what gear do u guys recommend when going 4wd'ing? as in recovery gear (and best spot to get it) and anything else you guys would suggest.
a basic list:
- air compressor (best to buy a brand name one from a 4wd shop, dont buy a cheapie one as they are unreliable and tend to over heat, plus my bushranger max air 2 comes with 5 year warranty)
- snatch straps (mininum of 8t i say, people prefer brand name ones because they have been 'tested' by 4wd magazine mobs and tend to have features like 'over stretch markers' which tell you when the strap is no good. i personally have got 2 straps off ebay, one no name and one TGA trading, both 8t and at 30 bucks each. put them to the test yesterday with my 3t cruiser stuck in mud and handled it like piss)
- shackles (only buy RATED shackles, these have a number such as 4.7t stamped onto them and a coloured pin)
- recovery hooks for the car (most brands seem to be good, all around the same price)
- good old shovel for when stuck in sand haha
- hi lift jack (deadly in untrained hands, but i use mine so much and its helped me so many times, dont buy a chinese one)
- maxtracks (pretty handy in the sand, didnt work for me when i got bogged in the mud, but pretty expensive at nearly 300 a pair from most shops)
i get most of my stuff from ebay, but i got my compressor from the 4wd shop as i wanted the warranty
thats just a few off the top of my head, but there is plenty more that can be bought
did i mention thats legal? LOLZ
