Chain or strap?
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i have a strap that is rated for 110,000 lbs... i got it from my old job when i was an ironworker...
then i just got an aluminum reciever hitch that has a D ring built into it...
havent ever had to use it, but its there... i got a spare if anyone wants to buy it...
also, i dont carry a blanket, but i usually have a spare shirt in the back seat, so i just douse it with water and lay it over the strap... whiplash from a strap put a dent in my brother in laws 85 crawler...
then i just got an aluminum reciever hitch that has a D ring built into it...
havent ever had to use it, but its there... i got a spare if anyone wants to buy it...
also, i dont carry a blanket, but i usually have a spare shirt in the back seat, so i just douse it with water and lay it over the strap... whiplash from a strap put a dent in my brother in laws 85 crawler...
Last edited by space-junk; 11-05-2008 at 02:36 PM.
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You'd be surprised how many people in 4x4's would hit the sand and once they started spinning would stand on the skinny pedal and get sunk. Of course telling them that steady throttle and aired down tires would prevent that usually fell on deaf/drunk ears.
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yup, i've seen cable break.
like has been said before, strap. with no hooks, and get some recovery shackles. and definitely at least 20,000 lb test. i run a 30,000 test strap, and love it.
like has been said before, strap. with no hooks, and get some recovery shackles. and definitely at least 20,000 lb test. i run a 30,000 test strap, and love it.
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The only way I use chains is if I have a tire in between them to take out the bounce. Chains CAN BREAK and when they do, they're deadly. Straps are much safer. Unles you're hauling trees, then by all means use a chain. Round here we use belgians to tow trees
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Chains are great if your truck has 600hp. Then you just slowley load the chain (get rid of slack) and just giv'r!
Straps are great because they stretch when you reef on them. Usually helps to get the stuck truck out.
Its a problem when you use a chain like a strap...
Straps are great because they stretch when you reef on them. Usually helps to get the stuck truck out.
Its a problem when you use a chain like a strap...
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Sorry bud, but only reason I get stuck is because of loss of traction on something stupid. I NEVER need to yank...and a chain right now fits my bill way better. I WILL use the chain however for dragging crap if needed.
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