Harbor Freight has Two different Badlands Snatch Blocks.
The 20K "More Economical" version SKU 61673 which can be bought for around $30. It has a 99% FIVE Star Rating.
They also have a more Heavy Duty Forged Snatch Block SKU 58175. It is rated at 24K. It sells for around $50, and has a 96% FIVE Star Rating. Out of 82 Reviews only Three had any issue with the Quality of the Snatch Block.
I went with the more economical 20K version, which does not come equipped with a Grease Zerk. Note the more expensive Forged version does have a Grease Zerk, and I am reasonably sure that the Forged version is a beefier, and would be a better pick for anyone doing Heavy Duty Recovery Work, or who would have the Snatch Block in Heavy Daily use.
What I plan to address is Greasing the 20K Snatch Block.
Coming up with a set of Snap Ring Pliers that will open up wide enough to disassemble the Snatch Block may take a little looking. My search came up lacking. I ended up with a set of Snap Ring Pliers that were too large. I did however get them modified so that they would work. The 20K Badlands Snatch Block has Snap Rings on both sides. You will only need to remove one of them for disassembly. With One Snap Ring removed you can completely disassemble the Snatch Block for Cleaning, and Lubrication. NOTE The Snatch Blocks comes with NO Grease at all. I lubricated my Snatch Blocks with Red Lube Grease, and now have them ready for use.
For my use I believe that I will have no issues at all with the 20K Snatch Block. If you are going to use the Snatch Block a lot, I would spend a few more bucks and get the Heavier Forged version.
I may at some point buy the Forged Snatch Block to review and compare it to the Economy version.
Bob R
The 20K "More Economical" version SKU 61673 which can be bought for around $30. It has a 99% FIVE Star Rating.
They also have a more Heavy Duty Forged Snatch Block SKU 58175. It is rated at 24K. It sells for around $50, and has a 96% FIVE Star Rating. Out of 82 Reviews only Three had any issue with the Quality of the Snatch Block.
I went with the more economical 20K version, which does not come equipped with a Grease Zerk. Note the more expensive Forged version does have a Grease Zerk, and I am reasonably sure that the Forged version is a beefier, and would be a better pick for anyone doing Heavy Duty Recovery Work, or who would have the Snatch Block in Heavy Daily use.
What I plan to address is Greasing the 20K Snatch Block.
Coming up with a set of Snap Ring Pliers that will open up wide enough to disassemble the Snatch Block may take a little looking. My search came up lacking. I ended up with a set of Snap Ring Pliers that were too large. I did however get them modified so that they would work. The 20K Badlands Snatch Block has Snap Rings on both sides. You will only need to remove one of them for disassembly. With One Snap Ring removed you can completely disassemble the Snatch Block for Cleaning, and Lubrication. NOTE The Snatch Blocks comes with NO Grease at all. I lubricated my Snatch Blocks with Red Lube Grease, and now have them ready for use.
For my use I believe that I will have no issues at all with the 20K Snatch Block. If you are going to use the Snatch Block a lot, I would spend a few more bucks and get the Heavier Forged version.
I may at some point buy the Forged Snatch Block to review and compare it to the Economy version.
Bob R
