Whats the safe way to connect a tow strap to a vehicle without recovery points?
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Whats the safe way to connect a tow strap to a vehicle without recovery points?
Is it safe to place a small choker chain around the vehicle frame and then use a d-ring to attach to the strap or is that a no no? Also, are all recovery straps strechy? I have a 20 year old 30' recovery strap that is 2" wide. I bought it 20 years ago and hardly used it and now I can't remember anything about it.
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Originally Posted by troyboy
Is it safe to place a small choker chain around the vehicle frame and then use a d-ring to attach to the strap or is that a no no? Also, are all recovery straps strechy? I have a 20 year old 30' recovery strap that is 2" wide. I bought it 20 years ago and hardly used it and now I can't remember anything about it.
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haha yeah...I've pulled out another JK by his axle as it was the only place and messed things up pretty bad. I would also not recommed a 20 year old tow strap. I've seen a tow strap break and its very dangerous to say the least.
But in a pinch if a guys on the trail getting stuck without any recovery points (which he shouldnt be imo) then you can improvise...but beware of the consequences.
But in a pinch if a guys on the trail getting stuck without any recovery points (which he shouldnt be imo) then you can improvise...but beware of the consequences.
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I'd rather spend a little more time stuck than put a hunk of steel through a window and/or skull.
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oh ya, a tree strap should work as long as it isn't against anything sharp under the vehicle.
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First rule for going offroad. If the vehicle didn't come with tow hooks buy them and get them installed before going offroading. Without tow hooks or hitch there really is no safe attachment point for the strap.
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