recovery strap??

wormhole · 03-09-2007, 07:26 PM

This subject has probable been beaten to death and I should probable search before asking

but I'm asking any ways. So the flame police go ahead and flame me .

Any how I've been try to find a recovery strap at the local auto parts stores around me and the only one I was able to find was at checkers a 2 x 20 with something like 11,000 pounds (also says something about 20,000 lbs on it in smaller letters). Should I just hold out and buy one online, that's maybe a little stronger and longer?

I really don't want to spend alot at the moment because I don't know how often I'll use it, but it would be nice to have for those times that I do. (maybe I'll get a shackle as well).

Thanks for any help guys.

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MudHippy · 03-09-2007, 07:52 PM

That's plenty strong, probably 2x as much as your vehicle weighs, or more. I use straps rated for 5000lbs. and haven't broke one yet. My truck, with me in it, fully gassed up and loaded for bear, weighs around 4000lbs. D-shackles are handy.

Nick420 · 03-09-2007, 07:56 PM

i snapped a 20k lb tow strap when pulling my friends mountaineer out. i went over a bump and when he hit it it just snapped so i want to upgrade to the rubber band type. thats probobly your best bet wormhole. theyre strong but wont snap when jerked. too bad i dont know what brand or from where to buy one... any ideas?

shiftless89 · 03-09-2007, 07:57 PM

i carry 2 a 2" x 20' 20,000 lbs and a 3"x30' 30,000 lbs (and an industrial grade 30' chain) . i have found that you can have a strap too long as well as to short. do not get the kind with metal hooks, they are for flat towing on the street, nothing else. If you only by one, buy a good one, its worth saving for an extra week or 2.

good luck and this is an extremely important purchase, choose wisely. the wrong strap could leave you stranded or dead..

drguitarum2005 · 03-09-2007, 07:57 PM

it would most likely work but its most recommended to use one rated at or above 20,000 pounds. i'd go 2" at the skinniest, 3" would be better but unless the loops are folded, you can't stick a 3" in your hitch receiver

drguitarum2005 · 03-09-2007, 07:58 PM

also, make sure its a RECOVERY strap, not a tow strap. recovery straps are designed to stretch, tow straps arent.

Jdizzydub · 03-09-2007, 07:59 PM

I had a set that I ripped the hook off of one end a couple weeks back that i got at autozone for $20 bucks and I think they were less rated than the one you've been looking at! I've pulled out 5 people this past winter so that might be the cause but that's plenty strong. good luck, it's a good investment!

MudHippy · 03-09-2007, 08:03 PM

Yeah, I've seen straps snap like that with a shock load. I've been real carefull to apply steady pressure to avoid breakage. Only thing I haven't seen break is a chain. There too heavy to ride with me, but I got lots of em.

Nick420 · 03-09-2007, 08:04 PM

do it man. i think arb makes one but im sure its very expensive as is anything with their name on it but im sure itll hold up

wormhole · 03-09-2007, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. Ya, I know all to well not to get the ones with hooks. Too many experiences with those while down on a navajo indain reservation for 11 months.

Anyhow, a member over at ttora referred me to this

http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61339

I think I'm going to go with the 3" (in between the other two) and the reciever shackle.

I was hoping to get one today because I'm going to scout out an area tommorrow for a yotatech/ttora/pirate4x4/customtaco (who ever comes from those) run on the 24th of the this month. If I order one know I should have it by then.

usmarinerecon · 03-09-2007, 08:21 PM

I got a KEEPER 6"x30' strap and it's friken awesome! It has done more than I ever thought it would! Of course its a bulldoser strap. If its good enough for them it has to be great for me. It ran me 130.00 but of all the 20/30 dollar ones i've bought I could have got this one 2 or3 times over. I also have some 10 ton Clevises/ Shackles off of a hummer from the Marine's. leathal combo!

shiftless89 · 03-09-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wormhole

Thanks for the replies guys. Ya, I know all to well not to get the ones with hooks. Too many experiences with those while down on a navajo indain reservation for 11 months.

Anyhow, a member over at ttora referred me to this

http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61339

I think I'm going to go with the 3" (in between the other two) and the reciever shackle.

I was hoping to get one today because I'm going to scout out an area tommorrow for a yotatech/ttora/pirate4x4/customtaco (who ever comes from those) run on the 24th of the this month. If I order one know I should have it by then.

thats a heck of a good price on a good strap, good choice

wormhole · 03-09-2007, 09:50 PM

Well, I went ahead and order a 3 x30 recoverery strap and the steel receiver bracket:

http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/tacotowstrap.htm

dirtoyboy · 03-10-2007, 05:10 PM

ARB snatch strap...there is no other choice for me. its like a big ribber band

**Lysmachia** · 03-10-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtoyboy

ARB snatch strap...there is no other choice for me. its like a big ribber band

Yeah My ARB has so been worth the $125 I paid. Because it will tell you (by changing colors) when it has been abused and is about to fail.

wormhole · 03-16-2007, 07:40 PM

UPS came today and bought me a gift.

$77 including shipping. The 3" strap might be much for the amount of use it will get but better safe than sorry.

crbocaj125 · 03-24-2007, 08:42 AM

Am I the only one that searches ebay for used recovery straps? I just got a
3x20 20,000lb for 5 bucks. They are all over.

03-09-2007, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
MudHippy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Realm Of Fecal Cohesion Posts: 2,014	That's plenty strong, probably 2x as much as your vehicle weighs, or more. I use straps rated for 5000lbs. and haven't broke one yet. My truck, with me in it, fully gassed up and loaded for bear, weighs around 4000lbs. D-shackles are handy. __________________ Sonoran Steel Early IFS Truss Your IFS is SPINELESS without it SonoranSteel.com I'm Cuckoo For YOTA Trucks! Last edited by MudHippy; 03-09-2007 at 07:55 PM.

03-09-2007, 07:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nick420 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 47	i snapped a 20k lb tow strap when pulling my friends mountaineer out. i went over a bump and when he hit it it just snapped so i want to upgrade to the rubber band type. thats probobly your best bet wormhole. theyre strong but wont snap when jerked. too bad i dont know what brand or from where to buy one... any ideas? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2233170

03-09-2007, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
shiftless89 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: fairhope, al Posts: 1,321	i carry 2 a 2" x 20' 20,000 lbs and a 3"x30' 30,000 lbs (and an industrial grade 30' chain) . i have found that you can have a strap too long as well as to short. do not get the kind with metal hooks, they are for flat towing on the street, nothing else. If you only by one, buy a good one, its worth saving for an extra week or 2. good luck and this is an extremely important purchase, choose wisely. the wrong strap could leave you stranded or dead.. __________________ 1989 SR5 V6 5sp 4RUNNER. -> MOST VIEWED 1ST GEN ON YOTATECH! www.toyotatrailriders.com Wheeling Texas Style

03-09-2007, 07:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
drguitarum2005 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work) Posts: 2,235	it would most likely work but its most recommended to use one rated at or above 20,000 pounds. i'd go 2" at the skinniest, 3" would be better but unless the loops are folded, you can't stick a 3" in your hitch receiver __________________ -David 2000 Taco TRD Access Cab v6 \| 5spd \| 33" BFG A/Ts \| 33" PC Mud Terrains \| OME 882's \| Bilstein HD struts front \| Rancho shocks rear \| Chevy 63" leaf spring swap \| Custom sliders \| Custom front bumper \|3" BL \| U-Bolt flip \| Flowmaster exhaust \| Kenwood Speakers \| Grey Wire Mod \| Aux. Reverse Lights \| Deckplate Mod \| Lots of lights Pictures

03-09-2007, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
drguitarum2005 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work) Posts: 2,235	also, make sure its a RECOVERY strap, not a tow strap. recovery straps are designed to stretch, tow straps arent. __________________ -David 2000 Taco TRD Access Cab v6 \| 5spd \| 33" BFG A/Ts \| 33" PC Mud Terrains \| OME 882's \| Bilstein HD struts front \| Rancho shocks rear \| Chevy 63" leaf spring swap \| Custom sliders \| Custom front bumper \|3" BL \| U-Bolt flip \| Flowmaster exhaust \| Kenwood Speakers \| Grey Wire Mod \| Aux. Reverse Lights \| Deckplate Mod \| Lots of lights Pictures

03-09-2007, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jdizzydub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 558	I had a set that I ripped the hook off of one end a couple weeks back that i got at autozone for $20 bucks and I think they were less rated than the one you've been looking at! I've pulled out 5 people this past winter so that might be the cause but that's plenty strong. good luck, it's a good investment! __________________ 97' 4RUNNER SR5 4x4 Lift:OME 881's OME Fronts w/ TOYTEC top out spacer, OME LC Rears 2in. 4crawler BL, SS Diff drop, Custom welded drop bar Performance:Yellow Top,Custom Dual Vortex Exhaust, Magnaflow Hi-flo CAT, K&N FIPK, Diff Breather Mod Wheels & Tires:315 16x9's on MOTO METALS Lights:Silver Reverse Glow Gauges, Hella 500's Armor:Trailgear Sliders, Taco ARB "Sounds stupid. . .sign me up!"

03-09-2007, 08:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
MudHippy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Realm Of Fecal Cohesion Posts: 2,014	Yeah, I've seen straps snap like that with a shock load. I've been real carefull to apply steady pressure to avoid breakage. Only thing I haven't seen break is a chain. There too heavy to ride with me, but I got lots of em. __________________ Sonoran Steel Early IFS Truss Your IFS is SPINELESS without it SonoranSteel.com I'm Cuckoo For YOTA Trucks! Last edited by MudHippy; 03-09-2007 at 08:12 PM.

03-09-2007, 08:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nick420 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 47	do it man. i think arb makes one but im sure its very expensive as is anything with their name on it but im sure itll hold up __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2233170

03-09-2007, 08:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bountiful, Utah Posts: 1,526	Thanks for the replies guys. Ya, I know all to well not to get the ones with hooks. Too many experiences with those while down on a navajo indain reservation for 11 months. Anyhow, a member over at ttora referred me to this http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61339 I think I'm going to go with the 3" (in between the other two) and the reciever shackle. I was hoping to get one today because I'm going to scout out an area tommorrow for a yotatech/ttora/pirate4x4/customtaco (who ever comes from those) run on the 24th of the this month. If I order one know I should have it by then. __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T"

03-09-2007, 08:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
usmarinerecon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the dark side of the moon Posts: 147	I got a KEEPER 6"x30' strap and it's friken awesome! It has done more than I ever thought it would! Of course its a bulldoser strap. If its good enough for them it has to be great for me. It ran me 130.00 but of all the 20/30 dollar ones i've bought I could have got this one 2 or3 times over. I also have some 10 ton Clevises/ Shackles off of a hummer from the Marine's. leathal combo!

03-09-2007, 09:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bountiful, Utah Posts: 1,526	Well, I went ahead and order a 3 x30 recoverery strap and the steel receiver bracket: http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/tacotowstrap.htm __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T"

03-16-2007, 07:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bountiful, Utah Posts: 1,526	Thanks wheelers off-raod UPS came today and bought me a gift. $77 including shipping. The 3" strap might be much for the amount of use it will get but better safe than sorry. __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T"

03-24-2007, 08:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
crbocaj125 Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 386	Am I the only one that searches ebay for used recovery straps? I just got a 3x20 20,000lb for 5 bucks. They are all over. __________________ 99 4runner SR5, 4x4, leather, black soft 8's, deckplate mod, ISR mod, tundra brakes

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