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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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I run a 4" wide strap rated at 80K. Ill rip the truck in half before the strap lets loose
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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How mcuh where and how long is it?
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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I have heard they make these bungee straps that are suppost to work well. But I cant find them (maybe they dont exsist)sp But I have they same problem need a GOOD STRONG strap!!
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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Most straps give you the bungee effect. When you pull the strap will stretch a bit and it will help "slingshot" the stuck truck out
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by v10sport
Most straps give you the bungee effect. When you pull the strap will stretch a bit and it will help "slingshot" the stuck truck out

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But I have heard of a strap that is like a bungee.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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Yea, I've seen it, wouldn't trust it. Its not very big. Also driving over your strap isn't good for them eigthor
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 01:17 AM
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my friend that has a semi truck hauls forklifts ona flatbed and gave me one of the strapa he uses that thing is super thick and wide it works all the time probably like 6 inches but ill check tomorrow. i hadnt even noticed this section sweeeeeeeet!!
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 04:49 AM
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number one dont use chains not a good idea at all. and i use a 4" strap from tsc lasted me about two years hasn't broke yet but its seen its better days. the one i have seems to work good for fullsize trucks dont break when you jurk with it but still has give to it to give it the bungy affect. and its going to be around 80 or 90 bucks for the one i have.
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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25ft nylon rope with a 1.5" diameter loops on both ends. If that doesnt work I use to have a 25ft choker for pulling out big things (I ran a water truck and use to get stuck 5-6 times a day and slide into 3-4ft ditches)...
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