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CELICA XX

CELICA XX

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I'm looking to purchase my first set of snatch straps and can't decide which ones to purchase. I've seen cheap lightweight products all the way up to 6 inch-wide 60,000 pound straps.

I have read countless posts on here and would assume that if I bought a 40,000 or 60,000 strap, I wouldn't get much "stretching" during recovery. Plus, I would need a huge D-ring to fit a 4 or 6 inch strap !!!!

I would much rather purchase a big heavy-duty strap to meet any situitation I might encounter.

Should I stick with the ARB brand?

17,000 / 24,000 / 36,000 / 60,00 pounds ??????




Thanks.
 
CELICA XX said:
I'm looking to purchase my first set of snatch straps and can't decide which ones to purchase. I've seen cheap lightweight products all the way up to 6 inch-wide 60,000 pound straps.

I have read countless posts on here and would assume that if I bought a 40,000 or 60,000 strap, I wouldn't get much "stretching" during recovery. Plus, I would need a huge D-ring to fit a 4 or 6 inch strap !!!!

I would much rather purchase a big heavy-duty strap to meet any situitation I might encounter.

Should I stick with the ARB brand?

17,000 / 24,000 / 36,000 / 60,00 pounds ??????




Thanks.
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There a couple different types of "snatch straps" out there. Some allow for stretch and others don't depending upon the recovery application or intent. For a true snatch/yanking strap you definitely want, from what I have learned, a strap/rope with stretch or elongation factor.

http://www.masterpull.com/item.cfm?itemid=9185

Typically if you are towing a vehicle or using a strap as an anchor (tree protector type) you don't want stretch in the line...
 
By definition a "Snatch" strap has to stretch. If it doesn't stretch then it shouldn't be used for a snatch type recovery. A no-stretch strap is a tow strap or tree saver or tie-down strap, but not a snatch strap. It'll tear stuff up just like a chain. BTDT.

A 2 or 3 inch strap is appropriate for Cruisers. Anything larger is just overkill.


Mark...
 
I have alot of straps, That I got from a offroad shop. They are rated 75 lb. I think Only one has rip. thats because so darn jeep didnt have know where to hook. soo how arould to shops and they maybe sell some cheap got mine for 5 easy
 
Barring any other indications I would assume that these are used sling straps from a lifting crane operation. Strong, but not elastic. Not snatch straps.


mark...
 
Mark W said:
Barring any other indications I would assume that these are used sling straps from a lifting crane operation. Strong, but not elastic. Not snatch straps.


mark...
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yes they did use them for lifting. But They are pretty strong. Only had 2 rip, That's because they where hook up under a bumper. and that cause it to rip. But other then that they are strong. I had 6 trucks pulling on this strap, And its still like new, No rips or anything
 
Right. But strong or not, if they don't stretch (industrial lifting straps don't), then they are for pulling or towing, not for snatching.


Mark...
 
I used to work for a 4wd hire company on Fraser Island. I have done thousands of snatch recoveries over the years. When I first started the boss only supplied cheap snatch straps for me to use. These I broke on a regular basis. One day I took my own snatch strap as a spare and sure enough I needed it when the cheapy broke. That strap of mine has since done hundreds of recoveries with absolutely no sign of failing. Sure it is frayed and dirty but it still keeps on going even with all the abuse that it cops. I thought I'd play it safe and buy a replacement just in case it breaks one of these days. That was two years ago and the original strap is still going strong. I haven't used the new one yet. The original one is the first strap out for recoveries with my local club because I don't mind if it breaks because I reckon I've had my moneys worth out of it and it saves wear and tear on my mates gear. In fact the couple of times the offer to use my strap has been turned down the other person's strap has broken and then mine has been used to make a successful recovery.

BTW for you Aussies out there who are wondering the breed of strap, they are 8000kg "Just Straps" brand snatch straps. Just Straps make a lot of straps for other strap brands. I've since bought a Just Straps tree trunk protector as well.
 
When youve seen what damage is done when a snatch strap breaks a hits the back of a car, and you can feel the webbing of the strap in the sheet metal, youll probably never look at a cheepy snatch strap again. That was a "name brand" strap, too.

Matt
 
matt 105 said:
When youve seen what damage is done when a snatch strap breaks a hits the back of a car, and you can feel the webbing of the strap in the sheet metal, youll probably never look at a cheepy snatch strap again. That was a "name brand" strap, too.

Matt
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Hahaha I seen a lot of people learn there lesson on straps. I seen lots of tailgates bent
 
The other things to keep in mind as well is proper recovery points and proper rated "D" shackles. Last thing you want on the end of a wayward snatch strap is a piece of shrapnel.
 
fj40forlife said:
Hahaha I seen a lot of people learn there lesson on straps. I seen lots of tailgates bent
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Just get a strap/bow shackles/recovery equipment (including know how to use the gear!) that equals what your life and/or body parts are worth: I think that pretty much takes care of everything...or certainly allows Darwin to be right;p
 
That strap broke where it folds when it gets rolled up the same way too many times, where the webbing doubles back on itself. Now I just grab it anywhere and start rolling from there.

Matt
 
hoser said:
Here's a review of snatch straps by Australian 4x4 Monthly....
http://offroadrecovery.zoovy.com/category/offroadrecoveryinfo.recoverystrapcomparo
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Hmmmm...So where does one pick up one of those Kaymar 8000kg straps? I can find a whole recovery kit from Kaymar that includes what appears to be a strap similar to what was tested/documented in Aus. 4WD, but can't find the snatch strap offered separately?

I did find a good selection of 'Just Straps' (http://www.juststraps.com.au/; props to Mickldo :D) that would most likely work just as well. In any case, good info! I was about to pony up for some ARB straps, but may do a little more research...
 
emtee said:
Hmmmm...So where does one pick up one of those Kaymar 8000kg straps? I can find a whole recovery kit from Kaymar that includes what appears to be a strap similar to what was tested/documented in Aus. 4WD, but can't find the snatch strap offered separately?

I did find a good selection of 'Just Straps' (http://www.juststraps.com.au/; props to Mickldo :D) that would most likely work just as well. In any case, good info! I was about to pony up for some ARB straps, but may do a little more research...
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What name do you want on it? :flamingo:
 
Jonathan_Ferguson said:
What name do you want on it? :flamingo:
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See, toldja I needed to do some research. ;) 'Just Straps' makes ARB too? I read they manufactured for a variety of retailers, but wasn't sure who. Man--this is worse than buying a mattress! :D
 
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