Recovery Gear
From traction mats to kinetic recovery ropes, there are a range of 4x4 recovery gear options available in Australia.
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The best 4x4 recovery kits in Australia 2023
Don’t get stuck between a rock and a hard place in the middle of nowhere with this extensive range of 4x4 recovery kits containing all you need in one bag
![4 X 4 Australia Gear 2022 Isuzu Mux Tag Recovery Bar 30](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/private/s--pyovIlLC--/c_limit,h_6000,w_6000/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,g_xy_center,q_auto:good,x_3360,y_2240/c_scale,w_300/v1/4x4 Australia/Gear/2022/isuzu_mux_tag_recovery_bar_30.jpg)
Isuzu MU-X build: TAG XR recovery bar fitted
Our Isuzu MU-X becomes the recipient of the first TAG XR recovery bar for a 4x4 wagon
![Advanced winching](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/private/s--R3k-ZOIw--/c_limit,h_6000,w_6000/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,g_xy_center,q_auto:good,x_3381,y_3177/c_scale,w_300/v1/4x4 Australia/Gear/2022/Advanced_winching_techniques_24.jpg)
How to perform a difficult winch recovery
To escape tricky off-road traps, you’re going to need some advanced winching techniques in your arsenal
![How to perform a winch recovery](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/private/s--_aJM38gk--/c_limit,h_6000,w_6000/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,g_xy_center,q_auto:good,x_3553,y_2450/c_scale,w_300/v1/4x4 Australia/Gear/2022/Using_a_winch_4x4_13.jpg)
How to perform a winch recovery
How to use an electric winch to perform a basic vehicle recovery
![MaxTrax recovery kit on the 4X4 Australia D-MAX](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/private/s--CJ2zWalV--/c_limit,h_6000,w_6000/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,g_xy_center,q_auto:good,x_3572,y_2986/c_scale,w_300/v1/4x4 Australia/Gear/2022/MAXTRAX_recovery_kit_Isuzu_D-MAX_3.jpg)
4X4 Australia D-MAX gets a MaxTrax recovery kit
The 4X4 Australia D-MAX is ready to hit the tracks, with a comprehensive MaxTrax recovery kit the final piece of the puzzle
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How To: Snatch recovery
We explain how to safely use a snatch strap or a kinetic recovery rope
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Ironman recovery points + Carbon winch mounts + Warn winch
New 4x4 kit from Ironman 4x4, Carbon Offroad and Warn
![1422 X 948 Web Cover Jpg](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/upload/s--nBaebkkc--/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good/c_scale,w_300/v1/archive/whichcar/2020/07/22/-1/1422x948_web_cover.jpg)
New 4x4 gear: Uniden jumpstart kit + GME Connect range + Piranha recovery kit
New 4x4 equipment released by Uniden, GME and Piranha Offroad
![1422 X 948 Web Cover Jpg](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/upload/s--WnNIw3ni--/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good/c_scale,w_300/v1/archive/whichcar/2020/07/06/-1/1422x948_web_cover.jpg)
New gear: EFS winch recovery kit + TRED bracket + MSA 4x4 drop slide
A winch recovery kit from EFS, new TRED mounting brackets and MSA 4x4’s drop slide..
![New 4x4 soft shackles recovery points 4x4 products August 2019](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/upload/s--5umQz-tD--/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good/c_scale,w_300/v1/archive/whichcar/2019/08/08/-1/New-4x4-soft-shackles-recovery-points-4x4-products-August-2019.jpg)
New 4x4 soft shackles and recovery points: August 2019
Ironman 4x4 soft shackles and rated recovery points, as well as Sherpa 4x4 soft shackles, arrive on the 4x4 recovery scene.
![New 4x4 Gear ARB Intensity V2 Ironman 4x4 Hilux Bullbar Carbon Offroad recovery rope](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/upload/s--ykcjUYQ2--/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good/c_scale,w_300/v1/archive/whichcar/2019/02/14/-1/New-4x4-Gear-ARB-Intensity-V2-Ironman-4x4-Hilux-Bullbar-Carbon-Offroad-recovery-rope.jpg)
New 4x4 Gear: ARB Intensity V2, Ironman 4x4 Hilux Bullbar, Carbon Offroad recovery rope
The tough stuff for the tough life.
![SEMA 2018 MAXTRAX showcases new 4x4 recovery gear](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/upload/s--V3KVKTjl--/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good/c_scale,w_300/v1/archive/whichcar/2018/11/15/-1/SEMA-2018-MAXTRAX-showcases-new-4x4-recovery-gear.jpg)
MAXTRAX showcases new 4x4 recovery gear at SEMA 2018: video
Brad McCarthy shows off two all-new MAXTRAX products, and they aren’t recovery boards.
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New 4x4 Gear: MSA 4x4 water bra, Maxxis Razr, RM Williams recovery kit
Gear to keep you out of any tough spot.
![New 4 X 4 Gear Rhino Rack Awning Ironman Recovery Points 4 X 4 Trip Essentials Jpg](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/upload/s--99ztKreP--/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good/c_scale,w_300/v1/archive/whichcar/2018/05/03/-1/New-4x4-Gear-Rhino-Rack-awning-Ironman-recovery-points-4x4-trip-essentials.jpg)
New 4x4 Gear: Rhino-Rack awning; Ironman 4x4 recovery points; 4x4 trip essentials
From portable awnings to portable mobile network boosters, don't leave home without these new gear.
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Best 4x4 gear of 2017: ARB recovery kit, Aisin clutch kit, EZDown and more
ARB Weekend Recovery Kit, Rhino-Rack Foxwing Awning, Diesel Power Chip, Aisin Clutch Kit, Outback Accessories’ Fuel Tank, and EZDown.
![Toyota Land Cruiser ARB recovery kit](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/upload/s--mFmTO8bG--/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good/c_scale,w_300/v1/archive/4x4/2017/10/25/120447/Toyota-Land-Cruiser--ARB-recovery-kit.jpg)
Rated recovery points explained
To handle the enormous load forces involved in a winch or snatch-strap recovery, you’ll need a rated recovery point.
![New Gear](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/upload/s---t4k12En--/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good/c_scale,w_300/v1/archive/4x4/2017/07/18/108302/New-Gear.jpg)
New 4X4 gear: ARB Weekend Recovery Kit, Continental tyres, Narva LED
New off-road kit to take on your next weekend adventure!
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Thorburns Recovery Points: Product test
Getting 70 Series Cruisers out of bog holes
![Latest gear for your 4x4 main](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/upload/s--kPcR79LD--/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good/c_scale,w_300/v1/archive/4x4/2017/03/15/94355/Latest-gear-for-your-4x4-LEDs-batteries-and-recovery-gear-main.jpg)
Latest 4x4 gear: LEDs, batteries and recovery gear
From LEDs to mud guards and everything in-between!
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Hill-stall recoveries
Steep hills can lead to catastrophic damage if attacked incorrectly. Here’s how to tackle them safely.
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How to: Winch redirection
Through the art of redirection, your winch can become an incredibly powerful tool.
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How to: Using a high-lift jack
A high-lift jack is one of the most useful tools in a recovery kit, but it’s also one of the most dangerous.
![4X4 recovery guide: the snatch](https://assets.whichcar.com.au/image/upload/s--1cCsNW2B--/ar_1.5170212765957447,c_fill,f_auto,q_auto:good/c_scale,w_300/v1/archive/4x4/2016/04/29/63875/4X4-recovery-guide-the-snatch-main.jpg)
4X4 recovery guide: the snatch
Snatch recoveries can be extremely dangerous if done incorrectly. But done the right way, they are a vital part of safe four-wheel driving.
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4X4 recovery guide: recovery kits
You can go bush without a recovery kit, but you really shouldn’t? Part 2 of our recovery guide series explains what to pack in a recovery kit.