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Old 02-02-2008, 05:03 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Tow Rope, Chain, Cable or Strap?

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Originally Posted by boya544
. Besides you could tie the strap in a knot if it did break.
I'm sorry - but that's REALLY REALLY bad advice.

I'd go with a strap rated for atleast 20,00lbs- and like someone already said- one with loops not hooks.

Thing with straps though is you need to be cafeful not to loop it over an edge that will fray it- and inspect the strap before every use. If it gets wet- make sure you dry it out before storing it.

With the Gr 70 chain- you're never ever going to break the chain- no matter what abuse you put it through- you'll be ripping of truck parts before you ever ding the chain itself. But it bulky and heavy and generally quite a PITA to haul around.
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