Proper use of a snatch strap

***Corey*** · 03-25-2008, 04:48 PM

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yabedude · 04-06-2008, 12:09 AM

My snatch straps are not that clean after being used what with all the blasted rain and mud in these parts during fall/winter/spring time

**Tofer** · 04-06-2008, 12:17 AM

i keep a sharpie in my recovery bag and make anyone who i pull out sign my strap.... its funny what they write

CyMoN · 04-06-2008, 01:14 AM

this is crazy it was a link with the other ones from the same place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-dB6gc0Q7A

Dare44 · 04-06-2008, 01:25 AM

i thought u were suppose to just floor it, isnt the rev limiter steady revs? lol

littlecommando · 02-13-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tofer

i keep a sharpie in my recovery bag and make anyone who i pull out sign my strap.... its funny what they write

thats a good idea, now i just need to start wheeling with someone thats not in a huge Rubicon...

muddpigg · 02-13-2009, 01:42 PM

They make snatching look so easy. I'm still leary or maybe a little nandy-pandy don't know.

yabedude · 02-15-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by muddpigg

They make snatching look so easy. I'm still leary or maybe a little nandy-pandy don't know.

The only concern is to make sure that you connect to a proper tow point that can take the force. Turn back the shackle pin 1/2 turn else it may not come out. It's really not scary.

The snatch strap is similar to a bungee cord in that it builds up force and, once the stuck vehicle starts to move, it quickly releases that energy and pulls it out -- unless it's stuck real bad in which case a winch might be required. A snatch strap isn't like a regular rope where both vehicles are suddenly being jerked hard. Yes, there is a jerking feeling and steering reaction required in case the vehicle gets sideways (pulling on a corner), but don't be afraid to use one, just play safe.

Some examples ... I got stuck real back in May 2004 but was rescued with snatch straps:

Tugging backwards just wouldn't work:

Notice the Warn Recovery Receiver Shackle Bracket.

My wife and kids thought this was insanely funny

Going forward was the only way:

I've been told that tugging on the front factory "tie down" points is not a good idea as they can shear off.

That truck doesn't look like that anymore.

yabedude · 02-15-2009, 12:04 PM

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AxleIke · 02-15-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by muddpigg

They make snatching look so easy. I'm still leary or maybe a little nandy-pandy don't know.

I'm ALWAY leary when snatching. With proper tow points, and a good strap, its fine.

MANY vehicles do not have proper attachment points. That scares the crap outta me. Saw a ford truck attempt a snatch on a K5 once. Ripped the K5's front bumper/tow point off, and put it in the bed of the ford. Came about 2" from the back glass. VERY spooky.

My opinion is, if you are going to snatch someone, you make DAMN sure about their front or rear tow points are solid enough to safely snatch. If not, or you are unsure, you decline, and offer to help them in some other fashion.

muddpigg · 02-15-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AxleIke

I'm ALWAY leary when snatching. With proper tow points, and a good strap, its fine.

MANY vehicles do not have proper attachment points. That scares the crap outta me. Saw a ford truck attempt a snatch on a K5 once. Ripped the K5's front bumper/tow point off, and put it in the bed of the ford. Came about 2" from the back glass. VERY spooky.

My opinion is, if you are going to snatch someone, you make DAMN sure about their front or rear tow points are solid enough to safely snatch. If not, or you are unsure, you decline, and offer to help them in some other fashion.

I agree whole heartedly, I'm not tearing my rig up nor going to get anyone hurt for someone elses stupidity.

"Poor planning on their part does not constitute an emergency on mine."

crolison · 02-15-2009, 08:29 PM

I usually try and get them out of the situation using a snatch strap and just slowly and not "snatching" them.

On that x-jack i wonder how it would do with co2

04-06-2008, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
yabedude Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 311	My snatch straps are not that clean after being used what with all the blasted rain and mud in these parts during fall/winter/spring time __________________ --Chris 2003 4Runner 4x4 4664 cc This was the Sport model, but hardly any more :)

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02-15-2009, 08:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,280	I usually try and get them out of the situation using a snatch strap and just slowly and not "snatching" them. On that x-jack i wonder how it would do with co2 __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 5.29, 33 horns armor locked lifted heavy SOB broken front and rear swaybars My Profile..

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