Tow Straps

GUTomek · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:28 am

So I am slowly putting together my off road accessory kit and was taking a peek at tow straps. It looks like there are plenty out there, with many of them being pretty darn spendy. I think I've seen recommendations for Warn's kits. I did see a pretty good deal on this tow strap, anyone familiar with this? Is it good or is it crap.

$20 bucks gets ya a 2"x30' 20,000lb tow strap.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/products ... ccessories

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:00 am

Went into pep-boys and found mine. You can find plenty of good cheap ones like that at an Farm Equipment store or maby your local pep-boys.

FreedomKJ · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:17 am

Wal-Mart carries a 2"x20' 20k lbs. strap for cheap. I've used it quite a few times and no problems yet.

carroll952 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:07 am

4wheel parts carries a 3"30' 30,000lb strap for $40

Justin

skrracing · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:46 am

One of the main things is to buy one WITHOUT the metal hooks. Just use a good starp without any hooks and you should be good as long as it has a high load range. Later...Clint

dirtykj · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:21 pm

skrracing wrote:

One of the main things is to buy one WITHOUT the metal hooks. Just use a good starp without any hooks and you should be good as long as it has a high load range. Later...Clint

What's the reasoning for no metal hooks? Is it because it can slip easier? Become a dangerous projectile in the air if the strap should snap?

broncsrule · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:28 pm

exactly. Flying metal can kill ya for good

Guest · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:00 pm

Tow Straps 101

OKJeep · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:11 pm

Thanks for that article, very informative.

Loopkey · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:20 pm

Here is another article on recovery information including straps:

http://4xforum.co.za/tguide/recovery.html

OKJeep · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:13 am

Wow, I feel like I'm ready to take on Africa now! Another great article.
I saw them use a "land anchor" on Top Gear last night. He outfitted a LR3 with a winch but didn't think about the lack of attachment point on a Scottish mountain. Fortunately for him his crew had the anchor. It was an interesting segment.

Myke · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:43 am

OKJeep wrote:

Wow, I feel like I'm ready to take on Africa now! Another great article.
I saw them use a "land anchor" on Top Gear last night. He outfitted a LR3 with a winch but didn't think about the lack of attachment point on a Scottish mountain. Fortunately for him his crew had the anchor. It was an interesting segment.

not to change the subject but after i watch a dvd or look at 4wheel parts i feel like i can go 4wheeling anywhere and right now too

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