My recovery Strap...

Lotus1 · 03-29-2009, 06:55 PM

So here's the strap I've been using for the past 10 yrs or so.

yeah, I know it's in rough shape. lol

This is the one I've been using for about 3 yrs now. It's a 3 inch 20K lb 20 ft. I've also attached a 3/8" latch hook with a 1/4" 9 link lead chain.

I like it because I can either use the hooks or I can use just the loops. So far no problems and it worrks great.

If I want to use just the loops I hook it to the strap to keep it out of the way or I just take it off all together.

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**waskillywabbit** · 03-29-2009, 06:57 PM

I'd get rid of the "chain" and the "hooks" and use some of these:

Lotus1 · 03-29-2009, 07:02 PM

Yeah thanks...I actually have those too. Forgot to mention that.

BigBluePile · 03-29-2009, 07:03 PM

x2 with Wab

littlecommando · 03-29-2009, 07:03 PM

x2, that looks really dangerous

scuba · 03-29-2009, 08:46 PM

x15

Elton · 03-29-2009, 11:27 PM

lol i dont no if those would work on my strap its like 5'' wide

Plumbrbob · 04-25-2009, 11:48 PM

chains are scary

ocdropzone · 04-26-2009, 01:14 AM

so you are just using the 10 year old strap for a demo on not what to use right? If not trash that thing now...cut the hooks off and throw them in the recycle bin.

most organized club runs and many off road areas don't allow the use of chains or tow straps with integrated hooks.

Recovery 101 Link

proper way to tie a nylon strap is to use a water knot.

RobD · 04-26-2009, 07:40 AM

What Wab said. No chains. No hooks. Use shackles and never double a strap back on itself.

Belize Off Road Team · 04-26-2009, 09:41 AM

Also, using a chain on the strap may pinch the strap fabric and could weakin the material.

Plumbrbob · 04-26-2009, 09:44 AM

chains are scary

03-29-2009, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
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ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,709	so you are just using the 10 year old strap for a demo on not what to use right? If not trash that thing now...cut the hooks off and throw them in the recycle bin. most organized club runs and many off road areas don't allow the use of chains or tow straps with integrated hooks. Recovery 101 Link proper way to tie a nylon strap is to use a water knot. __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others Last edited by ocdropzone; 04-26-2009 at 01:15 AM.

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