Maxtrax Recovery Kit

The Maxtrax Crossover Recovery Kit is a compact, purpose-built recovery solution designed specifically for smaller GVM vehicles. It brings together the essential gear needed to handle off-road and coastal recoveries in a controlled and efficient way, without overloading your setup with unnecessary bulk or oversized components.

Built around practicality and ease of use, the Crossover Kit includes specially sized recovery ropes matched to lighter and smaller vehicles, ensuring the equipment works in harmony with the vehicles weight and recovery loads. This tailored approach helps improve safety and control during recovery situations, where mismatched gear can create unnecessary stress on both the vehicle and recovery equipment.

Everything is designed to be simple, reliable, and ready when it matters most. Whether youre dealing with soft sand, uneven terrain, or difficult traction conditions, the kit provides the core recovery components needed to get moving again without guesswork or improvisation.

For drivers new to off-roading, or those building out their recovery gear for the first time, the Crossover Kit offers a strong foundation. It removes complexity by bundling the most important recovery elements into a single, ready-to-go system, helping you respond confidently when a vehicle becomes stuck.

At its core, the kit is about preparedness. Recovery situations rarely happen at convenient times, and having correctly matched gear on hand reduces risk, saves time, and helps prevent vehicle damage caused by improper recovery attempts. Instead of relying on makeshift solutions, the Crossover Kit gives you a structured and dependable setup designed for real-world conditions.

In short, the Maxtrax Crossover Recovery Kit is a streamlined, vehicle-specific recovery system that delivers the right balance of strength, control, and simplicity for smaller 4WD setups helping you recover safely and efficiently when the terrain doesnt go your way.

Fuse Shackle

The Maxtrax Fuse Shackle is a critical safety component designed to sit at the heart of the Maxtrax Recovery System. Built as the intentional weak link in the system, it is engineered to be the first point of failure in the event of an overloadhelping protect both your vehicle and recovery equipment during extreme loads.

As part of the fully integrated Maxtrax Recovery System, the Fuse Shackle is designed and tested to work exclusively with Maxtrax products. For safe operation, it must always be used during vehicle recoveries, and only connected to rated recovery points or compatible Maxtrax gear such as winch ropes, kinetic ropes, static ropes, or hitch systems.

Using the Fuse Shackle is simple and intuitive. Before each use, inspect it carefully to ensure it is in safe working condition. To connect, loosen the loop, pass it through your recovery point or equipment, then secure it back over the knot. When properly seated, the shackle creates a strong, secure connection designed to handle high dynamic loads while still functioning as a controlled safety release point under extreme stress.

For best practice, always combine your setup with a recovery dampener and ensure the recovery area is clear of bystanders. Begin every recovery slowly by gently taking up slack before applying load progressively if required.

Core Shackle

The Maxtrax Core Shackle is exactly what its name suggeststhe central connection point in your recovery setup. Designed to link key Maxtrax components together, its a lightweight, high-strength soft shackle that plays a critical role in safe and efficient vehicle recoveries. Its also purpose-built for use with the Maxtrax Winch Ring 120, making it ideal for more advanced recovery techniques like double-line pulls.

As part of the Maxtrax Recovery System, the Core Shackle is engineered and tested to work seamlessly with other Maxtrax gear. For safety, the system is designed so the Maxtrax Fuse Shackle acts as the controlled weak point in the event of an overloadmeaning it must always be included in your recovery setup.

Using the Core Shackle is quick and straightforward. Simply loosen the loop, pass it through your recovery point or equipment (such as a winch rope, kinetic rope, static rope, hitch, or winch ring), then secure it back over the knot. When tightened correctly, the shackle forms a strong, reliable connection while remaining easy to remove after use.

For best results, always inspect the shackle before use, ensure its connected to rated recovery points, and keep the recovery area clear of bystanders. Pairing your setup with a recovery dampener and recovery tracks will further improve safety and reduce load on your gear.

Kinetic Rope

The Maxtrax Kinetic Ropes are built to make vehicle recoveries smoother, safer, and more effective. Designed as the dynamic (stretch) element in your recovery setup, these ropes can stretch up to 30%, generating increased kinetic energy compared to traditional flat snatch straps. The result? A more controlled, less aggressive recovery thats easier on both vehicles and equipment.

Engineered and tested as part of the Maxtrax Recovery System, these ropes are designed to work seamlessly with other Maxtrax gear. For safety, the system is built so the Maxtrax Fuse Shackle acts as the controlled weak point in the event of an overloadmaking it an essential part of every recovery.

Using the Maxtrax Kinetic Rope is simple. Always inspect it before use to ensure its in good condition, then connect it to rated recovery points, a Maxtrax Hitch, or other Maxtrax ropes using a Core Shackle or Fuse Shackle. You can use a single rope or link multiple together to achieve the length needed for your recovery situation.

For best results, combine it with a recovery dampener and recovery tracks to reduce strain on your gear and improve overall safety. As always, make sure the area is clear of bystanders and begin the recovery by gently taking up slack before applying more momentum if required.

Static Rope

The Maxtrax Static Rope is a versatile, heavy-duty recovery essential designed to act as a non-stretch (static) component in your recovery setup. Whether youre using it as a load-sharing bridle, a tree trunk protector, or an extension strap, it delivers strength, reliability, and flexibility when you need it most.

Engineered and tested as part of the Maxtrax Recovery System, this rope is purpose-built to work seamlessly with other Maxtrax gear. For added safety, the system is designed so the Maxtrax Fuse Shackle acts as the controlled weak point in the event of an overloadmaking it a must-use component in every recovery.

Rope Dampener

The Maxtrax Rope Dampener is an essential safety accessory designed to reduce risk and improve control during vehicle recoveries. Built as part of the Maxtrax Recovery System, it helps manage recoil forces by absorbing and weighing down recovery ropes in the unlikely event of a failure.

Engineered exclusively for use within the Maxtrax system, the Rope Dampener is designed to work alongside other Maxtrax recovery gear. For safety, the system relies on the Maxtrax Fuse Shackle as the controlled weak point in any overload scenario, and it must always be used during recoveries.

Simple and practical to use, the Rope Dampener is positioned near the Fuse Shackle and draped over the connected recovery rope. It can also be attached directly using a Fuse Shackle. Before use, it should be filled with weighted material such as sand or water bottles, then secured by folding and fastening the sleeves to keep the load in place.

Once installed, the dampener sits over or hangs from the recovery line, helping to reduce movement and recoil risk during tensioned recoveries. For best results, always ensure it is correctly positioned close to the primary connection point in the system.

Shackle Shield

The Maxtrax Shackle Shield is a purpose-built protective sleeve designed to improve safety and extend the life of your soft shackles during vehicle recovery. It slides over Maxtrax Core and Fuse Shackles (and most soft shackles on the market) to provide an extra layer of protection against abrasion, sharp edges, and high-load contact points.

Modern recovery pointsespecially some factory or aftermarket bullbar-mounted designs often feature tight 90-degree edges that arent ideal for soft shackles. These edges can cause unnecessary wear or damage to rope fibres during recovery. The Shackle Shield helps solve this by creating a smoother, more forgiving contact surface.

Made from durable yet flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), the Shackle Shield is engineered to maintain strength while protecting rope fibres under load. Its unique U shaped profile also helps reduce tight-radius bending, helping to prevent fibre damage and potentially extending the lifespan of your soft shackles.

By adding the Shackle Shield to your recovery setup, you reduce reliance on metal bow shackles in many situationssupporting a lighter, safer, and more modern metal-free recovery system.