You will be hard pressed to find a prebuilt "kit" designed for a diesel HD truck and a 16,000# winch. Most are designed for 4-5000# Jeeps and 8-10k# winches. Trying to recover a truck that can weigh 10,000# loaded with most kits is a good way to hurt or kill someone and at the very least, damage a vehicle.
2017 Dodge Ram 2500 - An Overland work in Progress
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You will be hard pressed to find a prebuilt "kit" designed for a diesel HD truck and a 16,000# winch. Most are designed for 4-5000# Jeeps and 8-10k# winches. Trying to recover a truck that can weigh 10,000# loaded with most kits is a good way to hurt or kill someone and at the very least, damage a vehicle.
jgaz
Adventurer
Here is the post where I first saw the recovery strap comparison. Good info in the thread as well by an experienced member.
https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/what-size-recovery-strap.194239/#post-2484307
I knew it was here somewhere.
https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/what-size-recovery-strap.194239/#post-2484307
I knew it was here somewhere.
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chet6.7
Explorer
I have some Crosby shackles and the lighter version of these shackles.I will be ordering the higher rated soft shackles now that they are available.
https://www.amazon.com/Gator-Jaw-17...8&qid=1532667713&sr=8-6&keywords=soft+shackle
Explorerinil
Observer
The syn rope is much better than a cable, I’ve seen a cable break and snap back, I had a friend almost cut a finger off with a frayed cable while on the trail. For a kit, build your own, call custom splice.
My big question with soft shackles is this. Most recovery points have fairly sharp edges on them. Shackle mounts, receiver hitches, some snatch blocks, etc. All fairly sharp edges at the point that you actually attach the shackle. Everything I know about synthetic winch line is to keep it far away from sharp edges. Kind of tough to do with most recovery points on a truck. I guess you work around it but, other than factory tow loops on trucks, I haven't seen a bumper built with recovery points to fit soft shackles. They all have the sharp edged loops for shackles.
ttengineer
Adventurer
That’s why I put the last line in my comment that you so conveniently left off.
But I’ll put it here again.
What ever you buy, just make sure it has a working load of at least 1.5x your rig. 2x preferably.
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Wearing gloves and using a weighted cable bag are 2 easy solutions.
I do think cable is inherently more durable (perhaps only relevant if someone intends to frequently drag trees and/or uses the winch in rough terrain).
That aside, synthetic rope has its advantages too, namely that its lighter.
jgaz
Adventurer
Same Australian 4x4 magazine tested shackles including soft shackles against different edges.
http://unsealed4x4.com.au/recovery-shackles/
http://unsealed4x4.com.au/recovery-shackles/
Allriverssouth
Member
Another great article! It answered what I needed to know about soft vs hard shackles, and how best to use them. Thanks!
Allriverssouth
Member
So I got the call today. The bumper is ready for shipment. Its been a few weeks now and I look forward to getting this next box checked. In the mean time, I've been educating myself on recovery equipment from those with more than my rookie knowledge. Thank you to all those who share knowledge on this forum! I look forward to posting a few more picks when things start coming together.
Betarocker
Adventurer
I had a Road Armor on my 2004 F350. I will probably get one for my 2016 F350, but still deciding if I want the Titan II or base Stealth. The only thing I would do is get it raw and have it galvanized before painting/coating black. The powder coating, like most other steel bumpers, is too thin.
Allriverssouth
Member
Finally got the bumper installed and lights mounted, but it will take me a week or so to get all the wiring and winch spooled up. Still, its at least on and the heavy work is completed.
Thanks for the recommendation for this bumper. The shop hands couldn't believe how easily it was to mount and it's rugged construction. I'm happy!
Thanks for the recommendation for this bumper. The shop hands couldn't believe how easily it was to mount and it's rugged construction. I'm happy!
SoTxAg06
Active member
Nice looking bumper! What’s the weight of it?
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txflyyaker
Observer
I had a TR bumper on my previous truck, quality built. The bumper looks great on your Ram
Explorerinil
Observer
Bumper looks awesome! Consider an spod to make wiring and switching allot easier.