look'n for a new recovery strap...

iamsuperbleeder · 04-23-2008, 12:27 AM

It's kinda aggravating being on a trail in my Yote and when other people need to be pulled out and don't have a rope, and of course neither do I, we have to find someone that dose to use theirs!

So it's strap shop'n time! What are some suggestions you guys can offer? I don't want something that's gonna break on the first pull, but I'm not look'n to spend a small fortune on just a rope.

I'm hoping to only spend around maybe $50 for a decent one to keep in the tool box of the truck. Around 20 ft would be plenty (enough to get a rolling start if a good snatch is needed).

Has anyone ever heard of Amsteel Blue?
http://www.amsteelblue.com/

I found a recovery strap on eBay made of the stuff; claims to have a break strength of 50,000lbs!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...212876475&rd=1
Appears to be pretty good and is right in my price range. Any thoughts or oppositions?

Just curious, cuz a good rope would be nice to have ya know.

Thanks in advance guys!

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n16ht5 · 04-23-2008, 01:56 AM

sounds like to much money to me... harbor freight has good deals sometimes

tc · 04-23-2008, 06:16 AM

That's a tow rope/winch extension NOT a recovery strap!

Recovery straps are designed to stretch to minimize the impact load on the vehicles, thereby preventing damage.

I have ARB, ProComp, and no-name recovery straps, they all seem pretty equivalent to me ...

WFO · 04-23-2008, 06:21 AM

I got 2 of mine from Tractor Supply. Ive had them for about 3 or 4 years now. They've held up nice.

Crawdad · 04-23-2008, 06:25 AM

Recovery straps, unless you are incredibly diligent, take serious abuse and eventually have to be replaced.

Buy two of these, and just replace them on a regular basis (ie, whenever they start to fray)

CJM · 04-23-2008, 07:49 AM

I got mine at home depot and its served me well.

**Tofer** · 04-23-2008, 08:35 AM

just make sure you dont have metal hooks on the end. you want loops.
this is what i have and i love it. http://www.google.com/products?q=pro...&hl=en&show=dd

Workhorse · 04-23-2008, 09:03 AM

I have a harbor freight special as well, has served me well

iamsuperbleeder · 04-23-2008, 09:23 AM

Ight, cool guys, thanx for all the great info and suggestions. I guess I did post in the wrong section; got moved, my bad. I wish Harbor Freight had a little thicker one; I was hoping for at least a 3 inch wide strap, but I guess they should serve their purpose well. Good prices too. Now I just have to decide 20 or 30 ft, lol.

tc · 04-23-2008, 02:00 PM

A 2" x 20' is a good start. If you go too big, you won't get the benefit of the stretch.

Be sure to pick up some shackles and make sure you have a way to hook the strap up in the front and the rear of the vehicle.

dirtoyboy · 05-26-2008, 11:23 AM

This is a very good article regarding straps breaking points

http://offroadrecovery.zoovy.com/cat...rystrapcomparo

SR5 · 09-17-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJM

I got mine at home depot and its served me well.

i bought my first two from them, and they each broke on the first pole

**Tofer** · 09-17-2008, 10:31 PM

why are you trying to rip out poles? stealing signs again are we?!

lol

SR5 · 09-17-2008, 10:38 PM

surprisingly not they both happend in a situation like this,

this is when i broke the second one

**Tofer** · 09-17-2008, 10:40 PM

get a real strap... then PULL people out

shancerlelby · 09-17-2008, 11:02 PM

nice at's

no wonder your stuck lol.

DocWard · 09-24-2008, 02:59 PM

I just ordered a 2" by 30' Super Strap. I won't get to see it for another couple of months, but after having to fight with hooking up normal recovery straps and getting them loose again over hear in the desert on Humvees, the Super Strap looked ideal. When it comes to stuff like that, I don't want to skimp.

95RunnerSR5 · 09-27-2008, 03:23 PM

i use a 1.5" nylon double braid rope about 25 feet long... you can tug on it as hard as you want but it feels like you're pulling with a bunjie cord

muddpigg · 10-08-2008, 10:20 PM

I have a smittybuilt 3"x30', don't spend to much on your strap, but don't skimp too much neither. I need to replace mine now becuase I helped a family get unstuck and pulled their broken down zuki so they could get cell reception. The road played hell on my strap.

Well most people seem are overly grateful for a helping hand but not so much to replace the equipment that gets worn past servicibility doing lending that hand. Oh, well next time they can sit there and we'll call some one for them with long/lat coordinates

**Yoda** · 10-09-2008, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamsuperbleeder

I wish Harbor Freight had a little thicker one; I was hoping for at least a 3 inch wide strap, but I guess they should serve their purpose well. Good prices too. Now I just have to decide 20 or 30 ft, lol.

I saw a 3"wide X 20 foot at Harbor Freight last week (only had 1). They prob sell more of the 2"

JohnRaven · 10-13-2008, 09:51 PM

Someone mentioned buying a strap with the loops instead of the hooks.

Why is that??? You would think hooks would be better since most domestic sedans and such would have something for a hook rather than a loop...

Anyone care to explain?

904_runner · 10-13-2008, 10:03 PM

if the strap breaks you can have a hook flying at you, or if it slips off.

there was a kid last year that got hit in the knee with a hhook and broke his knee.

as far as tow straps i got one from napa for $30 i think

been used a few occasions

turboboost · 10-13-2008, 10:12 PM

I got a 30 ft long, 3 inch thick 25,000 lb one from Princess Auto (Canadian equivalent to Harbor Freight) for 26 bucks on sale this week. I've already pulled 6 people out with it and it's holding up great.

The best thing about it is if it breaks, I just bring it back and they'll give me a new one for free.

Countryhick · 10-13-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboboost

I got a 30 ft long, 3 inch thick 25,000 lb one from Princess Auto (Canadian equivalent to Harbor Freight) for 26 bucks on sale this week. I've already pulled 6 people out with it and it's holding up great.

The best thing about it is if it breaks, I just bring it back and they'll give me a new one for free.

haha Its nice to have things like that. all the strong ass ones.

Main thing for me is i can get as many straps i want. My girlfriends dad owns a trucking company and they have the big ass straps with the tie ends and everything its nice because he has so many around his house i just load up and go.

JohnRaven · 10-13-2008, 10:31 PM

[quote=904_runner;50944925]if the strap breaks you can have a hook flying at you, or if it slips off.

there was a kid last year that got hit in the knee with a hook and broke his knee.]QUOTE]

So, the knee breaking part is the only downside? lol

04-23-2008, 01:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
n16ht5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 257	sounds like to much money to me... harbor freight has good deals sometimes __________________ photos.chrisneibauer.com - Truck Photos chrisneibauer.com - My Photos Alpentalic Last edited by n16ht5; 04-23-2008 at 02:18 AM.

04-23-2008, 06:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,372	That's a tow rope/winch extension NOT a recovery strap! Recovery straps are designed to stretch to minimize the impact load on the vehicles, thereby preventing damage. I have ARB, ProComp, and no-name recovery straps, they all seem pretty equivalent to me ... __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

04-23-2008, 06:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Crawdad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 276	Recovery straps, unless you are incredibly diligent, take serious abuse and eventually have to be replaced. Buy two of these, and just replace them on a regular basis (ie, whenever they start to fray) Last edited by Crawdad; 04-23-2008 at 06:32 AM.

04-23-2008, 07:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	I got mine at home depot and its served me well. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

04-23-2008, 08:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,902	just make sure you dont have metal hooks on the end. you want loops. this is what i have and i love it. http://www.google.com/products?q=pro...&hl=en&show=dd __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :) Last edited by Tofer; 04-23-2008 at 08:37 AM.

04-23-2008, 06:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
WFO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 496	I got 2 of mine from Tractor Supply. Ive had them for about 3 or 4 years now. They've held up nice.

04-23-2008, 09:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Workhorse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere Oregon :) Posts: 218	I have a harbor freight special as well, has served me well __________________ 1993 Toyota 4-Runner v6 3.0 SR5 4x4 (My girlfriend's) 2004 Toyota Tacoma v6 SR5 X-Cab 4x4 (My Truck) Old Truck: Stolen and ravaged :( boy do i miss her.. 1987 Toyota 4x4 (IFS) Standard Cab Pickup 22r: cam/distributor/weber 38/offenhouser c series intake, 4 inch suspension lift, 32's, 4:88's, all the fun stuff :(

04-23-2008, 09:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
iamsuperbleeder Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Casselberry, Fl Posts: 5,236	Ight, cool guys, thanx for all the great info and suggestions. I guess I did post in the wrong section; got moved, my bad. I wish Harbor Freight had a little thicker one; I was hoping for at least a 3 inch wide strap, but I guess they should serve their purpose well. Good prices too. Now I just have to decide 20 or 30 ft, lol. __________________ 91 PU, 4wd, manual, 22re, .30-over, engnbldr RV head and 261 cam, MC 1200lbs clutch, misc LCE, engnbldr, and MC parts and HW, Pacesetter header and exhaust kit, Rancho UCA's , 4Crawler 1" diff and sway bar drop and 1.5" BJ spacers, WabFab 3.5" shackles, 31x10.5 pavement-pounding ATs on ProComp Extreme Alloys, misc SR5 interior goodies swapped in, 1000watt stereo system MySpace

04-23-2008, 02:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,372	A 2" x 20' is a good start. If you go too big, you won't get the benefit of the stretch. Be sure to pick up some shackles and make sure you have a way to hook the strap up in the front and the rear of the vehicle. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

09-17-2008, 10:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,902	why are you trying to rip out poles? stealing signs again are we?! lol __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

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SR5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 615	surprisingly not they both happend in a situation like this, this is when i broke the second one __________________ 1995 SR5 V6 4Runner SR5 Profile

09-17-2008, 10:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,902	get a real strap... then PULL people out __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

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09-24-2008, 02:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
DocWard Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 45	I just ordered a 2" by 30' Super Strap. I won't get to see it for another couple of months, but after having to fight with hooking up normal recovery straps and getting them loose again over hear in the desert on Humvees, the Super Strap looked ideal. When it comes to stuff like that, I don't want to skimp. __________________ Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway - John Wayne.

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muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,389	I have a smittybuilt 3"x30', don't spend to much on your strap, but don't skimp too much neither. I need to replace mine now becuase I helped a family get unstuck and pulled their broken down zuki so they could get cell reception. The road played hell on my strap. Well most people seem are overly grateful for a helping hand but not so much to replace the equipment that gets worn past servicibility doing lending that hand. Oh, well next time they can sit there and we'll call some one for them with long/lat coordinates __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

10-13-2008, 09:51 PM	#21 (permalink)
JohnRaven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 248	Someone mentioned buying a strap with the loops instead of the hooks. Why is that??? You would think hooks would be better since most domestic sedans and such would have something for a hook rather than a loop... Anyone care to explain?

10-13-2008, 10:03 PM	#22 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,782	if the strap breaks you can have a hook flying at you, or if it slips off. there was a kid last year that got hit in the knee with a hhook and broke his knee. as far as tow straps i got one from napa for $30 i think been used a few occasions __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

10-13-2008, 10:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
turboboost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 383	I got a 30 ft long, 3 inch thick 25,000 lb one from Princess Auto (Canadian equivalent to Harbor Freight) for 26 bucks on sale this week. I've already pulled 6 people out with it and it's holding up great. The best thing about it is if it breaks, I just bring it back and they'll give me a new one for free. __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, 35" Mud King XT, a bunch of mods. 1986 Mazda B2000 - 5 speed, carb'd 2.0, the winter beater. 1979 Datsun 280zx - 2 seater, 5 speed, stripped interior, etc. 1998 Nissan Altima - 5 speed, 1981 280zx turbo snowflake rims. 1985 Toyota Pickup - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, Xtra cab, lifted 2", 35" boggers, etc - Sold 1983 Datsun 280zx - Turbo Intercooled L28ET - Crushed. 1985 Nissan 300zx - 5 speed, race prepped, etc - Crushed. IFS Club #7

10-13-2008, 10:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
JohnRaven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 248	[quote=904_runner;50944925]if the strap breaks you can have a hook flying at you, or if it slips off. there was a kid last year that got hit in the knee with a hook and broke his knee.]QUOTE] So, the knee breaking part is the only downside? lol

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