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Want to put together a truck recovery kit

Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:55 pm
by Walt
Hey everyone, after selling my winch (that was never used) to Brule, I am again getting the urge to buy some type of "off-road insurance".

But instead of a winch, I'm going to get a Hi-Lift Jack and some accessories.

I've never used one of these, but I've been told that they can double as a winch in a tight spot, and will work fairly well if you don't mind taking time. This is exactly what I need, but I need some help in finding it.

I'm looking for the cheapest place to get one, as well as any recommened recovery accessories, like the wheel strap, curved bumper strap, truck bed mount, good towing straps, etc...

Here is what I have on my list so far (I'd rather find somewhere that sells for less than the prices listed here):
48" Hi-Lift Jack - $60
Hi-Lift Bed Mount for Jack - $30
Handle Isolator - $10
Hi-Lift Off Road Base - $40
Hi-Lift Wheel Lift - $35

I can pick up the other stuff locally (towing straps/chains, hooks, etc...).

Any information would be greatly appreciated :D

Peace out!

Re: Want to put together a truck recovery kit

Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:57 pm
by F9K9
wamason wrote:Hey everyone, after selling my winch (that was never used) to Brule, I am again getting the urge to buy some type of "off-road insurance"..................Hi-Lift Off Road Base - $40...........
Could give you treated piece of lumber (4"x!2"X12) for shipping costs but, no choice of colors :lol:

Re: Want to put together a truck recovery kit

Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:09 pm
by killian96ss
wamason wrote:Here is what I have on my list so far (I'd rather find somewhere that sells for less than the prices listed here):
48" Hi-Lift Jack - $60
Hi-Lift Bed Mount for Jack - $30
Handle Isolator - $10
Hi-Lift Off Road Base - $40
Hi-Lift Wheel Lift - $35

I can pick up the other stuff locally (towing straps/chains, hooks, etc...).

Any information would be greatly appreciated :D

Peace out!
I carry everything you have listed above plus Hi-Lift's winching kit, and bumper lift kit. I also carry one 20' recovery strap, two 30' towing straps, 4000# come along, and a good shovel. :wink: I have used most of these items before, except the wheel lift. I bought everything at Summit, except for the isolator and shovel. Their prices were about $10 less on each item you have listed.

Steve

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:20 am
by Walt
Cool. I checked Summit but I guess I didn't look hard enough. Also, there is a separate kit to buy for winching?

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 12:04 pm
by killian96ss
wamason wrote:Also, there is a separate kit to buy for winching?
It is called the Off Road Kit.

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Summit part # BLM-ORK $49.88. :)

Steve

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 12:27 pm
by camelott112
tis a sweet setup