Looking To Buy A Recovery Strap

cmoore74 · May 11, 2007

I'm looking to pick up a recovery strap. I've read to get one with loops, not hooks as the hooks become missles if the strap breaks.

I'm thinking a ProComp 30' strap, but what weight do I really need? Is the 20,000 lb break strength sufficient or should I go to 30,000 lb?

20,000 lb seems sufficient as the factory hitch is rated to much lower than that anyhow.

jaybyrd · May 11, 2007

Look at the maximum weight you would ever safely pull out of trouble...... And what makes sense for your truck to try and pull out.....

cmoore74 · May 12, 2007

I agree, but you don't base that on the break strength of the strap.

I've seen where a lot of the off-road jeep sites recommend a 20,000 lb break strength strap, but I'm not sure if that is just right for a jeep or over-sized. Considering these trucks are heavier than a jeep I was thinking the next size up (30,000 lb) would be the better choice.

I think it should be based on the working load which I think is around 1/3-1/4 of the break strength.

I'm leaning towards the 30' 30,000 lb strap made by ProComp.

Thoughts?

cmoore74 · May 22, 2007

BTW I asked ProComp for a recommendation and I got a kick out of their reply:

"

Id say go with the p/n 330000. You never know when you might need to

pull a big Ford or Dodge out of something.

Jeff Blakely

Pro Comp Suspension

Tech Support

800-776-0767 ext 117

[email protected]

"

I'm going with the 30 ft 30,000 lb strap.

Triki_Dick · May 22, 2007

How Much?

cmoore74 · May 22, 2007

They're a bit pricey at about $70 + shipping.

I've seen no-name brands of the same length and break strength for about $40 + shipping.

The straps are cheaper than the ropes. The ropes run close to $100.

Triki_Dick · May 22, 2007

Worth it, however, the ones I've priced run $120 with 21000lbs weight

cmoore74 · May 22, 2007

$70 + shipping for the ProComp 3" x 30' strap was from an eBay store called Utah Jeeper.

I also saw the no-name for $40 + shipping on eBay as well.

overlord1 · May 22, 2007

I bought a 3"X30' strap from a seller on ebay rated to 28K pounds. It was around $55 shipped if I recall. I like the fact that it is made in the USA. There are many straps listed on ebay for cheaper but they are Chinese made. I did not want Chinese junk for such an important item. I considered Pro Comp as well since it is a US made product but it was more than I wanted to spend.

clm7214 · May 23, 2007

Get the biggest one you feel comfortable spending money on. Ive broken many straps that i thought would be "strong enough" and even once had to tie all my ratchet tie downs together to pull a guy out cause my strap broke.

SweatyAppleSauce · May 23, 2007

Don't you think its a litte ignorant to say simple because its made in China its junk. I love this country to death, I served in Iraq, and I prefer American made, but everything we make here isn't the best either.

mmastera · May 23, 2007

I agree with getting the strongest rated strap you can afford....I learned my lesson buying based on what was cheap years ago. Just this past weekend a friend broke two different straps that were reasonably strong but not quite enough. I agree to stay away from the hooks.

dajarrel · May 23, 2007

Chris,

you may want ot invest in a bag to store your strap in. I see that you have a tonneau cover so you should have plenty of room, but a 30' x 3" strap is going to make quite a pile that can become very unruly after a while.

FWIW

dj