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I'm not sure if the is the right place to post this, but can anyone list the ideal set of recovery gear?

I have the following so far:

An 8000 Winch with synthetic line
A 12' soft sling, rated at about 16000 lbs
A few extra shackles, excluding the ones on my bumpers
A tree saver (2" strap with soft eyes)

I know I need a snatch block, but anything else I'm missing?

Your set up pretty good dude. You should come up to big bear with us and maybe you get to use it. The one thing I would get a longer strap I like 20' just gives you more options. Im sure DD will chime in on this too.

Someone else with rig with recovery points on their rig is always good to bring along

[quote="casaintsfan"]Someone else with rig with recovery points on their rig is always good to bring along[/quote]

DD wrote a [url=http://www.infectiousoffroad.com/PHPBB3/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=1538]small guide[/url] that will give you some place to start.

Then... I came up with [url=http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43296]this list[/url] on JKO (posted by FAMILY-JK). I have put a star next to items that I feel are a requirement.


[u]Recovery Gear[/u]
*Winch Kit - Including Straps, Block and Shackles
*Tire Deflator
Axe
Rope
Shovel
*Leather Gloves
*Hi-Lift Jack

[u]Tools, Fluid and Repair Gear[/u]
*Air Pressure Guage
*Allen Wrenches
*Bailing Wire
*Crescent Wrenches
*Electrical Tape
*Hammer and Mallet
*1/2" Break Bar, with 6" extension
Steel Bar
*Open end/box Wrenches
*Pliers, Channel Locks and Needle Nose Pliers
*Knife
*Screwdrivers (Standard/Phillips)
*Socket Sets and Deep Sockets (Standard and 10mm-21mm) (13mm 12 point) (35mm) (T-40 torx)
*Ratchets 3/8" and 1/2"
*Wire Cutters
*Air Pump/Compressor
*Blanket
Wood Saw
Bungee Cords
*Duct Tape
*Gas
*Engine Oil
*Transmission Fluid
*Power Steering Fluid
*Brake Fluid
*Fire Extinguisher
*First Aid Kit
*Flashlights
Jumper Cable
*Multi fit hose and a roll of rubber-weld tape
*Radiator Stop Leak
T-Style Lug Wrench
Tarp
*Trash Bags
*Water
*WD-40
*Zip Ties
Fuel Filter
*Fuses
*Several Size Hose Clamps
*Tire Repair Plugs
Ratchet Straps
JB Weld
Starter Fluid
*Silicon RTV Gasket Sealant

[u]Replacement Parts[/u]
Tie Rod Ends
Drag Link Ends
Pitman Steering Arm
Upper and Lower Ball Joints
*Belts
Brake Lines
Spark Plugs
*Tire Valve Stem
U-Joints

And plenty of beer, etc.


Also.... not included in that list, but important:

*bug spray
*sunscreen
*old sheet to lay down to work on
*toilet paper
*change of clothes
*spares of any parts you can carry
*raingear
*extra jacket + other warm clothes, gloves, etc.



Surely a lot was missed... hope others will fill in the gaps.

Toilet Paper is a VERY important one. I lost a sock once!!! My grandfather always told me two important things about the outdoors
1) Always pack to spend the nite you never know.
2) 1 is none and 2 is one. Always have a back up.

Also you dont need to go out and buy everything at once.

[quote="chuckanut105"]My grandfather always told me two important things about the outdoors
1) Always pack to spend the nite you never know.
2) 1 is none and 2 is one. Always have a back up.[/quote]

Very good advice!

[quote="chuckanut105"]Also you dont need to go out and buy everything at once.[/quote]

Yes... I should have mentioned it's not necessary to have this now, but as a goal to work towards. We will never mind helping you if you need it.... tools, parts, whatever. But it is always nice to be as self sufficient as possible and only require others knowledge and hands.

You are already on your way... a winch is a nice thing to have, but personally, the next big upgrade I'd save for would be gears and lockers.

[quote="abendx"][quote="chuckanut105"]My grandfather always told me two important things about the outdoors
1) Always pack to spend the nite you never know.
2) 1 is none and 2 is one. Always have a back up.[/quote]

Very good advice!

[quote="chuckanut105"]Also you dont need to go out and buy everything at once.[/quote]

Yes... I should have mentioned it's not necessary to have this now, but as a goal to work towards. We will never mind helping you if you need it.... tools, parts, whatever. But it is always nice to be as self sufficient as possible and only require others knowledge and hands.

You are already on your way... a winch is a nice thing to have, but personally, the next big upgrade I'd save for would be gears and lockers.[/quote]

That's exactly where I'm headed. I know the ARB Air lockers are pretty popular, but has anyone used electronic lockers? I think the Rubicon comes with these and my mechanic mentioned them also. Any pros/cons??

Hmm... what kind of wheeling do you envision yourself doing?

I like Detroit's. The ARB, Ox, elockers are all okay... I just like Detroit's.

Oh jesus not this conversation again. All im gonna say is I haven't seen a single OX locker work with out cable issues but when they work they are awesome. ARBs are awesome they work fast and long as you have air. Elockers bout the same as ARBs take a little longer to engage and disengage. Detroit are fool proof full time all the time the old ones would pop and make all sorts of noise the new ones are quite and you will only notice them on the street when you are on/in something slick ie...rain and snow. Look around on the different format there are a lot of opinions on what's better. It all breaks down to what you want to do where you want to do it and how much you want to spend. Just my .02