Shop Our 16 Essentials
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Recovery & Towing Gear
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
$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
$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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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
$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 Electric MIG Welder
$449.99
Legendary reliability. Multi-process capability. Built to last for real workshop use.
View on Amazon →Hand Tools & Socket Sets
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 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 MAX Drill & Impact Combo
$129.99
Lightweight and powerful. 2 batteries, charger, and bag included. Essential power tools.
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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
$79.99
Professional-grade tracing meter. Larger display, solid probes. A step up for frequent repairs.
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Upgrade Max 300A 12V Solenoid
$19.99
Nickel-plated, heavy duty. For golf carts, winches, marine. Direct replacement quality.
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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 & 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
$599.99
Trusted for off-road vehicle recovery. Fast, tough, easy install. Real-world tested.
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