shackles on with roller
Tire inflator/deflator
2 2" straps
Jumper cables
50,000 lb pulley
4 way lug wrench
High lift jack (I know some don't like these but until I figure out a way to stow a hydraulic this is it)

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You have a winch, right? What's your recovery point setup?

 

[Intimnasc]

You have a winch, right? What's your recovery point setup?

Not 100 percent sure of what your asking but I have a shackle in the rear receiver and 2 on the front bumper.

Edit: yes I have a winch

 

[suicideking]

I wouldn't really consider these recovery:

Tire inflator/deflator
Jumper cables
4 way lug wrench

But close enough.

Maybe add a tree saver strap? I used mine recently in combination with a snatch block (pulley). Great for angles where you can't get a vehicle in the perfect place, but there's a tree you can use.

I'm also not a fan of the hi lift. I got rid of mine around 10 years ago, replaced with a bottle jack. I treat a hi lift like someone using steel cable with their winch: I stay clear of the 'danger' area. I got a 'slap on the wrist' from one. Not sprained or broken, but left a nice hematoma (bruise). That was the last time I used one. I've also seen others get injured by them.

 

[Intimnasc]

I wouldn't really consider these recovery:

Tire inflator/deflator
Jumper cables
4 way lug wrench

But close enough.

Maybe add a tree saver strap? I used mine recently in combination with a snatch block (pulley). Great for angles where you can't get a vehicle in the perfect place, but there's a tree you can use.

I'm also not a fan of the hi lift. I got rid of mine around 10 years ago, replaced with a bottle jack.

Any suggestions on a tree saver strap or any 3 or 4 inch strap? I agree the tire inflation/deflation, jumper cables, and lug wrench but they are pretty handy when needed. Been thinking about a jump box just never charged when you need it. One of those things people tend to forget. I like the idea of a high lift hydraulic jack just not a fan of where I'd stow it. Wish they made a way to stow them on the back bumper like some kind of weatherproof box.

 

[GATORB8]

Any suggestions on a tree saver strap or any 3 or 4 inch strap? I agree the tire inflation/deflation, jumper cables, and lug wrench but they are pretty handy when needed. Been thinking about a jump box just never charged when you need it. One of those things people tend to forget. I like the idea of a high lift hydraulic jack just not a fan of where I'd stow it. Wish they made a way to stow them on the back bumper like some kind of weatherproof box.

Why do you need a high-lift at all, mechanical or hydraulic? Not only are they dangerous, they're about useless for changing a tire unless you have no shock travel.

 

[Apparition]

Been thinking about a jump box just never charged when you need it.

The batteries don't really lose charge. Use mine a lot for charging other things. Way easier for jumping vehicles and there will likely be good sales soon as Prime days approaches.

However I've never needed my jump box on the trail but when you do need it, it could be very important. If you're camping or something and you accidentally kill your battery at camp I could see it being useful.

 

[suicideking]

Any suggestions on a tree saver strap or any 3 or 4 inch strap? I agree the tire inflation/deflation, jumper cables, and lug wrench but they are pretty handy when needed. Been thinking about a jump box just never charged when you need it. One of those things people tend to forget. I like the idea of a high lift hydraulic jack just not a fan of where I'd stow it. Wish they made a way to stow them on the back bumper like some kind of weatherproof box.

I have this Rhino strap:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJMYWZ5Y?tag=wranglerorg-20

Regarding storage of the Hi lift outside the vehicle: Even though mine was stored on my rear tire carrier (my previous Jeep JKU rear bumper had a spot for one), that still seems odd to me that people are carrying a jack that is stored outside. I would think that most recovery gear should be inside, not exposed to weather and road conditions. I do realize that many use them sort of as a decoration, similar to leaving D rings on their bumpers 24/7/365.

I have seen people mount them on their roll bar. At least then it's inside. Though a bottle jack can be ratchet strapped somewhere inside as well. Mine is in a slide out tool box that is bolted down.

 

[sab]

Been thinking about a jump box just never charged when you need it.

Jump boxes with modern-technology batteries in them don't have this problem. I have one in my daily driver and it holds a charge for years. I've had it for probably three years and have only used it once, quite recently. It still had a full charge after sitting through three Texas summers in there...

Edit: Ryan beat me to it.

 

[Intimnasc]

Why do you need a high-lift at all, mechanical or hydraulic? Not only are they dangerous, they're about useless for changing a tire unless you have no shock travel.

I used mine this past summer to get my cousin off high center on Pinnacle Point by Price Utah. Was able to jack up the side of his jeep enough to get rocks under him and get him going. May be many better ways to do it but it worked for me.

 

[GATORB8]

I used mine this past summer to get my cousin off high center on Pinnacle Point by Price Utah. Was able to jack up the side of his jeep enough to get rocks under him and get him going. May be many better ways to do it but it worked for me.

Just be careful. I'd have a secondary jack style available for if you blow a tire so you can do an axle lift and not have to flex out the Jeep to swap.

 

[That'll Buff]

I have one of the small harbor freight bottle jacks that I just throw in the back with all my other stuff. Worked well enough for what I needed it for but I can see situations where it wont be. I have a harbor freight tree saver, no clue how it compares quality wise to others but it's survived at least like 4 years in the back as well with some use. Definitely a must have though imo.

As for lug nuts, I've learned to just carry an impact. Infinitely faster and easier, just make sure the battery is charged like the jump pack you should be carrying. For a "back up" I carry an old breaker bar with a socket on it in my passenger side foot well between the door and seat. It just saves a lot of room compared to the 4-way

 

[macleanflood]

Harbor Freight makes a good tree strap.

If you're carrying a hi-lift jack add a small spray can of WD-40.

Add a couple of cheap Amazon sourced winch rings. Good for redirects and 2 and even three way pulls. (Ah I see the snatch block! I'd still suggest a few more rings.)

I'd suggest a battery powered impact gun or a breaker bar and sockets over the four way lug wrench.

-Mac

P.S. Does your winch have a remote?

 

[GATORB8]

I have one of the small harbor freight bottle jacks that I just throw in the back with all my other stuff. Worked well enough for what I needed it for but I can see situations where it wont be. I have a harbor freight tree saver, no clue how it compares quality wise to others but it's survived at least like 4 years in the back as well with some use. Definitely a must have though imo.

As for lug nuts, I've learned to just carry an impact. Infinitely faster and easier, just make sure the battery is charged like the jump pack you should be carrying. For a "back up" I carry an old breaker bar with a socket on it in my passenger side foot well between the door and seat. It just saves a lot of room compared to the 4-way

One thing to check with bottle jacks, remember you will be on rim with a torn sidewall, meaning with 15s the center of your axle tube is at 7.5". Depending on collapsed size of the jack, you'll likely need to dig a hole or drive up on a rock. Then you need enough jack travel to clear the full sidewall for your spare.

 

[That'll Buff]

One thing to check with bottle jacks, remember you will be on rim with a torn sidewall, meaning with 15s the center of your axle tube is at 7.5". Depending on collapsed size of the jack, you'll likely need to dig a hole or drive up on a rock. Then you need enough jack travel to clear the full sidewall for your spare.

I agree, but it works as a nice compliment to the hi-lift and is small enough to carry around. Like I said, plenty of situations where I can see it not working, and even been in situations myself where it didn't help much and we had to grab someone's hi-lift (luckily I wasn't the one needing help). There doesn't seem to be a good one size fits all solution from what I can tell unless you're willing to give up the space and carry a floor jack with you, but I also can't say I've looked at every option.

 

[GATORB8]

I agree, but it works as a nice compliment to the hi-lift and is small enough to carry around. Like I said, plenty of situations where I can see it not working, and even been in situations myself where it didn't help much and we had to grab someone's hi-lift (luckily I wasn't the one needing help). There doesn't seem to be a good one size fits all solution from what I can tell unless you're willing to give up the space and carry a floor jack with you, but I also can't say I've looked at every option.

Not sure the throw of the TJ factory jack, looks like it's a screw jack. The JL factory scissor is solid up to 37s with a base (Mopar/AEV make bases) otherwise you run out of height.

AGM makes a crazy expensive offroad scissor (like you may as well carry a Pro-Eagle), another option is surplus Humvee.

They do make wheel adapters for the High-Lift if you have one already, then you can use the bottle jack as a jackstand if it's tall enough.

 

[Apparition]

Spendy

 

[lBasket]

Not sure the throw of the TJ factory jack, looks like it's a screw jack. The JL factory scissor is solid up to 37s with a base (Mopar/AEV make bases) otherwise you run out of height.

AGM makes a crazy expensive offroad scissor (like you may as well carry a Pro-Eagle), another option is surplus Humvee.

They do make wheel adapters for the High-Lift if you have one already, then you can use the bottle jack as a jackstand if it's tall enough.

the TJ jack is a bottle jack