Kinetic Recovery Strap and Soft Shackle for Heritage Bronco

[SierraBronco]

I would agree with the soft shackles and kinetic ropes. I’m partial to Yankum but there are plenty of videos out there showing multiple brands in tests. Educate yourself before trying. As @SierraBronco says, go slow and double check your work and others. The kinetic ropes and soft shackles are far safer than the trucker chains we started out on in the 70’s. The snatch-um straps were a big improvment over chains and the kinetic ropes and soft shackles are a big improvement over the straps. They can still fail if not used correctly or damaged. The longer the rope, the more energy it can provide. Just make sure not to run them over!

And to add to the kinetic rope discussion-bigger (diameter) is not better. If doing an actual potential energy (get it?) assist, if your rope is too big it will act as a strap and damage could occur. The ropes I’ve used for countless semi truck rescues were only 2” in diameter, and boy do they get small before you start moving the stuck 102,000 pound truck. Also, they start losing their elastic potential with every pull. After three good pulls you need to let it “rest” for at least 15 minutes or it effectively becomes a static strap. But if you didn’t get it with three, maybe it’s time to use the winch

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[Figmo]

Unless the gear comes with and has a certification of its WLL and maximum capacity, I would NOT use it!

I can appreciate the financial allure of inexpensive gear but, please consider that this gear can kill you as quickly it can save you and you can’t put a price on a life!

Please, don’t take my word for it, there are plenty of examples posted here on B6G and YT videos. Get educated so you don’t hurt yourself or someone else.

All I can say is - ”works for me” which is all the certification I need. but you do you

 

[Bschurr]

All I can say is - ”works for me” which is all the certification I need. but you do you

Really? I provide some helpful information and this is your reply?

you’re welcome

 

[SierraBronco]

Really? I provide some helpful information and this is your reply?

you’re welcome

I appreciate your input Bschurr

 

[BD6G]

I have ARB kinetic strap, tree saver and snatch block. Purchased through @Wild Horses 4x4

Soft shackles from Yankum and Warn hard shackles.

It all fits nicely in the @Mountains2Metal attic shelf to keep it accessible yet out of the way.

It’s all products that I am personally confident in. There are a lot of good companies out there. My only suggestion is find something that is tested and trusted.

I personally feel like pricy recovery gear is worth the price if and when it is needed.

 

[Callelk]

I thought about what I needed for over a year went with the FieryRed 7/8" rope and Buba Soft Shackles. I refuse to rut my hunting trails and it pisses me off when other people do it so I don't go up if it has been raining/muddy I went with the 7/8" for pulling pickups out of a snow bank more than anything and the FieryRed, if I ever use, it has decent reviews for a $70.00 rope. The shackles are more important IMO and I have updated my tow points with FP front tow eyes and dual rear. As I said, I never plan on using it but I have it if I need it. Additionally, at 7/8", it can serve as a tow rope and again, at its price point its fine for me.

 

[C6ZZGT]

Just finished the Bronco Of-Roadeo event in New Hampshire. So much fun, I highly recommend it to anyone sitting on the fence. Excellent instruction and lots of drive time, even while drive sharing with my kiddo.

During the recovery portion of the program, for a Heritage Edition (or any car with the front Capable Bumper), the instructors recommended a soft shackle and kinetic recovery strap rated at least 2x the weight of the vehicle. I believe our cars have a curb weight of 4467 lbs? Does anyone out there know of reputable brands for both of these items that meets this weight rating? Extra points for an actual orderable link.

Thanks in advance for your help!

The PNW is pretty big, where are you ?

 

[swamp2]

inspect your gear before and after every outing.

Wouldn't you be comfortable inspecting your gear after every use? I am. There is just no reason to be that conservative. Recovery gear isn't going to degrade being hauled around in your rig or sitting in ones garage unless its packed REALLY poorly and then subject to some extremely low probability abrasion.

 

[Squatch]

Wouldn't you be comfortable inspecting your gear after every use? I am. There is just no reason to be that conservative. Recovery gear isn't going to degrade being hauled around in your rig or sitting in ones garage unless its packed REALLY poorly and then subject to some extremely low probability abrasion.

That's, basically, what I meant. Outing was for hitting trails and off-road parks, etc. not getting Halloween candy you tell yourself is for trick-or-treaters, but you know you're going to end up keeping the good ones for yourself. Also, I, and others have a winch with synthetic line which gets exposed to the elements more often than a rope and shackles in a recovery bag. Or, you have rats and such in your garage that may chew on things...

I really didn't think I was being controversial with that advice, but I guess that was worse than drowning puppies... at least I could play in the NFL after that.

 

[rcl4668]

Thanks for the amazing replies this far!

 

[KABQ]

I'll just drop this here

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...s-straps-and-kinetic-ropes-what-to-buy.64967/

 

[RoseLane4]

Safe Wheelin’ & recovery everyone! 15,000+ pounds of potential energy in Vehicle extraction, especially with our “portly Bronco’s” ! Can be lethal, so don’t underestimate!
As Squatch said, “Always inspect gear!”
Onlookers need to stay outside of recovery area!
I’m old, so I recommend quality all-steel, heavy-duty lockable D-rings, “clevis”or shackles.

See this video (long, so ff thru it):

 

[Figmo]

Really? I provide some helpful information and this is your reply?

you’re welcome

“Welcome”?? For what??

Your baseless wild accusation that my gear is somehow sub-standard? And will get people killed? When you’ve not so much as even looked at it (much less seen it in use)? You expect folks to hoist you on their shoulders and herald you a hero for that?

And your extensive research into your expert opinion on this is based on what? Where I bought it? What I paid for it? That some other idiot posted a video online of some other product that you instinctively just know must be of the same poor quality as what I got in my rig?

You just go on and keep your insult and your ”welcome”. I’ll keep doing what I’ve been doing for almost 50 years of wheelin’ now. Nobody’s died yet. I’m pretty confident that’s not about to change.

 

[SierraBronco]

“Welcome”?? For what??

Your baseless wild accusation that my gear is somehow sub-standard? And will get people killed? When you’ve not so much as even looked at it (much less seen it in use)? You expect folks to hoist you on their shoulders and herald you a hero for that?

And your extensive research into your expert opinion on this is based on what? Where I bought it? What I paid for it? That some other idiot posted a video online of some other product that you instinctively just know must be of the same poor quality as what I got in my rig?

You just go on and keep your insult and your ”welcome”. I’ll keep doing what I’ve been doing for almost 50 years of wheelin’ now. Nobody’s died yet. I’m pretty confident that’s not about to change.

Yo’re’r’ur’ **

 

[SierraBronco]

Safe Wheelin’ & recovery everyone! 15,000+ pounds of potential energy in Vehicle extraction, especially with our “portly Bronco’s” ! Can be lethal, so don’t underestimate!
As Squatch said, “Always inspect gear!”
Onlookers need to stay outside of recovery area!
I’m old, so I recommend quality all-steel, heavy-duty lockable D-rings, “clevis”or shackles.

See this video (long, so ff thru it):

@userdude the kind of title I was going for

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