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Need some advice
#1
I really couldn't figure out where to post this so if this is the wrong place I apologize. And also apologize for asking such a noob question.

Anyway..........

Recovery equipment......what do I need?
Straps.......how long?
Hi lift jack.......kinds/lengths

Just anything ya'll can come up with that I need eventually.
And thanks in advance for the help.
Ron

1989 FSB Custom 5.0 5spd 3.55LS (and a few other Ford trucks.)
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#2
ron, glad you asked. the first thing you need to know is that we all have had noob questions ourselves and we are always happy to answer any type of question .
a 20-30 ft. recovery strap is a good thing to carry.
some where to attach your strap to the vehicle. a hi-lift jack is a good thing to have. the longer ones are for taller vehicles. so either hi-lift size will work . of course in the future a good bumper and winch would come in handy. gloves, flashlight, matches or lighter , blanket and water are good things to carry. and walking around on rocks can be dangerous. i like wearing boots with good ankle support.
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#3
Hotwhlz Wrote:I really couldn't figure out where to post this so if this is the wrong place I apologize. And also apologize for asking such a noob question.

Anyway..........

Recovery equipment......what do I need?
Straps.......how long?
Hi lift jack.......kinds/lengths

Just anything ya'll can come up with that I need eventually.
And thanks in advance for the help.

I would bring some ratchet straps(small and car size),bunger cord or 2,duct tape,fluids for everything on your truck(oil,tranny,dif,etc)20' tow strap about 2-4" wide, chain even works-just heavy.As for a jack, just bring a stock jack or what ever you will need...some else will have the high-lifts. even a come-a-long could help maybe. Fuses for your rig,flash lights,basic tool bag,fire exstinguisher,1st aid kit.and any spares parts you think are weal links...u-joint,drive shafts,etc.Those are some things,Chuck
77 built 306,Trickflow Cam/Alum Heads/dome pistons/10:1comp,nv3550,duff long arms,3.5" lift,family cage,protofab rear bumper,twin sticked, and 35KM2'sG.D.I.
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#4
you can buy right much of this stuff at walmart. i have a hi-lift on my rig so just bring a spare if you have one . and some tools.
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#5
CB radios!!!!!!!!!! Please even if ya have to get a cheap-O...try to get one,Chuck


it was suggested we run on channel 4...this is fine with me, however if others are using it-we'll try another channel.
77 built 306,Trickflow Cam/Alum Heads/dome pistons/10:1comp,nv3550,duff long arms,3.5" lift,family cage,protofab rear bumper,twin sticked, and 35KM2'sG.D.I.
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#6
Thanks for the info guys. I'm getting a 33 inch spare Saturday. I'll pick up a couple of straps, extra fluids, water jugs, come along, etc this weekend too. Most of the stuff you mentioned I already have. The rest I'll pick up this weekend except for stuff like a hi lift jack (for now I'll rely on my buds but I will have one).

CB I have, just gotta get it installed.

What tire pressures would you run in 33's for the trail? Also, I know on board air is everybody's dream but my AC is probably gonna stay the way it is, on this truck at least. Anybody know of a real good 12 volt compressor and where to get it?

Hitch points......what is a good way of attaching something like this to a stock truck? Should I worry about that on this truck or just figure on crawling in the mud to hook up a tow strap and forget about it?

Again guys, thanks for all the help.
Ron

1989 FSB Custom 5.0 5spd 3.55LS (and a few other Ford trucks.)
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#7
do you have a hitch on the rear ? if so , you can slide the receiver in and instead of putting a ball in it , you can go to any farm equipment store and buy a d-ring or shackle or clevis . thats the 3 different names ive heard them called. and you can put it in place of the ball. it works great for hooking up a strap on the rear.
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#8
No hitch on the rear but I have a class III hitch on my 85 F150 4x4 that I plan to swap to the Bronco. For the time being I can take the ball off the bumper on the Bronco and put a clevis on there. Great advice Mike, thanks!

*edit* Re-read what you said, I don't think you mean to put the clevis on the bumper do you? I'll get busy and swap the hitch over, was gonna do that anyway.
Ron

1989 FSB Custom 5.0 5spd 3.55LS (and a few other Ford trucks.)
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