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

I won't use a strap or chain without a D ring holding it on! S#it gets sketchy when hear that rope stretch!

 

I bought this recovery strap instead of the ARB one listed above:

TGL 3", 30 Foot, Tow Strap, Recovery Strap, 30000 Pound Capacity

https://www.amazon.com/Tow-strap-Re...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8SQ0YADQXV5VDK9JWM2F
- wider (3 inches vs 2 3/8")
- higher breaking strength (30,000lbs vs. 17,500lbs)
- half the price ($30 vs $60)

Also have the same smittybilt hitch d-ring as mentioned above. Note: my shackle (on the smittybilt d-ring) was tight, but still managed to vibrate loose and fall off the truck. Only found it by accident. Since then I zap-strap the "bolt" to ensure it doesn't go anywhere (and will cut off the zap-strap when/if I need to use the shackle).

 

Bubba Ropes are awesome and pretty light weight!

 

I want something like one of these receiver D ring mounts, but I'm afraid around my area the D-ring will go missing on short notice. I have a military strap rated for 44,000lbs from my old M923A2(5-ton cargo truck) that I'd use. These reportedly hold much much more than their rating.

 

I keep my D ring in the truck makes it a lot easier to get on and off since it doesn't get rust welded lol

 

I keep a couple of old bath mats with rubber bottom in my recovery gear tote. A jacket will work in a pinch as well.

 

That's more a tow strap than a snatch strap. A seller even mentions that it doesn't stretch as much as a snatch strap.

 

Group buy on now I think

 

I try to go with the products with the best and most reviews.

For a receiver/shackle I'd go with this:

$39 Smittybilt 29312B Receiver Hitch D-Ring with 3/4" Shackle for 2" Receivers , Black

https://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-29312B-Receiver-Shackle-Receivers/dp/B001CF1A7O

Snatch strap:

$50 Smittybilt 3" x 30-feet Tow Strap (Yellow) - CC330

https://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-C...8&qid=1479782257&sr=8-5&keywords=snatch+strap

Here is a good video on other recovery gear that you can use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta0ONFJn5EE

 

There was nothing smart about that charging pull.

Just saying.

 

Ordered these 3:

Smittybilt 29312B Receiver Hitch D-Ring with 3/4-Inch Shackle for 2-Inch Receivers

$39 Smittybilt 29312B Receiver Hitch D-Ring with 3/4" Shackle for 2" Receivers , Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CF1A7O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4x7mybNTDJ1CS

CURT 21510 Coated Hitch Pin and Clip

$3 CURT 21510 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip, 5/8" Diameter, Fits 2" Receiver, CLEAR ZINC

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004C6OBBC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cz7mybPR9BFW5

Smittybilt CC330 3" x 30' Recovery Strap - 30,000 lb Capacity

$50 Smittybilt 3" x 30-feet Tow Strap (Yellow) - CC330

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CF4UXU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Bz7mybFMXFKCY

 

Noobie here. Where can we find the rating of the recovery points on the truck? I have a 2016 taco sr with a tow hitch. I'm under the impression that the recovery points themselves have a rating, in addition to the accessories such as receivers/shackle mounts and shackles themselves. Just wondering in the event I need to pull people out this winter.

 

I love this channel!

 

There are no points on Tacomas that are rated for recoveries per se. The tow hitch is rated to tow a 6500lb trailer, and the tow hook on the front is for towing short distances on a level surface, per the manual. That said people including myself use these to recover from.

 

This is what I bought:

Mozzbi Recovery Towing Straps 4” x 20ft - 30000lb Break Strength, Included 4.75T D-Ring Shackle, Reinforced Loop End and Protective Sleeves for Extra Protection - Emergency Off Road Tow Strap from

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E4R5QBC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's not meant for a lot of stretch but also stronger than the basic tow straps I see for sale all over the place. It's polyester (11% elongation).

 

Thanks for all the great info.

 

The most simple is hitch pin and strap

 

That is simple if you have a simple inline pull. However those are the exception as generally when I have recovered the pull is at an angle, which would cause the hitch to cut into the strap

 

For those with a Sport who don't have the giant hook in the front, you can use this to use a shackle. There's a small loop on the passenger side, but it's not meant for tough recoveries. This bolts up in place of it.

 

When pulling another vehicle out with a recovery strap do you use 2hi,4hi, or 4lo?