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This ^^^With stock bumpers and no sliders, I'd NOT spend money on a hi lift jack and go with the already mentioned bottle jack or the jack/jack stand combo thing ( I have one, works well). Everyone is talking about winching and or winching with a hi lift, but, your 2wd will probably not get you any deeper than some shoveling and or traction boards will get you out of. The shovel you have in your shed will work fine, no need for a fancy $200 off road shovel .
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This. I can winch ~27 feet with my setup.The Hilift winch uses an extra chain and a hook to keep tension on the main chain, while you reset the foot of the jack. There's youtube vids of it worth watching.
If you have 50' of 3/8" chain, you can winch 40' easy. I've never, ever, needed to winch ANY vehicle more than 10 feet on a trail or dirt road. And never more than 100' on a snow covered hwy. (old WW2 vet slid off, and needed a lucky break)
I don't recommend a come along unless it's synth rope or chain. I hate steel cables.
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Hahaha damn! You sink to the frame rails in your own driveway every time it rains?Just stay out of the mud and rocks you should be fine.
My driveway is exactly 1 mile of dirt road with telephone poles every 100ft or so i would really like to see someone in a 2wd get up it after a day of rain, even with max tracks and comealongs it would take you hours just to get to the halfway mark over a creek where i garauntee you sink to the frame rail.View attachment 140035
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Yes. I frequently use my tractor to pull things out. We get alot of city folks turn down it thinking it a county road and get stuckHahaha damn! You sink to the frame rails in your own driveway every time it rains?
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I saw your recommendation for a "come along". Would you mind providing a specific recommendation? Brand, size etc. Many thanks.Hey Scott, great question. Looking at your list, and knowing you have some limited funds. Start with tires first( including matching spare).You can't adventure if you can't make it there and back. Next I would put together a first aid bag and recovery kit. Traction devices are great but some other things are definitely needed. ie.....shovel, straps, come along, shackles. After that, protect your truck body . Rock sliders or some armor. Just a few things that I would do before going in the black hole of accessories and mods. Good luck on your build. Please share with us. Look forward to seeing your build and your adventures.
Since on a budget, harbor freight is ok or Amazon. I believe the one I have is 4 ton or better . I've used them for about anything. Just make sure the mechanism works properly and easily. Keep it lubricated and dry. Hope this helps.I saw your recommendation for a "come along". Would you mind providing a specific recommendation? Brand, size etc. Many thanks.
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You’re ready to dive over a double shelf pulling a trailer.My ride with 3 new mods. 35 inch mud tires and 2 inch spacers and skid plates. Ready for moderate off road adventures.