GATORB8

GATORB8

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    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 reacted to Jamesval035's post in the thread Jimbo's JL axle build and stretch with Like Like.
      Finally got her out in the wild. Trying to break in the gears while not putting wear my new soft tires, impossible I know. It’s been in...
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      GATORB8 reacted to John Cooper's post in the thread My Recovery Gear with Like Like.
      I carry the Harbor Freight Badlands tree strap, used it when we wheeled Coalmont last time. Worked great and one of Blaines soft...
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      GATORB8 reacted to macleanflood's post in the thread My Recovery Gear with Like Like.
      I'm a big fan of the TJ OEM screw jack. I even made an adapter for my impact gun after watching @hosejockey61 spin one up. -Mac
    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 replied to the thread My Recovery Gear.
      And only enough throw to change a 26" tire: Not trying to be a jagoff. I've literally torn a sidewall on trail and stood back and...
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    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 replied to the thread My Recovery Gear.
      Screw, not hydraulic though. Should get way more throw than a hydraulic.
    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 replied to the thread My Recovery Gear.
      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...
    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 replied to the thread My Recovery Gear.
      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...
    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 reacted to macleanflood's post in the thread My Recovery Gear with Like Like.
      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...
    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 replied to the thread My Recovery Gear.
      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...
    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 reacted to Intimnasc's post in the thread My Recovery Gear with Like Like.
      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...
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      GATORB8 reacted to Apparition's post in the thread My Recovery Gear with Like Like.
      The batteries don't really lose charge. Use mine a lot for charging other things. Way easier for jumping vehicles and there will likely...
    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 replied to the thread My Recovery Gear.
      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...
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      GATORB8 reacted to suicideking's post in the thread My Recovery Gear with Like Like.
      I wouldn't really consider these recovery: Tire inflator/deflator Jumper cables 4 way lug wrench But close enough. Maybe add a tree...
    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 replied to the thread My Recovery Gear.
      You have a winch, right? What's your recovery point setup?
    • GATORB8
      GATORB8 reacted to Apparition's post in the thread My Recovery Gear with Like Like.
      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.
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