Our Recommended Tools & Gear

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Recovery & Towing Gear

HORUSDY Heavy Duty Tow Strap

HORUSDY Heavy Duty Tow Strap

$49.99

Nylon 3" x 30' strap with hooks and 3/4 D Ring Shackles. 32,000 lbs break strength. Essential for ATV recovery in mud or snow.

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Rhino USA D Ring Shackles

Rhino USA D Ring Shackles

$44.99

2-pack, 3/4" with 7/8 pin. 41,850lb break strength. Pair with tow straps for reliable off-road recovery.

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Smittybilt GEN 2 XRC Winch

Smittybilt GEN 2 XRC Winch

$329.99

12,000 lb capacity. Waterproof, wireless remote. Real-world tested in mud and snow. Built tough for ATV recovery.

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Welding & Metalwork

ARCCAPTAIN Auto-Darkening Helmet

ARCCAPTAIN Auto-Darkening Helmet

$89.99

3.94" x 3.66" true color view. Solar powered. 4 arc sensors. Perfect for stick, MIG, and TIG welding.

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ARCCAPTAIN E7018 Welding Rods

ARCCAPTAIN E7018 Welding Rods

$24.99

1/8" low hydrogen carbon steel. 10 lb pack. All-around rods for farm repairs and trailer fixes.

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Lincoln Welder

Lincoln Electric MIG Welder

$449.99

Legendary reliability. Multi-process capability. Built to last for real workshop use.

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Hand Tools & Socket Sets

LLNDEI 151 Piece Ratchet Tool Set

LLNDEI 151 Piece Ratchet Tool Set

$89.99

1/4" 3/8" drive with SAE and metric sockets. Everything for ATVs, cars, and small engines.

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AEROFORCE Torque Wrench Set

AEROFORCE 3-Piece Torque Wrench Set

$34.99

1/4", 3/8", 1/2" drive. Click-style, precise spec fastening for bikes, motos, and cars.

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DEWALT 20V Combo Kit

DEWALT 20V MAX Drill & Impact Combo

$129.99

Lightweight and powerful. 2 batteries, charger, and bag included. Essential power tools.

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Electrical & Testing Tools

Klein Digital Multimeter

Klein Digital Multimeter

$49.99

Auto-ranging, backlit display. Perfect for testing batteries, outlets, fuses, and wires. The meter we use daily.

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Fluke SmarTrace BK120

Fluke SmarTrace BK120

$79.99

Professional-grade tracing meter. Larger display, solid probes. A step up for frequent repairs.

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Upgrade Max 300A Solenoid

Upgrade Max 300A 12V Solenoid

$19.99

Nickel-plated, heavy duty. For golf carts, winches, marine. Direct replacement quality.

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Small Engines & Chainsaws

Stihl MS 162 Chainsaw

Stihl MS 162 Chainsaw

$649.99

30cm bar. Legendary reliability. Our go-to for firewood, storm cleanup, and real work.

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Gumout Carburetor Cleaner

Gumout Carburetor & Choke Cleaner

$12.99

16 oz jet spray. Works in ATVs, chainsaws, and small engines. One can often fixes running issues.

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Warn VR EVO Winch

Warn VR EVO Winch

$599.99

Trusted for off-road vehicle recovery. Fast, tough, easy install. Real-world tested.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

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