tow chains
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JB.
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Cederbaum said:
Definitely a strap over a chain. There are two kinds of straps. Non-elastic for towing/slow pulling (usually with hooks) and elastic ones (usually without hooks) for quick recovery yanks. You can't tell they're elastic by looking, but in actual usage they stretch quite a bit and give more yank with less jolt to the vehicle. I got a nice one at Wal-mart.
Ohio4R said:
More likely to break a window with a rope or strap.
Anything you use can become projectile when something fails.
I've seen ropes throw metal pieces into the backwindow and out the other side.
Besides, chain does not stretch much, it usually just falls down to the ground when it breakes, unlike the rope or tow strap.
Chains are just too heavy for this kind of use.
The thing is, everything can fail and be hazardous.
People should just be careful and be aware of the danger when pulling a stuck vehicle lose.
And if I may say, my experience is that a broken window is not a big problem. Broken bones and deaths or injuries are far more serious.
boston_kevin
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Definitely don't use chains... Chains are used for securing a load or as a backup in case the primary tow point fails (only with a trailer). If you are looking for a recovery type, use a snatch strap. ARB has some excellent straps which I have used and still use for recovery of vehicles.
Chains and regular tow ropes can snap which can cause injury or damage to the vehicle. Snatch straps stretch and pull with more force than the vehicle could with a rigid strap (or chains) because of the elasticity. Also you reduce the incidence of injury or vehicle damage greatly.
Chains and regular tow ropes can snap which can cause injury or damage to the vehicle. Snatch straps stretch and pull with more force than the vehicle could with a rigid strap (or chains) because of the elasticity. Also you reduce the incidence of injury or vehicle damage greatly.
maine runner
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While I admit a chain snapping is scary, have you guys ever seen a strap break? It is still scary sight. It also REALLY hurts. I have scars to prove it.
Regardless, have everyone stand completely clear of the gear AND the vehicles.
Regardless, have everyone stand completely clear of the gear AND the vehicles.
boston_kevin
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Ulfr said:
I have seen these snap before, usually when trying to use a strap that is underrated for the task. Keep in mind that all straps say you should throw a blanket over the strap to prevent damage. I have had tow ropes break, but never a snatch strap, but then again, I use 20,000 lb rated snatch straps for a 6000 lb truck.
boston_kevin said:
Well, the SWL of the strap is not always "correct" at any given point.
Faulties and other things can have it's effect. I've seen snatch rope (we usually don't use straps here in Iceland, 'cept for very few people, but I've seen one strap go aswell...) that was given SWL 20k lbs break apart, and hurling through the back of the truck...
And the blanket does not always work, because sometimes the vehicle has to be pulled maybe 40-60m... and sometimes it's not even enough, or the situation doesn't offer a blanket to be used...
But, it's up to the drivers what can be used at any given time.
So my question is how many of you have actually seen a good chain snap? I for one have not! I grew up only using chains and cables to pull 3 foot in diameter trees down with a Case tractor, not one broken chain. I buy the 30 ton chains from the farm supply and I would put that over any fabric strap on the market personally.
just my 2 cents
just my 2 cents