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tow ropes
hey guys, i was just windering how big of a tow rope do you use with your trucks. i have a 55,000 pound one thats 6 inches wide but the loops are to wide for my clevis. the strap will end up binding where the pin goes in if theres alot of pressure being put one the strap. should i go to a smaller one thats 27,000 pound and fits nice in the clevis? i'm not a hardcore mudder put i have been known to get stuck real good what do you guys use and suggest?
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If it's a new strap soak the loops in water for a little while and then they should be able to fold. Let them dry folded and it should be able to fit into that clevis easy enough. I always like an extra heavy strap . . . better safe than sorry.
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It never hurts to have too much tow strap, but the 3" 30,000 pound ****** straps are more than adequate. If they can hold up while snatching my truck out when its buried up to the frame than they should work fine for you 
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get a bigger clevis 
you can never be too big or too strong in this hobby! go to a tractor supply store (they have the biggest and best!) and shop around, make friends, start an account 
(i had too, lol)
if you a serious about learning more about recovery techniques and safety I undoubtedly suggest Billavistas recovery bible...if it ain't in there, there are links you can surf that you will be able to find the answer!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/
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you can never be too big or too strong in this hobby! go to a tractor supply store (they have the biggest and best!) and shop around, make friends, start an account (i had too, lol)if you a serious about learning more about recovery techniques and safety I undoubtedly suggest Billavistas recovery bible...if it ain't in there, there are links you can surf that you will be able to find the answer!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/
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Originally Posted by proeliator
It never hurts to have too much tow strap, but the 3" 30,000 pound ****** straps are more than adequate. If they can hold up while snatching my truck out when its buried up to the frame than they should work fine for you
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> but the loops are to wide for my clevis
That is why I decided to put a 15T pintle hook on the back of my truck. Easy hook up of any cable or strap. The only thing that can be a hassle is when the strap wedges itself part way between both halves of the pintle hook and jams the safety latch. You have to hit it with a hammer to unlock it.
That is why I decided to put a 15T pintle hook on the back of my truck. Easy hook up of any cable or strap. The only thing that can be a hassle is when the strap wedges itself part way between both halves of the pintle hook and jams the safety latch. You have to hit it with a hammer to unlock it.
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A bigger clevis is cheaper then a tow rope, and you already have a tow rope that you won't break with your truck (trust me on that one, as long as the strap is in good working condition anyway).
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the biggest thing to remember with any strap is to take care of it...i dont mean wash it weekly and take it out to romantic dinners.dont let it get pinched,and never hook it around a sharp object(especially bumpers). try to keep it stored in your toolbox or behind your seat(the uv rays will over time weaken the material).I know to most of the guys on here this reply seems stupid but i figure its a good idea to remind everyone of the basics.
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Originally Posted by 76hi-boy
id rather just stick with my trusty old tow chain. sure there big and clunky but they never let me down!!
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If you are stretching chain you have some serious issues, expecially if you are trying the jerk method. Chain is ment to gently take out the slack and then slowly apply force and pull out, not get a running start and just jerk. Also, anytime you have a strap or chain or winch cable out, put a jacket or blanket over it at the 1/2 way point so if it breaks it drops down not go flying. I use this method with my logging chain and have yet to break the chain.
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Originally Posted by wickymustang
If you are stretching chain you have some serious issues, expecially if you are trying the jerk method. Chain is ment to gently take out the slack and then slowly apply force and pull out, not get a running start and just jerk. Also, anytime you have a strap or chain or winch cable out, put a jacket or blanket over it at the 1/2 way point so if it breaks it drops down not go flying. I use this method with my logging chain and have yet to break the chain.
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