How to safely use a tow strap

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[bar]

I Really hope more people see this and start taking their time when doing things and thinking

[jeremysteele]

I wouldn’t recommend that, hitches can have sharp edges at the openings and if your at any kind of an angle and it rubs it could put little cuts in your strap, secondly I have seen those hitch pins bend and if it bends enough it will be a nightmare trying to get it out. Lastly if your doing a recover don’t use a strap, there are hard on vehicles and can do damage, get a kinetic rope for stuck vehicles.

[andyhandy]

Nope. It'll bend the pin, then your screwed. If pulling any heavy weight anyways. Pin will have to b cut, prob on both sides, then wrestled out. Buy the 25 dollar receiver and do it right

[marsbase]

good advice, I've heard the ball can be a potential projectile if it breaks off
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[andyr]

In his defense, he said "tow straps". So towing on flat ground, I would be ok with. NOT recovery. Shackle receiver with kinetic strap.

[xTHEPIPERx]

Genuine question, not trying to still the pot. Say my 4500lb 4runner is stuck in mud I have a 6500lb working load recovery strap. Its a straight pull no angle, nothing. That pin is gonna hold? I'm new to this and just want to become educated.

[Josephhoward]

Sierra Vista? either way, thanks for this pointer. obvious but never thought of this myself! duh!

[richarde]

thanks I always tie to the frame of the truck, like your way better