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tracker8v4x4

tow strap
« on: February 07, 2008, 04:31:57 PM »
im looking for suggestions on a good strech and snap tow rope im sick of the walmart ones i broke 2 already one last night well pulling out my brothers jeep thanks for any help
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big_kountry21

Re: tow strap
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2008, 05:42:11 PM »
go to a semi supply store the straps they use to hold a load is what i use. fairly cheap and extremely effective.
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Re: tow strap
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2008, 06:51:38 PM »
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big_kountry21

Re: tow strap
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2008, 06:55:23 PM »
yyeah thats one way to go... but i only spent like 40 bucks on a 4" 60 ft strap
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tracker8v4x4

Re: tow strap
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2008, 07:17:30 PM »
how many pounds do u guys usally go with?
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big_kountry21

Re: tow strap
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2008, 07:20:45 PM »
well i've had my strap through 3 rigs. a bronco w/ 8" lift and 38"s it pulled it out many times.... still pullin.
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tracker8v4x4

Re: tow strap
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2008, 07:23:46 PM »
and whats the diffrance from rated and breaking strength y do they have both thanks
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big_kountry21

Re: tow strap
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2008, 07:25:15 PM »
welll i don't know as far as strenght on mine... its tough as hell though. its like 80,000lbs i think
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tracker8v4x4

Re: tow strap
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2008, 07:29:20 PM »
also with that high of a rateing is the sttreching worthless due to the thracke being so light
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big_kountry21

Re: tow strap
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2008, 07:30:53 PM »
mine still stretches. but if your wanting to do the stretch and snatch thing use a tire.
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tracker8v4x4

Re: tow strap
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2008, 08:32:19 PM »
ok thanks i just wanted to make sure if i give the truck a little yank i dont get thrown into the dash like a chain
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Re: tow strap
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2008, 08:34:56 PM »
When we go out we generally have a couple of pull straps.  The bigger rigs have the full size with loops only.  They are a much stronger end and won't rip the ends off like the tow straps with the hooks do.

I however just carry a 10,000 with hooks simply because it is much easier to use then the others.  It takes only a moment to throw on a rig, and most of the time you only need a quick tug.

I believe the rated strength of a tow rope is the amount of weight you can pull on a regular basis, where the break rating is at what point you will probably break your strap.  Remember, pulling a 2,000 lb vehicle out of a hole will sometimes take over 6,000 lbs of pull strength.   Not to mention the initial shock from when the strap first hits.

If you do a lot of "Connect up, hit throttle, bounce in the air, back up, try again" then you will probably want a rope with a bit of stretch so it can absorb the shock.  :)
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big_kountry21

Re: tow strap
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2008, 08:42:24 PM »
i know its redneck but if you are wanting stretch use 2 tow straps with a tire in the middle.... no beating your face on the dash.
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Re: tow strap
« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2008, 09:00:28 PM »
Who has the extra room for hauling a tire around? I sure don't, plus I don't go out planing to get stuck but I do carry a couple of strecth type straps hooked together and they work great, the kind with the hooks my club will not allow.
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Re: tow strap
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2008, 09:01:32 PM »
i put it on top
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