Tips and Tricks — bow shackle

What is the strongest recovery point on your vehicle?

Posted by Chris Jurden on October 3, 2022

A true recovery point is a spot on a vehicle that can support the weight of the vehicle when being towed or pulled. These points are usually frame-mounted, like a shackle mount on a steel bumper, or a tab underneath the front or rear end with a solid hook or loop. Most vehicles have a spot somewhere...just in case they need a tow or basic street recovery. But what is the strongest, safest spot?

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THE HEAT IS UPON US! ARE YOU PREPARED?

Posted by Chris Jurden on May 19, 2021

Well, it's here. The temps are officially at triple digits here in the Arizona desert! I know not everyone lives in this kind of heat, but summer heat doesn't have to be in the hundreds to be harmful. In fact, most heat related emergencies happen well under 100 degrees, so it's good to be prepared.

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When should you replace your off-road gear?

Posted by Chris Jurden on March 11, 2021

Take care of your gear, and it will take care of you! Does that sound familiar? That was the first statement on the gear maintenance post a month ago. It's true, but will gear last forever? Maybe, let's dive into some reasons to replace it and make sure you have quality, safe gear that will always be ready for a recovery. Let's break it down There are several completely different items in you recovery kit. All of them require different maintenance and cleaning, and all of them can wear in different ways. This goes for any gear, any brand. Here at GearAmerica,...

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Snatch Blocks! Which one and why?

Posted by Chris Jurden on January 7, 2021

The Snatch Block is a must-have for any recovery gear kit. The possibilities are endless when it comes to uses and function. Whether you are using it to self-recover, change directions, pull someone else out, or double the pulling power of your winch, the Snatch Block is a tool that everyone should have in their rig.

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Tow Strap? Kinetic Rope? Why you need BOTH!

Posted by Chris Jurden on December 9, 2020

Having proper, well made, safe gear for a recovery is paramount, and here at GearAmerica, all of our products go through extremely stringent engineering, and testing so we can provide the safest gear for tough situations. Our Tow Straps and Kinetic Recovery Ropes are the best in the industry, but there is sometimes confusion when it comes to needing and using them. A Tow Strap and Kinetic Rope are very different, and are for different kinds of recoveries.

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Tips and Tricks — bow shackle

What is the strongest recovery point on your vehicle?

THE HEAT IS UPON US! ARE YOU PREPARED?

When should you replace your off-road gear?

Snatch Blocks! Which one and why?

Tow Strap? Kinetic Rope? Why you need BOTH!

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