New products and general announcements from Trail Toys

Don't mean to steal your thunder here Nathan, but here is my go to for items like that: http://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/default.asp

Perhaps not to steal you business, however, take what they have and make them better

 

You're not stealing anything, and I do appreciate the heads up on that website. The item I'm working isn't available on their site, but could be used in conjunction with a good amount of their product.

 

Good I have some of their stuff already...

 

On another subject, what is the go to hi-lift mount that everyone is using right now? I know there are all kinds of options, just wanted to know if one stood out from the rest.

 

I have the 4XRAC mount for a Jeep it was cheaper than any mount you could buy at the time



If I was going for DIY and to save some coin, can't beat BensonX's method: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-hi-lift-and-tool-mounts.260147/

 

That is the mount I'm considering for this project. No need to reinvent the wheel when you can buy it on Amazon for $30.00.

 

I have the 4xrac- just installed it last weekend. Works great. No rattles or movement of the jack and I have the heavy 60".

 

I have a question for everyone. I am considering bringing a longer version of the soft shackle to market and need to know what length everyone thinks is best.

I'm leaning towards either a 15 or 20 foot version. These are relatively light weight and much more flexible than your standard strap.

The new straps will have the same load capacity as the soft shackles, which are rated at 5,300lbs for a straight pull and 10,600 lbs when doubled up. You may say that's low, but consider that each shackle has a factor of safety of 5. So the breaking strength is 26,500lbs for a straight pull.

So what does everyone think?

 

I'm pretty happy with the current shackle length. Even when doubling up, worked out well for me.

 

Good deal. The new option will be a strap, not a shackle, so both products will be available.

 

You tell me this after my new tree saver will be delivered tomorrow.

 

I'm sure you bought it from Amazon. Return it!

 

Not a very flattering picture, but here are the new 15' Recovery Slings. I'll get some better shots and put them on the website this weekend.

 

Nice

 

5300lb straight pull
10,600lb doubled up pull

Factor of 5 safety factor

26,500 breaking on straight pull
53,000 braking on doubled up pull

Weight: 5lbs

 

Awesome. How much they run?

 

$75.00

I think I can get them in a padded flat rate envelope, so $6.00 shipping. If not, they'll have to go in a medium flat rate box, so $12.00.

 

Put the new recovery sling to use while tensioning @greeneggsnspam 's winch line.

 

Would there be any interest in an introductory price kind of group buy for the new Recovery Slings?