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4x4 Equaliser Straps: Usage and Benefits for Safe Vehicle Recovery

During a 4WD recovery, the chassis experiences significant stress, making it crucial not to exceed the rated capacity of recovery points. Many people use snatch straps with higher ratings than the recovery points, which can cause damage to both components. Equaliser straps offer an effective solution by distributing the load more evenly between two recovery points, virtually doubling the recovery capacity and reducing the risk of damage.

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5 Tips to Maximize EXITRAX Recovery Boards: Essential Tips for 4X4 Adventures
When it comes to off-road adventures in Australia, having reliable equipment is crucial. Among the many accessories available, Recovery boards stand out as versatile tools for tackling various terrains. Whether you're stuck in sand, mud, or need to level your...
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The Ultimate Guide to Recovery Straps and How to Use Them Safely
As a 4x4 enthusiast, having a recovery strap readily available in your kit is essential. By the end of this guide, you will have a comprehensive understanding of recovery straps and be able to make an informed decision on which one is right for you. We will explore the benefits of recovery straps and provide tips on what to look for when buying one and how to use it properly.
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How to Properly Maintain Your 4x4 Recovery Equipment | Mean Mother 4x4
Before embarking on an off-road adventure it important to do pre-trip checks on your recovery equipment! When you’re out on the trails, you never know what kind of situations you might find yourself in, so it’s essential to make sure that all of your gear is in top condition and ready for action. In this blog post, I’m going to walk you through what to check for on your 4x4 recovery equipment to make sure you’re prepared for anything that comes your way.
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4WD Recovery Kit: What 4x4 Recovery Gear do you Really Need
Importance of a 4WD Recovery Kit

A 4WD Recovery Kit, that's something you should never leave home without, especially when you're hitting' the great outdoors. I've come across too many folks stuck in a boggy beach with no recovery gear, and it ain't pretty. Before your 4WD even leaves the pavement, make sure you've got a basic recovery kit and the know-how to use it safely.

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4x4 Equaliser Straps: Usage and Benefits for Safe Vehicle Recovery
During a 4WD recovery, the chassis experiences significant stress, making it crucial not to exceed the rated capacity of recovery points. Many people use snatch straps with higher ratings than the recovery points, which can cause damage to both components. Equaliser straps offer an effective solution by distributing the load more evenly between two recovery points, virtually doubling the recovery capacity and reducing the risk of damage.
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How to decide What Recovery Gear to Use and When
Getting stuck off-road is never a fun experience, but it doesn't have to be a disaster. The key is to stay calm and follow some simple steps to get moving again safely Safety is paramount in any recovery situation, so take the time to assess your situation and make sure you have a plan that is safe, easy and simple.
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Step By Step Guide On How To Use A 4x4 Recovery Winch
Grumpy Nev answers one of the most asked questions!
How Do you Safely Recover a 4x4 using a Winch When off-road driving?
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Most Common 4x4 Winch Questions with Grumpy Nev | Mean Mother 4x4
A WINCH is not a must for a 4x4 vehicle. But, a WINCH can come in handy when you need to pull your car out of tough conditions like the beach, mud, snow, or rocky hills. A good set of RECOVERY BOARDS like the EXITRAX, and adjusted tyre pressures will get you out of a lot of recoveries with ease. However, there will come the time when even theoe will not work, having a WINCH can give you peace of mind and help you stay safe.

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Grumpy Nev's Top 3 4x4 Recovery Accessories
If you are planning on going off road, you will eventually get bogged, it’s not if but when, whether you drive on rocks, mud, sand or snow it is certain.

The list of 4x4 recovery equipment is almost never ending from shovels to high lift jacks and snatch straps to winches.

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Top 3 Best 4WDs Under $15,000
So the question is what 4WD do you buy when its going to be used as 4 wheeler and daily drive?

Well here's my top 3 picks to help you out so you don't waste your money on some cheap 4x4!

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How to do a Winch Recovery | 4x4 | Mean Mother 4x4
Mean Mother 4x4 and 4WDTV visited Janowen Hills 4WD Park to show how to do a Winch Recovery using a Snatch Block, Tree Trunk Protectors and Recovery Dampeners. Check out the Video below Here's the breakdown Gets stuck and needs...
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How to use a Recovery Board in the Sand | Get out of being Bogged with Pat Callinan
We'll show you how to use Exitrax by Mean Mother 4x4 Recovery Boards to get you out of being bogged in the sand.

In this video Pat Callinan of Channel 10's hugely popular Pat Callinan's 4x4 Adventures shows you how to use Mean Mother's Exitrax Recovery Boards to get you out of trouble when you get bogged in the sand.

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