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/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=007&sspagename=STRK%3AME WA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=170212876475&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!

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

04-23-2008, 01:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
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04-23-2008, 06:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,813	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

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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.

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04-23-2008, 08:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,713	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 __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com 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: 446	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)
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04-23-2008, 02:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,813	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

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Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,713	why are you trying to rip out poles? stealing signs again are we?! lol __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

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09-17-2008, 10:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,713	get a real strap... then PULL people out __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

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09-24-2008, 02:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
DocWard Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 31	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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