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Tow Strap Recomendations

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wolftaco0503, Dec 19, 2016.

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  1. Dec 19, 2016 at 11:45 AM
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    How much should it be rated for? How long should it be? If you were were buying one for your self what would you want?
     
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  2. Dec 19, 2016 at 12:22 PM
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    I got 2 Smittybilt 2"x20ft rated at 20k for $20 on black Friday. Just arrived today.
     
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  3. Dec 19, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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    Do you want a tow rope or a snatch strap?

    If it's a snatch strap check out the Bubba Rope.
     
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  4. Dec 19, 2016 at 12:54 PM
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    Exactly. Its extremely important to know the difference. Unfortunately manufacturer and reseller websites often muddle the terminology and unnecessarily confuse things.
     
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  5. Dec 19, 2016 at 2:01 PM
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    Please explain the difference. Thank you.
     
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  6. Dec 19, 2016 at 2:16 PM
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    A snatch strap stretches and is used for getting stuck vehicles unstuck (think bungee cord where the energy from stretching helps free the stuck vehicle while reducing shock to the tow vehicle and stuck vehicle). Snatch strap and kinetic recovery straps are the same thing.

    A tow strap does not stretch and is used for towing or to get some extra length on a winch line when winching.

    With either application I'd recommend getting something rated at least 2-3x the weight of the vehicle you're using it with.
     
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    Thank you.
     
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  8. Dec 19, 2016 at 7:39 PM
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    Thank you for explaining the difference. So I would want a snatch strap. Correct?
     
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  9. Dec 19, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    Yeah, as long as you're not towing someone a long distance or using it in conjunction with a winch. You can tow with it in a pinch but using it to winch the line will stretch and work against you.

    They work very well to yank someone out (make sure both vehicles have good anchor points).
     
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  10. Dec 19, 2016 at 8:04 PM
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    I think we all bought these hahaha
     
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  11. Dec 19, 2016 at 8:08 PM
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  12. Dec 19, 2016 at 8:27 PM
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    Depends. I have a 20ft snatch strap along with a 20ft and 30ft tow rope.
     
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  13. Dec 19, 2016 at 8:29 PM
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    They have these on Amazon for 29.99 with 4$ off coupon.
     
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  14. Dec 19, 2016 at 10:02 PM
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    What's it depends on?
     
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    Depends on how much room you have for a recovery. If you get the long one you will need it in tight terrain and it won't work. If you get the short one you will need it in a situation where the strap won't quite reach. So flip a coin, Murphy says Yer screwed either way. ;)
     
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    Buy some good d rings. Also 2-3 times working capacity of the weight of your vehicle is good. Took a windshield out of a super duty last winter, when in a pinch sometimes you have to give the strap a jerk after 3 hours of being stuck and you just want to go home.....
     
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