bro_die Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I dont know if this has been covered before or not but I tried searching and nothing came up. My two strap gave up on me today and im in the market for a new one. What tow strap do you guys think that will last will all the towing and stretching that it will encounter. I just want something with the best bang for the buck here so I wont go out looking for another one in the next couple of months. What are your procedures when towing another car or truck that's stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 go to harbor freight i got 2 from there 2x20 the ones with out the hooks just loops there cheap like 15 bucks a piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 4 wheel parts Smittybilts are usually pretty cheap and if you watch they sometimes go on sale and/or have free shipping weekends these? HF 2"x20' strap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJSquirrel Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) US Cargo Control Its a good place to get binders, hooks, chains, and shackles without the Winch company brand name markup. Edited February 20, 2011 by RJSquirrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 4 wheel parts Smittybilts are usually pretty cheap and if you watch they sometimes go on sale and/or have free shipping weekends these? HF 2"x20' strap yeah those HF ones, but i got them for 15 bucks on sale, oh i got this 3x20 one from kragens but paid 50 bucks and i let some knobber use it and he tore it so i use the HF now but the expensive one was a good strap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRich Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Sportsman's guide has some 4"x30' with a 10 ton load cap for $19 bucks. I bought one but haven't used it yet, accept to level a box blind. Looks like decent quality. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 make friends with your local crane operator they always have lots of old extra slings and straps that are overkill for anything we would use them for. I have 4 or 5 of them in the basement, my friend gives me a couple new ones every year! They don't pass safety (too old, etc.) for commercial crane use, but they are usually in great shape for trail use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I got that us cargo contol bookmarked. I like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bro_die Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks all for the reply. I think ill try my luck here first because where I live the shipping will cost me an arm if not a leg too. I had a one that was pretty good but we towed something this weekend and it was torn up after we were done because whatever I was dragging the strap wrapped around and was being dragged on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 x2 on the 4wheelparts but wait until there is a sale. Several years back they had the ProComp 3"x30' 30,000lb strap on sale for $20 so I bought 3 or 4 of them... I wouldn't go near the HF ones, they are only rated at 6000lbs and that is only adequate for an ATV, not a SUV!! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I wouldn't go near the HF ones, they are only rated at 6000lbs and that is only adequate for an ATV, not a SUV!! B People tend to forget that although their truck only weighs 'x ammount' that there is added force from the actual pull plus all that is added when a vechile is actually stuck and the extra needed to break it free. Save that HF one for lookin cool at the mall with it wrapped around your tow hooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) US Cargo Control Its a good place to get binders, hooks, chains, and shackles without the Winch company brand name markup. I have one of their 4X30 straps that I found at a swap meet and only paid $10.00 for it WHOOHOO. We used the hell out of when we were down in San Quintin Baja towing people out of the dunes. Edited February 24, 2011 by vagabond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I've used the HF 2"x20' strap numerous times without problem. The hooks aren't really that great, but it's better than nothing. It even held up when I had to get a run and jerk someone out of the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 go by a constuction site, and find a 20 ton strap that has a friction burn.. they are often found in the dumpster. it will last you forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I've used the HF 2"x20' strap numerous times without problem. The hooks aren't really that great, but it's better than nothing. It even held up when I had to get a run and jerk someone out of the snow. DO NOT USE TOW STRAPS WITH HOOKS ON THE END if/when they come loose, its a loaded rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooQForYou Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 How would I use a tow rope without hooks if my factory tow points are closed loops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 How would I use a tow rope without hooks if my factory tow points are closed loops? shackle, D ring, clevis, etc, depending on where you are from, they call them different thigns.. they don't pop off at funny angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Yes, upgraded recovery points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooQForYou Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Would upgraded recovery points be the only other option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 most upgraded tow points are weld on D rings. I'm telling you IF you have full well on or bolt on D rings, get a strap and shackle. If you have a hook, get a regualr tow strap WITHOUT metal on the ends. pulling people around is a way of life for me. (i'm a pretty hard core wheeler) I would never, nor would i let anybody, hook a metal ended strap to anybody or thing near me. they are dangerous Please head this advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aranay Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) make friends with your local crane operator they always have lots of old extra slings and straps that are overkill for anything we would use them for. I have 4 or 5 of them in the basement, my friend gives me a couple new ones every year! They don't pass safety (too old, etc.) for commercial crane use, but they are usually in great shape for trail use this. I am a crane operator and have a few lifting slings for this. I will never break them because they're rated at (approx) 13,000 lbs on a single bridle hitch (straight attachment not doubled up) but a double bridle hitch is good for double that Edited February 27, 2011 by aranay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 most upgraded tow points are weld on D rings. I'm telling you IF you have full well on or bolt on D rings, get a strap and shackle. If you have a hook, get a regualr tow strap WITHOUT metal on the ends. pulling people around is a way of life for me. (i'm a pretty hard core wheeler) I would never, nor would i let anybody, hook a metal ended strap to anybody or thing near me. they are dangerous Please head this advice. I've got a nice dent on the front of the hood on my 88 because I didn't heed the above. I was lucky it could have been the windshield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I've got a nice dent on the front of the hood on my 88 because I didn't heed the above. I was lucky it could have been the windshield i've seen them go THROUGH windshield and break the rear. lucky your hear to tell the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Neither truck had recovery points with d-rings so the hooks were the only option. I put a heavy blanket on the strap just in case something let loose. Since I now have proper recovery points and gear I won't be using that hooked strap any more. I don't know if the blanket would really save your bacon, but it's a common practice with straps and winches. Sometimes you just have to use what is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyKi Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I just use a Marine/Boat Rope.... those are round, thick as in around the 1-1 1/2 in diam. and are used to pull/tie up boats at the docks. I've used it numerous amounts of times, to pull cars and trucks the size of my PF and it has never torn or anything the 8 yrs i've had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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