Thunder TDR04010 Complete 4WD Recovery Kit - 8000KG with Free Winch Damper & Snatch Block

Essential recovery gear for every off-road adventure, backed by professional-grade components and comprehensive safety equipment.

Product Overview

The Thunder TDR04010 represents a complete vehicle recovery solution designed for Australian off-road conditions. This kit combines an 8000KG snatch strap with essential recovery hardware, all contained within a heavy-duty storage bag. The package includes two valuable bonus items: a professional winch damper (TDR04003) and a 9000KG snatch block (TDR04004), providing everything needed for safe vehicle recovery operations. Suitable for 4WD enthusiasts, weekend tourers, and remote area travellers who require reliable extraction equipment. The snatch strap features independently tested nylon webbing certified to 15% above rated breaking strength, while all components meet Australian off-road recovery standards.

Key Specifications

• Main kit rated to 8000KG working load limit
• Snatch strap constructed from reinforced nylon webbing with protective neoprene sleeves
• Tree trunk protector prevents bark damage and protects winch rope
• Two bow shackles included for secure attachment points
• Professional leather gloves provide hand protection during recovery operations
• Bonus winch damper weighs 1.1KG with hi-vis reflective tape
• Bonus snatch block rated 9000KG WLL with 15000KG minimum breaking strength
• Snatch block compatible with 8-13mm rope or cable diameter
• Complete kit weight: 13.6KG (10KG main kit + 1.1KG damper + 2.5KG snatch block)
• Storage bag dimensions: 230mm (L) × 87mm (W) × 20mm (H)

Features & Benefits

Complete Recovery System - Eliminates the need for multiple purchases by providing snatch recovery, winch protection, and mechanical advantage components in one comprehensive package, ensuring you're prepared for boggy tracks, sand recoveries, and steep inclines.

Professional-Grade Construction - The 8000KG snatch strap exceeds rated capacity by 15% in independent testing, featuring heavy-duty reinforced stitching and a red centre flag for clear visibility during recovery operations, critical for safe kinetic energy recoveries in remote locations.

Tree and Equipment Protection - The included tree trunk protector serves dual purposes: prevents ringbarking damage to native vegetation and protects expensive winch rope from abrasion, essential for responsible off-road recovery practices.

Enhanced Winch Capacity - The bonus 9000KG snatch block effectively doubles your winch's pulling capacity by redirecting the load, while also enabling angle changes for challenging recovery scenarios where direct line pulls aren't possible.

Critical Safety Equipment - The winch damper (1.1KG weight meets 4WD competition standards) ensures cables drop safely to ground rather than recoiling toward vehicles or personnel in the event of cable failure, with hi-vis reflective strips for visibility during low-light recoveries.

Secure Attachment Points - Two bow shackles provide versatile connection options for recovery points, tree protectors, or winch extensions, manufactured to withstand the dynamic forces generated during snatch recoveries.

Hand Protection - Quality leather gloves prevent rope burns and hand injuries when handling recovery equipment under tension, essential safety gear whether working with synthetic rope or steel cable.

Organised Storage - Heavy-duty storage bag keeps all components together and protected from UV damage and contamination when not in use, with dimensions suitable for mounting in most 4WD cargo areas or drawer systems.

Technical Specs

• Main Recovery Kit SKU: TDR04010
• Bonus Winch Damper SKU: TDR04003
• Bonus Snatch Block SKU: TDR04004
• Snatch Strap Rating: 8000KG minimum breaking strength (tested 15% above rating)
• Snatch Strap Material: Reinforced nylon webbing with neoprene end sleeves
• Tree Protector: Heavy-duty webbing construction
• Bow Shackles: 2 units included (grade rated for recovery operations)
• Gloves: Leather construction, supplied as pair
• Winch Damper Material: Heavy-duty vinyl with hi-vis reflective tape
• Winch Damper Weight: 1.1KG (meets 4WD competition standards)
• Winch Damper Attachment: Long velcro strips
• Snatch Block Working Load Limit: 9000KG
• Snatch Block Breaking Strain: 15000KG minimum
• Snatch Block Rope/Cable Compatibility: 8mm to 13mm diameter
• Snatch Block Weight: 2.5KG
• Storage Bag: Heavy-duty construction with carry handles
• Total Package Weight: 13.6KG
• Storage Bag Dimensions: 230mm (L) × 87mm (W) × 20mm (H)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a snatch strap and a winch extension strap? Snatch straps are designed to stretch and store kinetic energy for dynamic recoveries, while winch straps don't stretch and are used for static pulling. This kit's snatch strap is specifically for kinetic recovery operations.

Can the snatch block be used with both synthetic rope and steel cable? Yes, the TDR04004 snatch block accommodates rope or cable between 8mm and 13mm diameter, making it compatible with most aftermarket and factory winch lines on Australian 4WD vehicles.

Why is a winch damper necessary for recovery operations? If a winch cable fails under load, the damper's 1.1KG weight forces the cable to drop to the ground rather than recoiling at high speed toward the vehicle or operator, preventing serious injury.

What's included in the main recovery kit versus the bonus items? The TDR04010 kit includes 8000KG snatch strap, tree protector, 2 bow shackles, gloves, and storage bag. Bonus items are the TDR04003 winch damper and TDR04004 9000KG snatch block, supplied separately.

Are these components suitable for commercial or competition use? The winch damper meets 4WD competition standards (1.1KG weight), and all components feature professional-grade construction. For commercial applications, verify specific workplace safety requirements in your jurisdiction.

Compatible With / Goes Well With

• 4WD vehicles with rated recovery points (front and rear)
• Electric winches rated 4000KG to 12000KG capacity
• Synthetic rope or steel cable winch lines (8-13mm diameter for snatch block)
• Recovery point mounting systems and rated shackle mounts
• Winch extension straps for long-distance recoveries
• Recovery boards and traction aids for multi-method extraction
• Tyre deflation equipment for improved traction in sand/mud
• Heavy-duty work gloves for additional hand protection
• Communication radios for coordinating recovery operations
• Vehicle-mounted or portable lighting for night recoveries

Note: Always verify your vehicle's rated recovery point capacity before attempting recovery operations. The weakest link determines safe working load.

Weight

Total package weight: 13.6KG

• Main recovery kit: 10KG
• Winch damper: 1.1KG
• Snatch block: 2.5KG