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Using a recovery strap, where and how do I attach it?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 80sforlife, Nov 21, 2016.

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  1. Nov 21, 2016 at 2:09 PM
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    thanks, you just started my own Xmas list! now I just need floppy mud guards and I'm good!
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2016 at 2:21 PM
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    Yeah buddy! :bananadance: I've used those two exact items numerous times and they did great.
     
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  5. Nov 21, 2016 at 2:27 PM
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    can't tell from the pics.... are those mudguards floppy? if yes, which ones are they exactly. I'm debating between a set with "4WD" or nude girl silhouette graphics.
     
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  7. Nov 21, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    The D ring usually won't fail. But straps will fail. And if you have a kinetic energy recovery type, you have now created a potential sling shot.

    Here is an example of a recovery rope failing and the improper attachment of two ropes (using a D-Ring). The tailgates of both trucks were destroyed. The D-Ring when completely though one tailgate.

    https://youtu.be/dmZTXHn-zS8
     
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    If the strap snaps, instead of the ends flying around and hitting something, that makes it drop straight to the ground. It's a safety thing.
     
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  9. Nov 21, 2016 at 2:38 PM
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    Yes they are flexible. They are first gens..95-04 IIRC.
     
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  11. Nov 21, 2016 at 2:45 PM
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    So I assume you place this near the hitch? what if the strap snaps, say, half way down the line? (sorry, total newbie question)
     
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    No worries! If you have one, you place it in the middle. If you have two, you place one on each end, about 1/4 of the way in, towards center (hope that makes sense). So with a 30' line, you'd place it 5-8 feet from each hitch.
     
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    ahhh.... makes sense.
     
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    OR you could buy like 15 of them, and just cover the whole strap in them. Then you're ultra safe :D
     
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    My understanding was that you loop the line through itself to secure it. Unfortunately I couldn't find any pictures.

    Also, I have a rope that came with two shackles, so I'm thinking I could also attach one of the shackles to it if absolutely necessary.
     
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  19. Nov 21, 2016 at 4:55 PM
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    No.

    Also, that sounds like a tow strap (one hook on each end). A tow strap and recovery strap are two totally different entities and cannot replace each other. However, in the right situation, a recovery strap can be used as a tow strap.
     
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  20. Nov 21, 2016 at 5:02 PM
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    Sounds like OP needs to Subscribe to the Ronny Dahl channel

     
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