Snatch Strap Question

josh220

josh220

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I've been thinking about adding to the supplies I keep in the back as a precaution. I have been looking at the ARB Snatch Straps, and just have one quick question. Where does the other end hook up on the front of the other vehicle? Is there a generic area on most vehicles that is safe to tow their weight from? Thanks.
 
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I have a few questions along this line:

1) With loops, do you have to use something else to attach these to your own loops? How to attach...

2) Can you describe the S-bend?

3) Better to pull from the back of our t4r, correct? I'm guessing in Low and from the hooks to the left and right of our hitch.

4) Which is better, round-type, or flat-type?

5) What a good price for these?

6) Anything else I should carry for vehicle recovery?

7) Whats a good length?
 
The ARB straps are great quality and will last a long time. I strongly believe you get what you pay for with snatch straps.
It doesnt matter if you hook up to the front or the back of either vehicle, what ever is easiest for the situation. Just make sure you attach to a chassis mounted tow point. Bolted on hooks and tow hitches are best. You can buy hook or shackle attachments to replace your towball which make the operation a little safer. If you use loops that are welded to the chassis, always attach the strap to the hook with a rated shackle. Dont tie a knot or loop the strap back on itself as you will have a real hard time trying to undo it after use. Keep in mind that tie-down loops are not generally rated for loads that can be encountered during snatching recoveries. Always inspect after use, looking for cracked welds and/or deformities.
Snatching can be dangerous. Think safety at all times. NEVER join 2 snatch straps together with a shackle and NEVER use a snatch strap in combination with a snatch block.
 
Is this the preferred setup? Not to the loops

snatch_rear.jpg
 
Don't get a strap with hooks and let them attach it to their vehicle. Make sure that they won't hold you responsible for any damages before pulling them.
 
Funny this came up. I was just coming on to post this.

1. why no hooks on the strap ? and if there are not hooks how do you hook on ? I have a 25ft tow strap , and a 15ft tree strap ( looped at both ends) they are old and want to replace them with a snatch strap , which is kinda like a super bungie ????? or am I wrong . I want 25 feet at least . What do I look for at the store ? Will it say snatch or tow strap. I did want hooks though.

I also want a receiver shackle , like probably the Warn model . Some I've seen critisized it because its cast , but I dont know much about cast except its more brittle , but IMO I doubt Warn would put out anything less than superior so I doubt thats the case. I can get a all steel HD one at our farm store for $50 so its the same price as the Warn.

More advice on strap w/hooks and w/o hooks and my shackle purchase.
 
keylay31 said:
Is this the type of thin we are looking at?

http://www.oconeeoffroad.com/servlet/the-4148/ARB-10'-x-3"/Detail
or more like this

http://www.central4wd.com/inventorydetail.aspx?page=id|39783

I guess length is the price difference here. What length and weight is appropriate?
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The first link/website is very misleading. That is NOT a snatch strap. Snatch strap are never only 10ft long, never. That is a tree trunk protector. I wouldn't bother going to that site anymore if that is how they advertise stuff
Snatch straps are alomost always 30ft (9m). They vary in capacity and not length. I wouldnt bother with a 20ft strap because they are usually cheap quality, and the two vehicles end up too close to each other for comfort.
This is ARB's web page and you can clearly see the differences in the 3 snatch straps that they offer. http://www.arb.com.au/arb-recovery-straps.php Note that the WINCH EXTENSION STRAPS do not have elastic properties, so dont get one thinking the extra length is good and expect it to perform like a snatch strap. Use them exactly as the name implies, for adding extra length (winch cable or snatch strap)
The Warn straps are also good quality and p nuts link shows the different properties of their range.

Also, I've never even seen a snatch strap with metal hooks on it. If they exist they should be illegal. Why? Because in the event the strap breaks or the anchor point fails, that hook becomes a lethal missile. Same thing applies when you join two straps with a shackle. Even the strap by itself can recoil with enough force to damage your car.
 
"Shackles should not be used to attach straps, only adequate towing strong-points."

Got that off the article posted discussing snatch straps.

How am I supposed to attach them then? Is the picture I posted above a good setup despite this advice?
 
keylay31 said:
"Shackles should not be used to attach straps, only adequate towing strong-points."

Got that off the article posted discussing snatch straps.

How am I supposed to attach them then? Is the picture I posted above a good setup despite this advice?
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Threw me too. I'm thinking they are referring to leaf spring shackles as a place to not attach to. Only thing that makes sense as you have to attach it somehow and that is obviously a very strong method.
 
I understand the confusion there, and it does not relate to suspension shackles either.

A vehicle mounted hook is the preferred anchor point.

Shackles can be used to attach to an anchor point (like a loop), but never for joining two straps.
 
This is the strap that I got from Cabela's. At the time, they were having a special promotion for their credit card holders at the grand opening of a new store, and so I basically got the strap for free.

Cabela's is always opening new stores around the country, so be on the lookout for grand opening deals.

Cabela's Recovery Strap

This is the company that made my Cabela's strap. They are made in Canada:

Erickson Mfg.
 
Why CAN'T use one with hooks ? Everything I've seen has sewn loops , where do you hook on . ( for instance if someone was to pull out a 4R)

How would you tie up to another vehicle . It seems to work so much easier. Thats what I have been using for a long time along with a closed loop tree saver and its been fine. I'M NOT SAYING THATS THE CORRECT WAY , but just wondering.
 
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I've never seen a snatch strap with hooks.
Tow straps with hooks, that resemble snatch straps, yes.

And there's a big difference between the two, they are NOT interchangeable.
I ordered some ProComp snatch straps 4WPW had on sale. They came with instructions saying they were for towing only, not to be used for recovery (snatching). I sent them right back.

As for shackles, properly rated D-rings (AKA shackles) can be used for winching/recovery.

As for attachment points, the sheet metal loops found on vehicles are tie down points for transport, ONLY.

If it's not a steel hook or loop bolted to the frame it ain't safe.
(that's factory, an aftermarket hook/loop that is properly welded to the frame is ok too, as long as it's welded by a trained welder, you wouldn't believe some of the crap I've seen.)
 
The loops are stronger than anyone here gives them credit for.

They are designed to hold the weight of the vehicle, at the very least. More realistically, I can see each loop holding twice that.

Lots of people have used them for recovery and we haven't yet heard of an instance of them breaking off.
 
Methodical said:
The loops are stronger than anyone here gives them credit for.

They are designed to hold the weight of the vehicle, at the very least. More realistically, I can see each loop holding twice that.

Lots of people have used them for recovery and we haven't yet heard of an instance of them breaking off.
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Be right or wrong I've had to use the loops to pull , and did without issue ...... so far.

fourwd1, thats good info , thanks for clearing that up for me.
 
Methodical said:
The loops are stronger than anyone here gives them credit for.

They are designed to hold the weight of the vehicle, at the very least. More realistically, I can see each loop holding twice that.

Lots of people have used them for recovery and we haven't yet heard of an instance of them breaking off.
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My understanding is they are simply for strapping the vehicle to the shipping container floor. Not at all for supporting the weight of the vehicle. Obviously strong enough most of the time.............
 
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