Reddit reviews TEKTON 5547 4-Ton Dual Gear Power Puller
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Ratcheting gear pulley system allows for one handed effort to pull heavy loadsDual gears and locking pawls distribute pulling force evenlyHardened all-steel construction with corrosion-resistant galvanized finish1/4 in. aircraft-grade braided steel cableSelf-closing safety latches on hooks offer sure connections21 in. high-leverage steel ratchet handle with cushioned nonslip grip
Before I start this list I am going to say none of these are affiliate links. I'm googling amazon to give OP ideas. None of these specific products that are recommended but it's a "WTF is that?" answer to some things I'm going to bring up.
I'm going to say a plunger is the first thing I buy for a new home (and learn to use it. The "innie flap" has a purpose.)
When it comes to tools that I think are common but by friends apparently don't own until things go wonky?
Wonderbar
A back up sump pump. (I've had to dig one out at 3 am during a power surge that fried my sump pump in the basement)
If there is no power - some way to manually remove the water. There are hand-cranked pumps available that I don't think people think about needing.
A refrigerator dolly. (Apparently it's called an appliance truck and you can find them for a LOT less than this)
Tarps. Just have 3 more
than you think you'd need. If a tree fell on your house and your "old lady neighbor 3 houses up" can you help? (I have a tarp issue. I will admit it. Once they start Tarp Hoarders Anonymous? I'll join)
A basic understanding of electricity and a labeled chart in your fuse box of what switches control what in the house. Let's pretend you're not home and there is some event that causes 2 foot of water in your basement. You need an idiot proof chart that says - TURN OFF THIS THIS AND THAT if Frosty has a meltdown near the dryer.
A clamp style volt meter. Becuase you never want to "think" a wire is not live and find out the hard way.
Tiny little screwdrivers that you think you'll never need unless you loose a nose pad off your glasses.
Spare garden hose that you're not attached to incase you need to use it reroute the run off from an ice dam or syphon out something crazy. (I call him the tribute hose... he just hangs out waiting for the day he's going to get cut up for parts)
Quikcrete. - Story time. My SO got annoyed at the siding on this little part of the house that stuck out about 14" and decided the day before an ice storm was the PERFECT time to redo the siding. That couldn't take more than an hour, right? NO! We found out that there wasn't a full wall behind the siding and about 2 hours before icepocalypse hit we were trying to find a way to pour a new footing for a structural support that apparently had never supported the structure. Long story short - sometimes you need stuff NOW and the hardware store is closed. fast drying concrete can be stored pretty much forever if you keep it away from humidity)
A come-along. Straighten out or pull what ever you want.
My shop vac is a popular item when things go wrong. I think that baby has spent more time in other people's houses than I have.
Vinegar. Lots of vinegar. It's hard for vinegar to go bad and too many people I know have had "OH - ICK" issues to not have several gallons on hand at a time. You can use it to kill a bunch of nastys. (and weeds if you decide having a pretty lawn is important)
A Bow. I consider this a tool. Some people think it's a weapon. I think it's a tool. You can take down supper or shoot a guideline up over the roof of a 2 story house if need be.
Chicken wire.
Ugh... I can't remember the name of this stuff - there is a tape that only sticks to itself. It's rubber. You can use it to seal leaks or fix your couch (I will circle back and see if I can rememeber what it's called if no one jumps in)
I think that's the list for the moment.
This will be an intersting post to follow. Thanks for making us think about things differently.
The Jeep KL is great!
https://streamable.com/660c3
But that case could be reworked.
Replace the shovel with this: heavy duty shovel
Leave one of those "tow only straps" in there and replace the other with 2 of these 2"x30' recovery strap or a 20' and a 30'
Add one or two of these: soft shackles
One of these in there too. 4-Ton come along
Move the flashlight and the knife into the jeep, seriously, that needs to be close to you to be helpful.
If you have any questions about offroad recovery please feel free to pm me.
Most importantly Enjoy the great outdoors!
TEKTON 5547 4-Ton Dual Gear Power Puller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPPBHO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GQaGyb6K9N6GF
For a situation where one or two people could push your vehicle out of being stuck yes it would probably work, for being actually stuck no. For cheap you're better off with a 25ft chain and a hi-lift with winching kit or a dual gear comealong.
Cant see how the truck is positioned. Is it at the bottom of the hill facing up? In the middle of the hill? Do you have another vehicle available?
Lots of ways to do this you could use a come along.
If you dont think you will use that much or want to avoid the cable and you have some good chains available you could always use a Hi lift jack (we call em trailer jacks here) as a winch as well.
It really doesnt appear that you are in a horrible situation from these pics. You could probably use that plywood there to put under the trucks oem jack and jack it up some to put more of those concrete blocks under the tires.
Not knowing exactly how the truck sits and what you have available and or are willing to purchase makes it hard to recommend things.
Good luck, be safe and check the ratings when using any type of strap/cable/chain under these circumstances!
just a heads up, if you put a word in [ ] and the link in () immediately after it makes a hyper link. For example cable winch
Ta da, happy wheeling, stay safe and always use a tree saver and proper safety strap wise.
2011 Xterra, I don't really off-road, but I do get stuck a good amount. I live in northern Michigan.
Try one of these?
https://www.amazon.ca/TEKTON-5547-4-Ton-Power-Puller/dp/B000NPPBHO?th=1&psc=1&source=googleshopping&locale=en-CA&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_9pvhzuqrji_e