Rear recovery options?
While I don't intend on doing any serious off-roading (I'm not outfitting my truck with anything for it anyway), there's always a chance of getting stuck somewhere with the butt-end of my truck being the only option and can't use the front tow hooks when I inevitably call for help or maybe need to help a friend out of a jam. What are some good rear options? Are those hitch mounted hooks any good? I have a class IV hitch on my new 2018 SuperCrew 4x4. I've never been stuck before (fingers crossed, knock on wood, wish upon a star, etc..), but I am human and therefore prone to stupidity and will probably get myself into a sticky situation at some point. I subscribe to the ol' saying 'it's better to have it and not need than need it and not have it'.
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Stay away from open hooks. A hitch mounted shackle or a big eye (like the trailer side of a pintle hitch) should work pretty well. Personally, on my Jeep I use a piece of 2"x2"x1/4" with a big eye bolt pressed & welded in. Works great and allows for pull in any direction without side loading the shackle. I need to cut it shorter so I can use it in my truck if needed.
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Originally Posted by jp360cj
(Post 6044177)
Stay away from open hooks. A hitch mounted shackle or a big eye (like the trailer side of a pintle hitch) should work pretty well. Personally, on my Jeep I use a piece of 2"x2"x1/4" with a big eye bolt pressed & welded in. Works great and allows for pull in any direction without side loading the shackle. I need to cut it shorter so I can use it in my truck if needed.
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Originally Posted by Ricktwuhk
(Post 6044186)
Smittybilt 29312B Receiver Hitch D-Ring with 3/4-Inch Shackle for 2-Inch Receivers, plus Smittybilt 13047B D-Ring Shackle 3/4" Threaded Pin 4.75 Ton Rating Black for the other end.
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Originally Posted by audiotrax
(Post 6044204)
6.5 ton rating? Awesome. My hitch will buckle before that thing breaks. Thanks for the info!
I would look for one that can be mounted with the d-ring either vertical or horizontal. That way you can minimize the side load. |
Originally Posted by jp360cj
(Post 6044221)
I would be very impressed to see a hitch buckle...6.5 tons is only 13,000 lbs & some F150 hitches are rated for more that than.
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The D-Ring shackle posted above will work great. I use them for that purpose and also have a 10K lb Warn winch that I put in my hitch receiver for self-recovery when I'm out off-roading solo.
Get a tow rope / snatch strap if you don't already have one, and a 2nd D-ring so you don't have to rely on other people to bring them. All you need is any truck passing by, and with the two D-rings (one for his hitch receiver, one for yours) and the snatch strap, you're good to go. |
Originally Posted by Florida_F150
(Post 6044343)
Get a tow rope / snatch strap if you don't already have one
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Originally Posted by audiotrax
(Post 6044428)
Any rope/strap in particular you'd recommend?
http://unsealed4x4.com.au/snatch-strap-comparison/ Also tow ropes are for towing (good to also have) and snatch straps/kinetic ropes are for getting unstuck. |
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