Towing a stuck vehicle?

[88GMCtruck]

I'm so glad I put these in when I did the SAS. I wish I would have put a receiver in as well.

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This is my big tow strap. I also have a smaller stretchy one too.

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[Parentnoia]

pull from the rear with a strap. Don't use chains

May I ask why? We've always used chains in my family, unless it's long distance.

 

[1997chevydriver]

May I ask why? We've always used chains in my family, unless it's long distance.

If they snap they can do extensive damage, serious injury or death.

Sent from somewhere in MN

 

[jps4jeep]

I honestly didn't read other post so I appologize if this is a repeat post..

To me, my main concern is my axle gears, I do not want to pull a heavy load on the coast side of my gears If the vehicle is just hi-centered and only little tug is needed, honestly doesn't matter. If the stuck vehicle is really stuck, assuming you have a low pinion rear axle since almost all factory axles are, I would pull from the rear (in drive not reverse) that way my gears will be on the drive side of the teeth which will have a greater percentage of engagement, hence stronger.

 

[jps4jeep]

May I ask why? We've always used chains in my family, unless it's long distance.

Let the video speak to this

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f8d_1358386081

And I laughed.

 

[Parentnoia]

Let the video speak to this

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f8d_1358386081

And I laughed.

That sir, was a rope, not a chain.

 

[94Sierra4x4]

Ouch.. that bumper looks like it did some damage lol

 

[88GMCtruck]

Annnnnnnnnnnd nother good point. Stay the hell back when using this stuff. If you are in the distance where it could come in contact with you, your at risk.

 

[ChrisAU]

The only thing I use a chain for is anchoring for the winch, it will be a constant load. And I'm pretty sure my truck will rip in half before the chain I use for that breaks.

 

[AirmanSkee]

Bubba rope is what 90% of the guys up here use, and big tow straps for like semis and stuff. 30-50K lbs if I remember correctly. But we get some serious stuck up here and need it. For the most part though they try to pull away but its mainly the lead guy who gets stuck and then we either have to turn around or try to get around to the front of the person who is stuck. Also, If youre ANYWHERE inside the radius of the strap/chain/rope, get the heck out. And always be cautious of that thing snapping and taking out your back glass (had that happen in not my current truck but before) and even if its not the strap that snaps, it could be whatever its hooked to on the other vehicle that breaks.