Thread: What your truck needs.

Originally Posted by ROKTOY

For towing and light recovery work, the Super cheap strops are good value, just don't do prolonged towing with a stretch strop. Cookes snatch strops are what we use 4wding but definitely no good for towing.
I carry a small toolbox of tools and spares such as hose clamps bolts etc. and carry spare transmission oil and brake fluid, spare radiator hoses and fan belts. Pruning saw under the seat, shovel on the bonnet, torch and batteries, as well as a pick and a crowbar under the back seat. Pocket knife in the glove box with the TP.
High lift jack with chains is a good winch alternative, just be familiar with using it as such as if the jack handle decides to introduce itself to your forehead, it bloody hurts. Funny thing about a high lift jack, is that is no good as a jack unless you have bar work to jack from or clear access to a chassis rail. A good bottle jack and a few blocks of 8x2 are often more useful.

Often a short sling is useful for using the high lift directly on a wheel because as you say unless you have barwork to jack on there is nothing else.