Ordered a ARB "snatch strap" for off road recovery. I picked the 17,500lb version. Is this the right one? On the ARB site it says this one is for most 4x4 vehicles. Or should I have went with the 24,000 or 33,000lb one?

just looking for peoples opinion/experiences on what rating to use on snatch straps preferably the arb stuff

 

Do it slowly and carefully and it won't matter what make or model you buy. They are probably all made at one or two factories with different names put on them.

 

slow and snatch strap dont go together?

I understand "common sense" is always required but, the concept of a snatch strap is to have a little kinetic energy behind the pull? right?

 

Yes you will need to get a little momentum, that is why they say to use a tow point and not something attached to your hitch. Secondly, you need enough force that it stretches out the fibers in the strap. Don't forget to let it rest after 3 or so attempts.

 

Slow and easy is all it takes. Otherwise you will be picking up parts.

 

Boy this thread was so not about what i thought it was!

 

Same strap I have and it has worked great, I have recovered vehicles and have been recovered with this strap. Good choice.

 

That's the right one to use and the important thing is to not exceed the capacity of the shackles and D-Rings. 3/4" shackle/D-Ring set ups are generally rated to about 10,000lbs, so one on each end equals 20,000lbs and you want your snatch strap to break before you propel chunks of metal through the air. If you are intending to use a snatch strap beyond a 20,000lb capacity, you should step up to a 1" shackle and D-Ring set up that will have the appropriate capacity.

 

Victory Secrets carries Snatch straps. Hope it's for your wife or girl though....

 

Does this mean I shouldnt use the d-ring receiver i bought for my hitch as a rear tow point?

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