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- Coshocton, OH
Is there any thing wrong with say a generic tow strap [without hooks]from an auto parts store? or should i think about getting one like a Xpro comp, Warn, ect.
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Quality of tow straps
- Thread starter scoobyxj
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I think the name brand straps are generally overpriced, but you do want to be sure that you get a strap that will stretch some when pulling. Cheaper tow straps generally will not stretch. Here's a link to a good quality strap at a very reasonable price:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...006970&PHOTOS=on&productId=22083&categoryId=0
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...006970&PHOTOS=on&productId=22083&categoryId=0
- Location
- Coshocton, OH
I have heard of Northern Tool before. I occasionly get a catalog from them but never bought anything. I have heard that most of there stuff is pretty good and will hold up. The stretching ability is what I had in mind when I posted this thread.
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- Port Orchard, WA
looks to me like a Harbor Freight...dmillion said:
Capt. Nemo
NAXJA Member #904
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- Southwest, US
When looking for tow straps, the important thing (other than load rating) is to make sure that it has looped ends. Do not buy straps that have metal hooks permanently affixed to to ends. These types of straps tend to be weaker at the ends and the metal hooks make great projectiles if they were to slip off, or the attachment point were to give way. I don't think I've seen tow straps at any standard auto parts store that didn't have attached metal hooks.
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- Desert Beach So Cal
The quality recovery straps also have an indicator thread woven into the strap. It is usually a red thread line woven inside the yellow strap, and it appears if the strap is over stressed. You can actually hear a pop and can see the indicator thread if the strap load rating is exceeded before the strap fails. The noise helps you learn to go out and look for the thread, before pulling again (and snapping a strap end through a window or headlight).
Just something else to consider.
Just something else to consider.
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- Coshocton, OH
DaveD912 said:
I did know that, but it completly slipped my mind when thinking about buying the one at advance auto [without metal hooks on the end]. Is there a time when you would want one or the other, like tow strap for moving a fallen tree off the trail, helping a buddy up a hill that he just seems to not be able to get up, and recovery strap for pulling some one out of the mud or other situation where there is going to be a hard pull like that. Or would a good recovery strap work for all occasions?
Ramsey
NAXJA Forum User
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- Shreveport, LA
so will a good chain. granted i carry a strap as well.
AlabamaDan
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- Heart of Dixie
How about this strap from Harbor Freight?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97337
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97337
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- NE Texas
for $24 i think its worth adding to my collection.AlabamaDan said:
bluejeepkid
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- Bullhead City
i actually have a 20' 100,000 lb capacity crane strap........ya its worth it
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