The X-BULL 4WD Recovery Kit packs Gen3.0 recovery tracks, an 8000 kg / 9 m tow strap, shackles, an 8-ton snatch block, a recovery damper, shovel, 5T shackle hitch receiver, hitch lock, tyre deflator, bag, leashes and stickers as listed on the product page. Use tracks when tyres have dug in, the strap for kinetic recovers between rated points, the snatch block to change pull direction or roughly double line pull, and the damper on every tensioned winch line — never a standard towball.
Browse the kit and matching winches in Auto accessories → Winches.
In the box (per the live listing)
Confirm every line on the product page before you leave home — pack lists can vary by batch, but this SKU’s published inclusions are:
- 2× Recovery tracks Gen3.0 with mounting pins — boards listed at 1060 × 310 × 60 mm, 10 ton flat-ground capacity class
- 8000 kg / 9 m tow strap
- 2× 4.75 tonne shackles
- 8-ton snatch block
- Recovery damper — layered reinforced PVC with Velcro tabs; listing notes about 500 × 430 × 25 mm
- Folding survival shovel
- Shackle hitch receiver — forged aluminium, 50 × 50 × 155 mm, capacity 5T / 11000LBS on the listing
- Trailer hitch lock
- Tire deflator (0–70 psi dial range on the listing)
- Carry bag, track leashes, X-BULL stickers
Package size and kit weight are published on the page (about 12 kg kit weight on that listing). Fitting note: designed to work with X-BULL or other brand winches.
When to use each piece
Gen3.0 recovery tracks
Use when: the tyre is spinning and has dug a hole in sand, mud or snow.
How: clear a path, seat the board under the driven wheel, drive straight on, recover the board with the leash.
Do not: stand downhill of a spinning tyre or leave boards unsecured on the highway.
8000 kg / 9 m tow strap
Use when: a second vehicle can perform a kinetic (snatch) recovery between rated points.
How: rated soft shackles/bow shackles only; clear stretch zone; communicate.
Do not: attach to a towball, tie rod, or random bumper hole.
4.75 t shackles
Use when: connecting strap or winch hardware to rated points / hitch receiver.
Do not: side-load the pin or use damaged, stretched shackles.
8-ton snatch block
Use when: you need a double-line winch pull for more force, or a redirected pull around an obstacle.
How: rated tree trunk protector or ground anchor; damper on the line; expect slower line speed.
More context: winch + snatch block + damper + tracks.
Recovery damper
Use when: every time a winch line or strap is under serious tension.
How: Velcro the damper over the mid-span of the live line.
Why: helps dump energy if the line fails.
Folding shovel
Use when: you need to dig ahead of tracks, clear mud from lugs, or trench for a better winch angle.
5T shackle hitch receiver + hitch lock
Use when: converting a receiver-style towbar into a rated recovery connection by replacing the tow tongue — capacity 5T / 11000LBS on the listing.
Do not: winch off a standard towball. See rated recovery points. Secure with a proper hitch pin; the lockable pin option improves security.
Tyre deflator
Use when: dropping pressures for sand before you dig to the hubs. Re-inflate before highway speeds.
Suggested order of operations on the track
- Stop digging — ease off the throttle
- Drop tyre pressures if sand demands it
- Place tracks; shovel as needed
- If still stuck, set rated anchors and winch with a damper
- Add snatch block if angle or force requires it
- Use the tow strap only with a competent second vehicle and rated points
Size the winch itself to about 1.5–2× GVM — e.g. 12000LBS or 14500LBS synthetic models.
Who the full kit suits
Owners building a first serious recovery bag for dual-cab touring, or winch owners who still lack tracks, a damper and a rated hitch receiver. The kit does not include a winch — buy capacity separately from the winches collection.
Pack weight and vehicle placement
The listing notes about 12 kg kit weight and a published carton size. Stash the bag where you can reach it without unloading the whole canopy: side locker or rear drawer beats buried under camping gear when you are already dug in.
Practice before you need it
On a quiet paddock day, practice seating Gen3.0 boards, Velcro-ing the damper, and fitting the 5T receiver into a spare hitch pin. Muscle memory beats reading the bag label in fading light on a beach.
FAQ
Does the X-BULL recovery kit include a winch?
No. This SKU is the accessory kit (tracks, strap, block, damper, hitch gear). Buy the winch separately from the winches collection.
What size are the Gen3.0 tracks in the kit?
1060 × 310 × 60 mm on the kit listing.
Is the hitch receiver a substitute for chassis recovery points?
It converts a receiver towbar into a rated recovery hitch connection as specified (5T / 11000LBS on the listing). It does not make a towball safe. Know your vehicle’s rated points.
Can I use the snatch block with non-X-BULL winches?
The listing notes fitting for X-BULL or other brand winches — still match working load limits across rope, block and anchors.
What is the tow strap rating in the kit?
The listing includes an 8000 kg / 9 m tow strap — use only between rated points with clear communication.
How big is the recovery damper?
The kit listing notes about 500 × 430 × 25 mm layered reinforced PVC with Velcro tabs.
Where is the kit sold?
X-BULL 4WD Recovery Kit product page.
Should I deflate tyres before placing tracks in sand?
Often yes for soft sand — use the included deflator carefully, then re-inflate before highway speeds.
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