Off-road recovery gear that gets you unstuck and back on trail: ActionTrax recovery boards, a 12,000 lb winch and ARB onboard air.

Recovery gear that gets you unstuck and back on the trail

Getting stuck is part of driving dirt. A simple kit turns a bad afternoon into a short delay. Build it in this order.

• Traction: ActionTrax Recovery Boards and the Metal Tooth ActionTrax give spinning tires something to grip.
• Air: the ARB onboard air compressor lets you air down for soft ground and air back up for the drive out.
• Pulling power: the DV8 Offroad 12,000 lb recovery winch with steel cable and wired and wireless remotes, for when boards are not enough. Match it to your bumper's listed winch rating.
• Mounts: a Hi-Lift jack mount for the Big Days Chase Rack T-track and a ratcheting shovel and paddle mount for a roof rack.
• Visibility: the Body Armor 4x4 emergency LED road flare for roadside and trailside stops.

Most soft-ground recoveries start with airing down and a shovel, then boards, and only then a winch. Our recovery kit guide covers safe technique.

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