Spyderman
New Member
Somebody to go with, Someboby to go with, Somebody to go with.
Decent recovery points front & rear
Tow rope
Shackles
Mobile phone
water
basic tools
torch
shovel
jack
spare wheel
wheel brace
Worth a look here; http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/getting-started-61346.html
Decent recovery points front & rear
Tow rope
Shackles
Mobile phone
water
basic tools
torch
shovel
jack
spare wheel
wheel brace
Worth a look here; http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/getting-started-61346.html
lil-landy
New Member
Ahh good. As long as people aren't saying new suspension etc etc etc lol
People to go with shouldn't be a problem. Plenty of lads at work are into it, but most are in mitshibishis (sp? I'm dyspastic) and toyotas. Wondered if a pretty much stock landrover is up to it.
List to get:
2 tow rope strops (got 2 already, but since a "couple" was mentioned, I'm gonna get four)
And shackles (only got 1 on front and one on rear, but I'm a climber, and equalisation of anchor points is essential, otherwise I'm not comfortable)
Thanks guys!
People to go with shouldn't be a problem. Plenty of lads at work are into it, but most are in mitshibishis (sp? I'm dyspastic) and toyotas. Wondered if a pretty much stock landrover is up to it.
List to get:
2 tow rope strops (got 2 already, but since a "couple" was mentioned, I'm gonna get four)
And shackles (only got 1 on front and one on rear, but I'm a climber, and equalisation of anchor points is essential, otherwise I'm not comfortable)
Thanks guys!
fenby1976
New Member
Your standard 110 would probably be able to **** all over your mates in their Toyotas and Mitsubishies due to it's superior suspension design. If your mates are well kitted up and you go laning with them then all you really need are decent front and rear recovery points. You've probably got a tow bar on the back - fit a hitch with a jaw and pin if you don't already have one (ropes and winch hooks can slip off tow balls). Get a pair of JATE rings for front recovery points. If you've never driven a Land-Rover off road properly then some off-road driving tuition would be a good idea, or get one of your mates (who knows what he's doing) to show you.
Some ingenuity, rope, high-lift jack, adjustable chain, a couple of steel spikes and a sledge hammer will get you out of most tricky situations.
Some ingenuity, rope, high-lift jack, adjustable chain, a couple of steel spikes and a sledge hammer will get you out of most tricky situations.
Leonberger
Active Member
A good sence of humor lol . And patience ...
Oh and a CB radio .. its good to find out how your group are finding the lane or calling for a help or just good ole banter ....
LB
Oh and a CB radio .. its good to find out how your group are finding the lane or calling for a help or just good ole banter ....
LB
lil-landy
New Member
CB radio. How complicated?
Paul D, I may just take you up on that.
And jaw and pin. Is this a bit like the military tow hitch, or is the the one where a bolt like thing slips into the holes, and a pin goes through the bottom?
If so, I've got a military hitch, and I can nick the other type from work!
For "nick" read "borrow"
Paul D, I may just take you up on that.
And jaw and pin. Is this a bit like the military tow hitch, or is the the one where a bolt like thing slips into the holes, and a pin goes through the bottom?
If so, I've got a military hitch, and I can nick the other type from work!
For "nick" read "borrow"
CB almost any will do, mine's an old 40 channel Midland on UK channels only.
You'd be welcome anytime I'm free, put a shout out on the greenlane forum, maybe.
Military hitch is fine, I have a concealed socket, so swap between towball and shackle .. for towing or laning/offroading ..
You'd be welcome anytime I'm free, put a shout out on the greenlane forum, maybe.
Military hitch is fine, I have a concealed socket, so swap between towball and shackle .. for towing or laning/offroading ..
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classic kev
Well-Known Member
Ya might think about an industrial size can of WD40 or similar and a small 12v compressor can be handy. A few essential spares like fuses. A pack of cable ties and a couple of bungee cords.
lil-landy
New Member
Somebody mentioned a CB radio. Looking at one of the starter packs on 4x4cb. I'm saving up.
Tea, well, if we go out for a greenlane with friends. I'll be the most popular person there. Don't ask why but I've still got a norgie from some time or another away with the marines!
Got a small box of fuses ready to go!
Had a think, and if I get stuck in mud, I've shoved some gaitors, waterproof trousers and some gloves in the box!
I've got maps for most of the peak district, but the one I'm looking at most at the moment is around Stanage and Burbage. Obviously theres the long causeway at Stanage, but I've noticed some around Lady Cannings Plantation.
So if anyones up for a day out some weekend mid-Feb. I reckon I'll be "ready" to go by then!
Pikey
Dummy Ejection Facilitator..
Originally Posted by Spyderman
Somebody to go with, Someboby to go with, Somebody to go with. Check
Decent recovery points front & rear Check, I was looking earlier, theres 2 on front and 2 on back Make sure they are proper recovery points not LR lashdown eyes.
Tow rope Check. Used an old climbing rope yesterday, dynamic I know, but worked very well NO NO NO!! I've towed cars with old climbing ropes and even freed off seized brakes on an old transit pickup using a climbing rope. But it's bloody dangerous. Do not use any dynamic ropes especially old climbing ropes for recovery work. Buy a proper 2tonne rated liting strop.
Shackles
Mobile phone Check
water Check basic tools Check
torch Check
shovel Check, but don't tell work this is what I'm using it for!
jack mmm, only got the standard one. Is saving up for a hi-lift a good idea? Yes definately and get a Jack-all or Hi-lift don't get A cheaP FARM JACK off Fleabay and learn to use it. they are quite capable of breaking an arm or ya face if used in correctly.
spare wheel Check
wheel brace Check
And add a basic toolkit with plenty of duct tape and cable ties thrown in with it.
Pikey
Dummy Ejection Facilitator..
Halfords don't sell recovery strops they do sell ****e towing ropes but they are no good for getting a stuck landy out of mud and ****e. Go to Machine Mart or similar and buy a 2tonne rated lifting strap. I prefer the 4mtr ones my self but any length will do the longer they are the less chance you have of getting stuck in the same hole as the person you are recovering.
Lifting strops have a safety factor of 7:1 built in so 2 tonnnes have a swl of 14tonnes.
mysteryman
New Member
Bought a two ton towing strop from a local shop to me - Mincost. Have a look at mincost.co.uk. I think mine is about 20 ft and was cheap too.
Pikey
Dummy Ejection Facilitator..
Yep thems the one's If you're considering borrowing one off a lorry get a fairly new one that hasn't had too much abuse, and which hasn't been out in the sun too long as UV light weakens them.
