What is a good hook for my tow strap?
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From: MI 48642
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have a 3" 30' tow strap I got for christmas. I am looking to get either a hook for my front/rear receiver, or a receiver with a D ring. I also have 2 recovery points on my front bumper. What is the best bang for my buck?
Also a noob question, am I going to get myself in a bind if I loop the strap through itself around someones axle when pulling? I mean will it pull my loop so tight I'll have to fight it with a screwdriver to get it loose.
Also a noob question, am I going to get myself in a bind if I loop the strap through itself around someones axle when pulling? I mean will it pull my loop so tight I'll have to fight it with a screwdriver to get it loose.
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From: Wny
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Straight 6
i def get a front and rear 2'' reciever with a 2'' d ring adapter i dont like to tow off of axles cause yo0u wight just end up ripping your axle out if your not stuck in 3 foot of mud and had bad tires on the jeep and stuck in your yard then yea go ahead but other wise try not to at all cost
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From: MI 48642
Year: 1996
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i def get a front and rear 2'' reciever with a 2'' d ring adapter i dont like to tow off of axles cause yo0u wight just end up ripping your axle out if your not stuck in 3 foot of mud and had bad tires on the jeep and stuck in your yard then yea go ahead but other wise try not to at all cost
I would only pull someone if they had a receiver or some kind of factory recovery option...
Especially the people in Midland, youd be to court in no time.
If your strap has loops, I would just stick one loop in your receiver, then stick the pin through it.
Especially the people in Midland, youd be to court in no time.
If your strap has loops, I would just stick one loop in your receiver, then stick the pin through it.
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From: shawnee,ks
Year: 1993
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You don't need a receiver adapter thing for your hitch just slide the loop of the strap in and put the pin in through the loop. And what I think is a pretty good buy is this 7 ton hook I got off ebay, its big!
Sorry I can't find the link
Sorry I can't find the link
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From: MI 48642
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ahh okay, very true about Midland people...lol
I was looking at something like this, but if the pin would be plenty strong enough...ill just do that.
I was looking at something like this, but if the pin would be plenty strong enough...ill just do that.
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From: Connecticut
Year: 1996
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Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
I have the d ring shackle receiver on my jeep and it works like a charm. If your planning on pulling someone out i prefer to use my tow hitch reveiver in the rear before i use the front tow hooks. But if you get into a bind the front tow hooks will have to do
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From: MI 48642
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Both my bumpers were built expecting the superwinch to be used in the receiver. I like the D ring idea so I dont cut up my strap if im pulling anywhere but strait. Ill get an extra pin for the other vehicle though.
x2 on these, have one for the front a rear of my jeep works great. i also got the pin that you can put a little lock on it so no one will take it off the jeep
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i have one of those d-shackle adapters for my hitch, works great and no worries of the pin bending through the strap end, even tho i've used that method successfully.
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From: shawnee,ks
Year: 1993
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Originally Posted by caged
this is the scariest thing i've seen as far as recovery goes. please don't use this.
i have one of those d-shackle adapters for my hitch, works great and no worries of the pin bending through the strap end, even tho i've used that method successfully.
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