Basics for keeping in my wife's JLU

[ShadowsPapa]

No need for "recovery" in the sense most "Jeep people" think of it.
Looking at basics so if in one of our winters with ice and wind and bad roads and weather, if she ends up off the road, she'll have what's needed to allow someone to help her get out.
or
If we run across anyone who is off the road in a snow bank or median, and I'm with her in her Jeep, there's some basic stuff to allow pulling said person back out.
Ran into that a week or two ago and had nothing at all in her Jeep to help the poor fellow (he was within walking distance of a house and there was other traffic so he likely wasn't there too long - I hate driving past stuff like that)

I told her we needed to keep a good strap, shackles and a couple of other odds and ends in her Wrangler to help herself, and others if needed.
It won't be any hard pulls or complex stuff, and there's no winch involved.
So - looking for basics, nothing fancy.
I ordered a slightly longer strap for my own JT and will put the 20 footer in her Jeep.

Any thoughts on this item -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TBCR9VJ

She's got a factory receiver and I'd prefer using something like this as opposed to tow hooks most of the time. Tow hooks are fine for what I'm thinking of - but.....
Can't see spending mega-bucks for something unlikely to be used at all, or for the sort of work I'm thinking of but don't want something dangerous either.

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[Dickster]

i dont think it would matter. most people will not exceed most cheap recovery gear limits. its a block of aluminum or steel and that by itself will be strong. Most tow hooks will be strong enough and are probably safe in most situations. i would prefer to go with the style your looking at throw in some soft shackles and hard shackles and a rope and good to go.

 

[Sw00per]

I went with this based on reviews, lots of video information, great customer service not to mention its made in the USA for which I am willing to send additional money.

Here is some info from the website the link is below.

THE ONLY 2” HITCH RECOVERY POINT ON THE MARKET THAT FITS UP TO A 7/8” HARD SHACKLE PIN!


¾” pin is common, but at Yankum we take things up a notch.


Made from 2.5” round 6061 aluminum alloy, the Hitch Point provides a safe recovery point for a vehicle with a 2" receiver.


This was designed in-house by off-road enthusiasts that know how to put a product through testing.

• WLL 13,200 lbs (5:1 FOS)
• Designed to also accept Yankum soft shackles up to 7/16" without chaffing
• Weighs just over 2 pounds
• 6061 Series Aluminum, CNC machined in Idaho
• MBS 66,400 lbs
• Anodized with the strongest Type III coating Mil-A 8625 (Mil-Spec)
• Dimensions 8"x2"x3"
• Standard 5/8" reciever pin hole
• MADE IN THE USA

Warning:

• Pin can sheer before tow point failure. Only use quality hitch pins
• Pull IN LINE with hitch. DO NOT side pull (may damage shackle, receiver, or tip over vehicle)
• DO NOT exceed posted ratings

Hitch Recover Point

 

[HooliganActual]

A proper pair of work gloves is always a good thing to have for a recovery.

I currently use a Factor 55 Hitchlink similar to your Amazon product and I really prefer something like these versus using the tow hooks that are there. Whenever doing a recovery, I prefer to have things positively attached/linked as opposed to using a hook or such that could slip off in a slack condition.

 

[kevman65]

That receiver recovery point, a shackle, 20' kinetic rope, maybe a soft shackle.

Blankets, water, kitty litter.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

i dont think it would matter. most people will not exceed most cheap recovery gear limits. its a block of aluminum or steel and that by itself will be strong. Most tow hooks will be strong enough and are probably safe in most situations. i would prefer to go with the style your looking at throw in some soft shackles and hard shackles and a rope and good to go.

That pretty much aligns with or validates the direction I was thinking.

That receiver recovery point, a shackle, 20' kinetic rope, maybe a soft shackle.

Blankets, water, kitty litter.

Yeah, I'm looking at perhaps both a steel and soft shackle. We carry blankets anyway - and hers has a quilt in it- one she wasn't sure what to do with after she made it.

A proper pair of work gloves is always a good thing to have for a recovery.

I currently use a Factor 55 Hitchlink similar to your Amazon product and I really prefer something like these versus using the tow hooks that are there. Whenever doing a recovery, I prefer to have things positively attached/linked as opposed to using a hook or such that could slip off in a slack condition.

Gloves - almost forgot that. I carry 3 pairs in my JT - for me and then anyone who happens by to help.
I agree the tow hooks are likely fine for what I'm picturing, but it's easy with stiff straps or ropes for things to slip off.

• Pin can sheer before tow point failure. Only use quality hitch pins
• Pull IN LINE with hitch. DO NOT side pull (may damage shackle, receiver, or tip over vehicle)
• DO NOT exceed posted ratings

True any time a receiver is being used - they are designed for straight pulls.

 

[Escape.idiocracy]

That receiver recovery point, a shackle, 20' kinetic rope, maybe a soft shackle.

Blankets, water, kitty litter.

mymedic kit
Element stick and extinguisher
Aluminum hitch similar to what you have shown
20’ kinetic rope
Few soft shackles
Short static strap/tree saver
Impact gun & sockets
Bottle jack
Tire patch kit & fix a flat.
Knock the fix a flat all you want- reality is if it can fill a nail hole or whatever and get her to not have to change 100# tire on the side of the road ?? I’ll deal with the sensor and clean up later….

 

[Volt0]

I wish more ppl were neighborly like this; in todays state of litigation, I would also urge you to be familiar with legal risks. You’re in Iowa, and I’m in MO. From my latest finds in MO, if a vehicle recovery goes bad, and I attached equipment to their vehicle, they can sue me ( it’s dumb ). My understanding is that I have to have them attach their own vehicle, and then we both do some quality assurance to make sure that the attachment point isn’t going to damage their vehicle. With laws like that in place, it makes it really difficult for a good samaritan to help an elderly lady. ;-(

edit: if you can put a reasonable soft shackle through that thing, please let us know.

edit #2: I’ve recently learned that if you stop, and don’t help, you can be also sued.

 

[Jaxmax]

I like Factor 55 stuff made in USA, and same item there is rated to 9,500 lbs. working load and 51,000 lbs. breaking . It's $83 plus enter code KOH2024 for King of Hammer discount and get 15% off of that , but no free shipping until ya spend $199 or more, I bought their extreme soft shackles also. Bill the most important thing is the color ....no not purple reign, but they do come in blue! I buy American when I can and Pennsylvania when I can also......Jack

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I wish more ppl were neighborly like this; in todays state of litigation, I would also urge you to be familiar with legal risks. You’re in Iowa, and I’m in MO. From my latest finds in MO, if a vehicle recovery goes bad, a I attached equipment to their vehicle, they can sue me ( it’s dumb ). My understanding is that I have to have them attach their own vehicle, and then we both do some quality assurance to make sure that the attachment point isn’t going to damage their vehicle. With laws like that in place, it makes it really difficult for a good samaritan to help an elderly lady. ;-(

edit: if you can put a reasonable soft shackle through that thing, please let us know.

edit #2: I’ve recently learned that if you stop, and don’t help, you can be also sued.

Alex on Ice Road Truckers came across a guy's SUV or whatever slid off the highway into deep snow. He stops his semi to help, hands the driver the end of a chain and says "here, hook this on something you don't care about"............ as he's walking away toward his truck and laughing.


What is a "reasonable soft shackle" in your thinking, referring to your "edit:"

 

[KQL]

Kitty litter, folding shovel, folding max-trax type of device? As you well know, yanking on a car without recovery points gets sketchy. Perhaps some self-recovery supplies might be safer with a stranger?

 

[Volt0]

Alex on Ice Road Truckers came across a guy's SUV or whatever slid off the highway into deep snow. He stops his semi to help, hands the driver the end of a chain and says "here, hook this on something you don't care about"............ as he's walking away toward his truck and laughing.


What is a "reasonable soft shackle" in your thinking, referring to your "edit:"

Well, they come in different sizes; would a soft shackle that’s strong enough for a vehicle recovery go through that hole, or would you have to put a hard shackle in the system?

 

[Jefe1018]

I wish more ppl were neighborly like this; in todays state of litigation, I would also urge you to be familiar with legal risks. You’re in Iowa, and I’m in MO. From my latest finds in MO, if a vehicle recovery goes bad, a I attached equipment to their vehicle, they can sue me ( it’s dumb ). My understanding is that I have to have them attach their own vehicle, and then we both do some quality assurance to make sure that the attachment point isn’t going to damage their vehicle. With laws like that in place, it makes it really difficult for a good samaritan to help an elderly lady. ;-(

edit: if you can put a reasonable soft shackle through that thing, please let us know.

edit #2: I’ve recently learned that if you stop, and don’t help, you can be also sued.

Good thing our trucks aren’t filled with electronics leaving breadcrumbs at all sort of government controlled devices…. ?

 

[Jefe1018]

Well, they come in different sizes; would a soft shackle that’s strong enough for a vehicle recovery go through that hole, or would you have to put a hard shackle in the system?

I know @ShadowsPapa asked specifically about the JL, and the JL doesn’t have the same departure angle problem the JT has but being that this is a JT forum, for my JT I permanently run a supreme suspension hitch skid, it has a hole plenty big for a soft shackle or standard steel one, I run 7/8 usually soft shackles. I’ve used it more than once to help friends in need:

https://www.supremesuspensions.com/...-function-hitch-bumper?variant=37176054644931

There look to be a number of others on the market now, but I do like this one. I’ve ran it for almost 2 1/2 years.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I like Factor 55 stuff made in USA, and same item there is rated to 9,500 lbs. working load and 51,000 lbs. breaking . It's $83 plus enter code KOH2024 for King of Hammer discount and get 15% off of that , but no free shipping until ya spend $199 or more, I bought their extreme soft shackles also. Bill the most important thing is the color ....no not purple reign, but they do come in blue! I buy American when I can and Pennsylvania when I can also......Jack

Looked at those - the Factor 55 stuff - pricy for our use, overkill (all of their name brand pieces are way up there in price). The one I linked to has 11,000 WLL / 25,000.

If I get one for her Jeep and like it, would possibly get one for mine as well just to have handy.

I don't have soft shackles yet - all I have are steel - and that's fine, but want versatility as well.

This is one of the review photos on Amazon -

I see 1/2" soft shackles mentioned a lot.

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