can i use this??
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Ry' N Jen
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That all depends on what you want to use it for!
If you are thinking for use in vehicle recovery, I wouldn't.
You don't know what kind of use and abuse it has gone through and the weight limits posted on it look like they are only rated for static lifting.
You are better off buying webbing items designed for vehicle recovery. Ones that are new so you know their history.
If you are thinking for use in vehicle recovery, I wouldn't.
You don't know what kind of use and abuse it has gone through and the weight limits posted on it look like they are only rated for static lifting.
You are better off buying webbing items designed for vehicle recovery. Ones that are new so you know their history.
tazzsrenegade
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Lifting straps are used for lifting only, its like a cable or a chain there is no give in them. They work good for tree savers .
kb0nly
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I used to work in a place where we used overhead carriage cranes all day. Those straps were one of the things we used with the crane on a regular basis. You know how many of those we broke? Enough that we started using chains instead. They work, don't get me wrong, but you have to inspect them every time you use them unless your the only one using them and the only one with access to them, no telling how someone might have nicked one on a sharp object, etc.
For pulling a vehicle? No way.. Your better off with a $20 tow strap from Wal-Mart then one of those lift straps!
For pulling a vehicle? No way.. Your better off with a $20 tow strap from Wal-Mart then one of those lift straps!
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I bought 1000lbs rated rope from home depot to pull 30" satellite dish to the roof from my fire escape, the dish weighs 50lbs... So...
kb0nly
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I love overkill... One things for sure, you knew the rope was the last thing you needed to worry about.. lol
I wouldn't use that.
What you need is a "recovery strap" The ones with the loops on the ends. They come in different ratings. I use a 18,000lb rated recovery strap (3"x20 feet) personally with a 4 1/2 ton WLL Warn shackle on the back. (Warn drawbar and shackle in the receiver hitch for the rear). For the front slip the loops over your tow hooks.
Check a Tractor Supply Store if there is one near you. They have all kinds of quality stuff there.
Dave
What you need is a "recovery strap" The ones with the loops on the ends. They come in different ratings. I use a 18,000lb rated recovery strap (3"x20 feet) personally with a 4 1/2 ton WLL Warn shackle on the back. (Warn drawbar and shackle in the receiver hitch for the rear). For the front slip the loops over your tow hooks.
Check a Tractor Supply Store if there is one near you. They have all kinds of quality stuff there.
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well, i knew I could pull the dish with the rope, but I had to make sure if I slip and fall, dish had to pull me when it gets tangled on the fire escape!
kb0nly
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well, i knew I could pull the dish with the rope, but I had to make sure if I slip and fall, dish had to pull me when it gets tangled on the fire escape!
Now thats hilarious.
well, i knew I could pull the dish with the rope, but I had to make sure if I slip and fall, dish had to pull me when it gets tangled on the fire escape!
.....pic's...pic's....no....we want video with sound...haha
Dave
