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A classic FJ40 Land Cruiser with a winch bumper on a dirt track at dusk.

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Recovery equipment

Winches, traction boards, ropes, shackles and the mounting points that make them safe to use.

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  1. Desert Rat - Mesa Mesa, AZ Off road retail store stocking tires, wheels, suspension, winches and recovery gear, lighting, bumpers, tools and camping equipment.
  2. State 48 Overland Mesa, AZ Toyota off road and overland parts seller offering armor, lighting and electrical, re-gearing, suspension, roof and bed racks, and recovery and winch equipment.
  3. Desert Rat - Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Off road retail store stocking tires, wheels, suspension, winches and recovery gear, lighting, bumpers, tools and camping equipment.
  4. Desert Rat - Tempe Tempe, AZ Off road retail store stocking tires, wheels, suspension, winches and recovery gear, lighting, bumpers, tools and camping equipment.
  5. Desert Rat - Tucson Central Tucson, AZ Off road retail store stocking tires, wheels, suspension, winches and recovery gear, lighting, bumpers, tools and camping equipment.
  6. Desert Rat - Tucson East Tucson, AZ Off road retail store stocking tires, wheels, suspension, winches and recovery gear, lighting, bumpers, tools and camping equipment.
  7. Dissent Off-road Colfax, CA Makes off road armor and accessories including bumpers, swing outs, skid plates, sliders and roof racks, and sells winches, recovery gear and lighting.
  8. HeftyFabworks Colorado Springs, CO Fabrication shop making front and rear bumpers, rock sliders, skid plate systems, recovery gear and lighting for off-road vehicles.
  9. Predator 4 Wheel Drive Colorado Springs, CO Four wheel drive shop selling and installing winches, suspension, soft tops and off-road parts, and servicing 4x4 vehicles.
  10. High Country Performance 4x4 Englewood, CO 4x4 shop covering suspension, engine and driveline work, lighting, armor, wheels and tires and custom fabrication, and stocking recovery and overland gear.
  11. Slee Off Road Golden, CO Toyota off-road specialist selling and installing body armor, suspension, drivetrain, cargo, recovery and electrical equipment.
  12. ROCO 4X4 Doral, FL Family run 4x4 parts dealer and distributor in Doral carrying suspension, lockers, winches, lighting, roof racks and awnings, with a wholesale side for trade buyers.
  13. Autobruder 4wd Miami, FL Miami 4wd accessory store stocking roof top tents, awnings, roof racks, drawer systems, fridges, dual battery kits, snorkels, winches and recovery gear.
  14. CTM Customs Stuart, FL Custom Jeep shop in Stuart fitting aftermarket parts including lift kits, wheels and tires, winches, steering stabilizers and light bars.
  15. GRJ Offroad Dahlonega, GA North Georgia off road parts and installation shop fitting lift kits, shocks, wheels and tires, bumpers, sliders, skid plates, winches, lighting and overlanding gear.
  16. Inca Overland Outfitters Fayetteville, GA Overland gear retailer stocking roof tents, truck campers, awnings, fridges, power systems, lighting, storage and recovery equipment, with installation offered.
  17. Choice Off Road Valdosta, GA South Georgia truck and Jeep shop fitting lift kits, shocks, wheels and tires, winches, bumpers and lighting, with custom build and welding work.
  18. Buck's 4X4 Boise, ID Family owned off road center in Boise since 1966, selling suspension, tires and wheels, bumpers, winches and recovery gear, and doing custom builds and driveshafts.
  19. Delta Vehicle Systems Boise, ID Designs and manufactures overland equipment in Boise including bumpers, rock sliders, roof racks, skid plates and modular storage for Land Cruisers and trucks.
  20. Custom Truck Coeur d'Alene, ID Truck accessory retailer and installer, open since 1995, carrying truck caps, tonneau covers, lighting, suspension, racks, towing equipment and winches.
  21. Michigan Off Road Center Lansing, MI Off road parts and service centre for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs selling tires, wheels, lift kits, winches and covers, and doing automotive repair and custom fabrication.
  22. Northland Automotive Billings, MT Family owned truck and SUV accessory shop fitting toppers, bed covers and bedliners, bumpers, suspension, lighting, winches and towing equipment.
  23. Performance Off Road Fayetteville, NC Truck and Jeep shop fitting lift kits, wheels and tires, bumpers, lighting, winches and onboard air, with diesel diagnostics, brake work and custom off-road builds.
  24. Down East Offroad Wilson, NC Off-road parts retailer and installation shop covering suspension, wheel and tire packages, bumpers, roof racks, winches and recovery gear, and engine conversions.
  25. Battle Born Offroad Las Vegas, NV Truck and SUV off road parts store with its own installation shop, covering suspension, lighting, wheels and tires, armor, recovery gear and drivetrain work.
  26. Las Vegas Overlanding Co. Las Vegas, NV Overlanding equipment shop selling rooftop tents and awnings, bed and roof racks, bumpers, lighting, suspension, winches, recovery gear and camp furniture.
  27. Relentless Off-Road Fabrication Sparks, NV Manufacturer in business since 2010 making off road armor including bumpers, skid plates, fender liners and tire carriers for Toyota, Jeep, Ford and GM vehicles.
  28. HighLift Off-Road Cincinnati, OH Jeep and truck off road parts store and installation shop stocking suspension and lift kits, wheels and tires, bumpers, winches and recovery gear, lighting and drivetrain parts.
  29. Offroad Source Sherwood, OH Off road parts and accessory dealer in northwest Ohio selling and fitting lift kits and suspension, wheels and tires, bumpers, winches and recovery gear and lighting.
  30. WARN Industries Clackamas, OR Manufacturer trading since 1948 making winches, winch mounts, bumpers, hubs, wheels and snow plow systems for trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, ATVs and UTVs.
  31. XTC Truck & Toy Hood River, OR Off road and performance accessory store trading since 2004, selling winches, towing equipment, power steps and snow plows with full installation.
  32. 4X4 Suspension & Gear Lansdale, PA Four wheel drive parts and service shop started in 1976, covering ring and pinion, differential, transfer case and axle work, lift and levelling kits, and winch fitting.
  33. RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Mechanicsburg, PA Truck and SUV accessory shop trading since 1977, selling and fitting suspension kits, lockers, bumpers, winches, wheels and tires, bed covers and cargo management gear.
  34. Quadratec West Chester, PA Jeep, Bronco and Tacoma parts retailer selling armor, bumpers, lift kits, wheels and tires, winches and recovery gear, and camping and overlanding equipment.
  35. American 4WD & Outfitters Chattanooga, TN Four wheel drive shop fitting lift kits, wheels and tires, bumpers, rock sliders and winches, with axle swaps, exhaust fabrication, custom suspension and hydraulic steering work.
  36. Rough Country Dyersburg, TN Manufacturer and online retailer of suspension lift and leveling kits, shocks, steps, bumpers, winches, lighting and UTV and ATV parts, sold direct and through installers.
  37. Lunes Off-Road Millington, TN Off road shop north of Memphis doing suspension lifts, regearing, axle and differential work, custom fabrication and armor, and fitting winches, recovery points and onboard air.
  38. Overland Expedition Outfitters Denton, TX Overland and off road gear store stocking rooftop tents, winches, recovery equipment, suspension, wheels and vehicle parts, founded in 2020.
  39. Blue Ridge Overland Gear Bedford, VA Small batch manufacturer established in 2012 that designs and sews modular adventure bags, gear storage solutions and vehicle organizers at its own facility in Bedford.
  40. Iron Pig Off Road Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg maker and supplier of off road parts including axles, bumpers, suspension components, lighting, winches, recovery gear and interior fittings, mainly for Toyota Land Cruisers.
  41. Eastern Truck & Accessories Norfolk, VA Norfolk truck and off road accessory centre open since 2002, fitting lift and leveling kits, wheels and tires, lighting, axle and drivetrain parts, recovery and towing gear and alignments.
  42. Beach Auto Outfitters Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach outfitter fitting suspension, roof racks, off road tires, bumpers and lighting, and selling roof tents, awnings, camp kitchens, fridges, power systems and recovery gear.
  43. Off Road Innovations Winchester, VA Winchester four wheel drive shop doing suspension and steering modification, lift kits, driveshafts, custom fabrication and welding, bumpers and tire carriers, armor and recovery gear.
  44. Toys For Trucks Schofield, WI Truck and Jeep accessory store in Schofield selling lift kits, shocks, wheels, tires, winches, lighting and tonneau covers, with installation and alignment in its own shop.

What a recovery equipment supplier does

Recovery gear is safety equipment. It is rated, it wears out, and it is only as strong as what it attaches to. A good supplier asks what the vehicle weighs before recommending a winch or a rope, and will not sell you a shackle without asking where you plan to put it.

What they sell and install

  1. 01Winches, synthetic line and fairleads
  2. 02Rated recovery points, front and rear
  3. 03Kinetic ropes, straps and soft shackles
  4. 04Traction boards and jacks
  5. 05Compressors and tire repair kits

How to choose recovery gear

Buy for the loaded weight of the vehicle, and buy it once.

  1. 01Buy rated gear from known makers, with the working load marked on it.
  2. 02Size a winch to the loaded vehicle. A common rule of thumb is about one and a half times the gross weight, and your supplier can confirm it for your setup.
  3. 03Make sure the recovery points are rated and mounted to the frame. Factory tie-down loops are for shipping, not recovery.
  4. 04Get trained. A short recovery course is worth more than another piece of gear.

What to have ready before you ask for a quote

Weight and mounting decide everything.

  1. 01Vehicle and loaded weight
  2. 02Factory or aftermarket bumper, and whether it takes a winch
  3. 03Battery setup
  4. 04Whether you travel alone or in a group
  5. 05The terrain you get stuck in: sand, mud, snow, rock

Questions people ask

What is the minimum recovery kit?

Rated recovery points front and rear, a kinetic rope or strap with soft shackles, traction boards, a shovel, a tire repair kit and a compressor. Add a winch if you travel alone.

Synthetic rope or steel cable?

Synthetic is lighter, easier to handle and stores less energy if it breaks, which is why most travelers choose it. It needs protection from abrasion, heat and sunlight. Steel tolerates abuse but is heavy, and dangerous when it fails.

Where can I learn to use it?

Look for a recovery course from a trainer, or a club that runs training days. Practicing once in a parking lot beats reading about it ten times.

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