Hooks are dangerous.. Period..

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You mean I should take them off my Jeep? Just kidding

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i know the dangers and dont plan on using them (strap hooks) for any offroading excursions. aide in unsticking cars from snow hooks seem like the best way to do so. would the hook i linked above be suitable to attaching to a loop on a strap and using the hook to secure to a car

Doesnt look like it would fit to me.. If youve got to use a hook, just be careful. Keep everyone clear and maybe even throw a coat over the strap..

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a small chain should do the trick

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If you must use a hook of some sort, why not use something like this?

http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/catalo ... linkid=433



The "T" hook is made to fit into the slots on the frame of many vehicles and is probably the safest way to use a hook in this application since it is sort of locked in. Still not ideal, but perhaps a lot better than the alternatives.

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there is also a difference between tow straps and recovery straps.

some have ratings for Impact loading.


and for safety reasons 2 20' straps make 30' (this way you are sure to get them apart)


you can buy a bunch of $20 straps or buy good one for ~60 (i think)

either way they pay for themselves on their first use. because calling a tow truck sucks.

i'd also go with the 30' strap, and then if you want buy a shorter 20', but i'd start off with the long one.

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When hooking a recovery strap to the rear of my Jeep, I figured putting the loop end of the strap into the 2" receiver hitch and using the pin for the hitch to secure the strap would be a safe way to connect to the rear of the vechicle, any thoughts?

I think it's a very good way to attach a strap. Nice and secure. The only concerns I would have are making sure it doesn't cut the strap if you are pulling at an angle, and making sure you have a good quality pin and be careful you don't bend the pin. A bent pin is a total PITA to get out without a torch.

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Good points, thanks.

Right on the ad for that product is says "Not For Recovery".

Basically, the things you need to be prepared for in a recovery situation is for a hook to come unhooked and for a strap to break. So the ways to fix that are:

1) use a strap with loops and no hooks. If the strap breaks, only the strap comes flying at you. If it comes unhooked, still only the strap comes flying.
2). If you need to use something to attach to the vehicle, use a clevis or a closed-hook. If the strap breaks, the hook should stay with the vehicle if it is securely attached. The strap can't come unhooked unless the clevis fails.
3) As somebody else mentioned, ANY time you use something other than a strap when recovering, put a jacket or weighted bag over it. If the strap comes loose, that should keep the hook from flying. That really only works when the hook/clevis/metal thing are in the middle, such as when attaching two straps together.

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A hook like that is probalby meant to be used under constant pressure, such as ratcheting down to a trailer, and not the jerking action of recovery.