What do you 4x4 guys carry as far as recovery equipment (and 4x2 guys too, for that matter)...
I always have:
Warn winch (M8000)
(2) 6 ton clevis' attached to winch mount
(2) additional 6 ton clevis'
16,000# rated snatch block
30' 30,000# lb. tow strap
8,000# axle strap
4"x10' tree saver
folding shovel
12v jump starter w/ air compressor
MAPP gas welder w/ rods suitable for steel, aluminum welding and brazing
tire repair kit
bottle jack, rechargeable Q-Beam, 12v Q-beam, & various flashlights.

and if I happen to have the ATV in the bed then I also have:
Warn 2.5 winch
(2) 1 ton clevis'
7,000# snatch block
15' 10,000# tow strap
axle strap
3"x10' tree saver
portable 12v compressor
tire repair kit

Because STUCK HAPPENS...

This message has been edited. Last edited by: hammerz71,

I have a hi-lift farm jack, two 30' 30,000# tow straps, a shovel, tire repair kit,WD-40, starting fluid (among other oils/fluids) a few essential tools and most importantly a few good buddies.

-Rich

I carry a card that has the AAA number on it

quote:

I carry a card that has the AAA number on it

and also the AARP card.

..guess I should have brought a spare 5.7 (or 6.1) for my last stunt. Poor hemi still won't run.

-Rich

quote:

What do you 4x4 guys carry as far as recovery equipment (and 4x2 guys too, for that matter)...

I carry a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, usually a cooler with some drinks, and a tire repair kit, since I don't carry a spare.

quote:

and also the AARP card.

Yea, with Jay's pic on it!!

I just carry a gun so I can hijack somebody else's rig.

Ditto as Mark, still havent gotten my aarp card yet. Get the frekin magizine. Cell phone # local tow company and a hot blonde(she can get anything!)

highlift/highjack is a must as well as some 2x6 boards. Ive got my work truck out of places with just that where my 10,000lb winch wouldn't even get it out. Plus there isn't always somewhere to winch to.

hey all,

i/we carry:
tree saver strap
hi-lift jack
shovel
30' 60,000 pound Keeper recovery strap
10' 10,000 pound strap w/hooks on both ends
30' 30,000 pound Keeper recovery strap
30' logging chain
20" husquvarna farm boss chain saw
tire repair kit
black and decker 400 jumpstart,air compressor
fridge/heater built into custom center console
clevis hitch
CB radio
another vehicle
spare clothes

This message has been edited. Last edited by: 6 Hemi Ram,

That's a pretty comprehensive list. I also like to have a wench and snatch block nearby, that way I don't mind if I get stuck.

I carry in my Rig,

Fire Ext.
4 ton come-along,
20' logging chain
30' recovery strap,
tree saver,
various wrenches and sockets
2 flashlights,
.380 handgun
various shackles and snatchblocks
cooler with drinks and some kind of food
few hot women
air horn
wd-40
diff fluid - works in a pinch if you have a bad oil leak
electrical tape,
screwdrivers
lighter and some papers if you have to stay the night
cell phone
if hot women are with, blankets for sure.
Hope this list will help you in your offroad adventures, and sometimes having a winch isnt all its cracked up to be!

well... my list is for the atv (800efi polaris sportsman)... and it is my "offroad" rig. there is a small group of us (4-7 guys) that gtg once a month and go ride.. either the creek beds, rock quarries, or sand pits.

on my atv:
front/rear brush guards
stick stopper axle guards (front and back)
3000lb winch w/75' of cable
30' 2000lb recovery strap with d-hooks
15' tree saver
2 snatch blocks
1500lb come-along
army shovel
bug replant
can o' fix-a-flat
water proof canister w/lighter, cell phone, camera, and TP
.357 S&W (snakes and pigs)
spare outer axle hub (polaris weak point when pushed hard, and changeable on the trail)
spare spark plugs
quart of oil
1/4" socket set
2 8" crescent wrenches
LED Flashlight
Rain suit
machete
hatchet
small jumper cables
12/18pack of our favorite beverage... each
*note, this is just what's on my 4wheeler... there are always 3 other guys that come equipped as well...
YES, if you are wondering... cross some pretty crazy stuff on atv's.... there is at least one, if not two of us that have to be towed back to the trailer at the end of the day... usually because we flooded it out.

1. 12k winch.
2. Dual battires
3. 30’ snatch strap.
4. Tree savers
5. Snatch block(s)
6. 3 clevis
7. Jumper cables.
8. Two sets of spark plugs.
9. Distributer
10. Plug wires
11. Distributor cap
12. Belts
13. Upper and lower radiator hoses
14. Heater hoses
15. Loaf of bread for radiator leaks
16. Complete engine oil change and filter
17. 3 qts. Tranny fluid
18. 2 qts gear oil.
19. axles for rear.
20. axles for front
21. Spare front hubs.
22. Spare front lockouts.
23. Spare front knuckles with new ball joints.
24. Tie rods
25. Drive shaft front
26. Drive shaft rear
27. Fuses
28. Tools. Every tool to take jeep completely apart, meaning all special tools.
29. Drill motor and drill bits. And easy outs.
30. Spare bolts and nuts.
31. First aid kit
32. Dry cloths in ziplock bags.
33. Extra wires for repairs.
34. Lug nuts.
35. Fuel injectors.
36. Hi-lift jack
37. Food
38. 5 gal fuel
39. 5 gal water
40. Spare tire
41. Flashlights
42. 12vdc 1,000,000 candle power Floodlamp
43. CB radio
44. Tire repair kit
45. 12vdc air compressor mounted in/on rig
46. Air tools.
47. Fire extinguisher
48. I am sure there is more, but haven’t been out for a while I might have missed something.



This happened in Telico a few years back. The tire is NOT under there to hold jeep up it is STILL connected to the jeep. This picture was taken before we fixed it and drove it out, another hour on the trail and then another hour back town. Rough area out there.




Gotta have friends...

This message has been edited. Last edited by: nopeitsherhemi,

quote:

This happened in Telico a few years back. The tire is NOT under there to hold jeep up it is STILL connected to the jeep. This picture was taken before we fixed it and drove it out, another hour on the trail and then another hour back town. Rough area out there.

Looks like fun