SNATCH STRAPS - what are the good ones ?

[Maîneÿ . . .]

in my 'looking around' I've come across the "SpanSet" Aussie made snatch strap ( $101 )

Has any comment (good / bad) or anyone used, or have this strap ??

[D4D]

Its not that complex a decision just go to your local 4x4 shop and buy one.

The major issue for you will be where to attach it to.

[Bird]

Any recovery gear are items not to go cheap on...

If things go tits up, they can kill you. Go for good gear.

[Fivid]

in my 'looking around' I've come across the "SpanSet" Aussie made snatch strap ( $101 )

Has any comment (good / bad) or anyone used, or have this strap ??

I paid around $65 for an 8,000Kg Just Straps snatch strap...  was going to say about 6 months ago but seeing as how quick last year went, probably more like 18 months ago.  Was from a trade tool shop though, not a 4wd store which seems to add an extra 25-50% to everything...


Dave

[kylarama]

I can't believe ARB Action didn't let an ARB product win...

Bushranger brand for me.

[Maîneÿ . . .]

Any comments 

•9m x 75mm
•8,000kg breaking strain
•Nylon construction with 20% stretch
•Folded reinforced eyes
•$60

[Jason B]

Mainey

That strap looks fine. Just can't tell in the photo how wide the eye's in the ends are.

I have one each of these an extention and an 8000kg snatch strap. They have eye's suitable for fitting in your tow bar attachment. They are also 100% Australian made and priced reasonably.

http://www.tjm.com.au/index.php?nr=no#ln.php?i=recovery_straps

Bit better pics here http://www.tjm.com.au/images/PDF/10-268_SnatchStraps.pdf

Not sure if your vehicle has a separate chassis or not, but they also do an equaliser strap to spread the load between 2 tow points for mono chassis vehicles.


Regards


jas

[theflyingbadger]

but they also do an equaliser strap to spread the load between 2 tow points

recovery points hopefully, not tow points.

i think suitable front recovery points is going to be Maîneÿ's biggest issue..

[kiwipete]

I have a ARB 8000kg strap been used only a few times over the past 10 years...

The one thing I have been warned not to do is to buy anything bigger than 8000kgs for a 80 series LC,  the reason behind that is that a strap is cheap and if you have to use the full power of a 11000kg strap then you shouldn't have used the strap...   If you break a 11000kg strap and not done damage elsewhere you are lucky.... 

I am just passing on what I have been told, but it does make sense...... 

[Jason B]

recovery points hopefully, not tow points.

i think suitable front recovery points is going to be Maîneÿ's biggest issue..

Correct Jon recovery points is what was meant. I think the equaliser strap may be a good idea also.

Regards

Jas

[Jason B]

I have a ARB 8000kg strap been used only a few times over the past 10 years...

The one thing I have been warned not to do is to buy anything bigger than 8000kgs for a 80 series LC,  the reason behind that is that a strap is cheap and if you have to use the full power of a 11000kg strap then you shouldn't have used the strap...   If you break a 11000kg strap and not done damage elsewhere you are lucky.... 

I am just passing on what I have been told, but it does make sense......

There is a guide rule some where that I read recently that recomended not exceeding 2.5 x the vehicle GVM with the strap rating. It mentioned that it can cause damage to the vehicle if the strap has to high a rating/breaking strenght. It also mentioned using a heavier strap if you were recovering a vehicle with a trailer attached (i.e take into consideration the GVM of the over all vehicle weight)

I will try and locate it.


Regards


Jas

[theflyingbadger]

There is a guide rule some where that I read recently that recomended not exceeding 2.5 x the vehicle GVM with the strap rating. It mentioned that it can cause damage to the vehicle if the strap has to high a rating/breaking strenght.

x2

(well, 2.5 anyway )

[Maîneÿ . . .]

i think suitable front recovery points is going to be Maîneÿ's biggest issue..

Naaahhhhh,
you guys have it all wrong - totally wrong 

I will be towing the Toyota's & Nissan's out of their dilemma only from the recovery point on the back of my Ssangyong
won't be doing it from a front mounted recovery point 

[achjimmy]

Another vote for "just straps" brand. Excellent value and quality (rated highley in some test a few years ago) and made in Australia (Castle Hill NSW).

https://www.juststraps.com.au/Default.asp?

You can buy direct from there web site.

[theflyingbadger]

Naaahhhhh,
you guys have it all wrong - totally wrong 

I will be towing the Toyota's & Nissan's out of their dilemma only from the recovery point on the back of my Ssangyong
won't be doing it from a front mounted recovery point 

well, if you're pulling others out then they should use their own f*E$#D snatch straps...

[Maîneÿ . . .]

well, if you're pulling others out then they should use their own f*E$#D snatch straps...

Yeah, good point so will all you Toyota an Nissan guys please make sure you have your own snatch strap

[Maîneÿ . . .]

getting back on track   
no more weird humor or bad jokes today

I went and physically checked out some snatch straps today, I seen written on the box the ARB strap is made overseas, it is NOT Australian made and with no warranty information stated on the box either
8000kg $92 rrp

However, the Bushranger snatch strap, which I was told by the ARB guy is owned by ARB, and is their lesser priced subsidiary company, has a 5 year warranty stated on it's box, and yes it IS made here in Australia.
8000kg $76 rrp

I expected to buy a quality Australian made product by choice 

Maybe they were a good product at some earlier time, now I do admit they look the ducks nuts with their ARB name emblazon on the end of the strap, but with no warranty information stated on the box, why would I spend the extra $$ and miss out on the 5 year warranty of the Bushranger snatch strap.

Now confusion reigns supreme 

[D4D]

Good luck claiming a warranty on a snatch strap.

[Maîneÿ . . .]

Good luck claiming a warranty on a snatch strap.

I was thinking if ARB had the same 'faith' in their overseas manufacturing, as Bushranger have here in their Australian made straps, they would be giving at least some mention of a warranty on the ARB box.

The Bushranger 5 yr warranty is only covering "manufacturing faults" and not damage caused by idiots like me 

[heath74]

Ive used and, seen used a few different brands, Ive seen 'good' ones fail and cheapos work just fine.

IMHO it is more imprtant that the strap is washed and dried after each muddy use, than what label is on it. (agree with points made about correctly rated recovery points.)

[Bird]

...but with no warranty information stated on the box, why would I spend the extra $$ and miss out on the 5 year warranty of the Bushranger snatch strap.

why wouldnt you ask about the warranty on the ARB one if you were standing there lookin at it?

[Maîneÿ . . .]

why wouldnt you ask about the warranty on the ARB one if you were standing there lookin at it?

because the ARB guy told me it was 12 months, but it's not written on the box

I phoned Kaymar in Victoria, (test winner) they gave me some interesting information, so will now look into their choice.
They no longer have the same strap as was tested  

[D4D]

As I said before, it's not that complex a decision just go to your local 4x4 shop and buy one.

You have probably wasted the cost of the strap in time procrastinating.

[Maîneÿ . . .]

As I said before, it's not that complex a decision just go to your local 4x4 shop and buy one.

You have probably wasted the cost of the strap in time procrastinating.

we only have one shop here in Busselton
Have to go up to Bunbury Friday, so will see the other brands recomended from my phone call today

[kiwipete]

I saw this sometime ago and it stills amazes me how stupid some bloody people can be, it is a long video but really worth a watch just to see all the things you shouldn't do....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8lMxYnGIrw&feature=related#