Author Topic: Tow straps and D-Rings questions (Read 4045 times)

Volcom · « **on:** Jul 07, 2006, 12:07:39 PM »

Is it safe practice to connect two two straps (20K or 30K 3 inch wide looped, NO METAL HOOKS) together with a D-Ring to get some extra length? Would it be safe to winch with those two straps connected?

Just curious

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 07, 2006, 12:43:39 PM »

Shouldn't be a problem, just throw a jacket or towel over the d-ring to keep it from becoming a projectile if a strap breakes. Also don't forget those straps stretch a bit too.

mudmaster · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 07, 2006, 01:35:23 PM »

I'd agree, but a broken strap can also do some damage.

Bender · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 07, 2006, 02:11:55 PM »

It'll probably work most of the time, but why risk it? Here's a recent thread from pirate that discusses how to attach two straps together safely.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=485951

jimbo74 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 07, 2006, 03:29:34 PM »

i read the pirate thing, but am still wondering what is the point of the stick? it appears they said to get the straps apart? i have used the loop through technigue for several things (not tow straps though) and have never had an issue with them not coming back apart

Bender · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 07, 2006, 04:03:07 PM »

Quote from: Captain4x2 on Jul 07, 2006, 03:29:34 PM

i read the pirate thing, but am still wondering what is the point of the stick? it appears they said to get the straps apart? i have used the loop through technigue for several things (not tow straps though) and have never had an issue with them not coming back apart

If you jerk somebody hard enough I could see how it would be pretty hard to get the straps apart.

DTB · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 07, 2006, 04:06:11 PM »

i had some it took me like a week to get apart.

Richard · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 07, 2006, 08:00:49 PM »

here's the pic

MR_DIY · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 07, 2006, 10:12:17 PM »

you answered it before I could get here? oh yeah- don't wheel with people who get stuck

yotaboy79 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 08, 2006, 08:47:10 PM »

i dont i saw a guy get killed like that, he got in a hurry when helping some one out and hooked to straps togeather with a clevis/ d-ring and one of the straps broke and the d ring whent flying and hit him in the back of the head!!!
with the right safety precausons it can be made pretty safe (throwing a jacket over the d-ring), but why take the chance

DTB · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 08, 2006, 08:50:44 PM »

Quote from: yotaboy79 on Jul 08, 2006, 08:47:10 PM

i dont i saw a guy get killed like that, he got in a hurry when helping some one out and hooked to straps togeather with a clevis/ d-ring and one of the straps broke and the d ring whent flying and hit him in the back of the head!!!
with the right safety precausons it can be made pretty safe (throwing a jacket over the d-ring), but why take the chance

u saw that? couldnt have been pretty

yotaboy79 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 08, 2006, 08:54:09 PM »

no it wasent pretty, and ill never put two tow straps togeather with a d-ring ever!!!

Bender · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 08, 2006, 09:07:29 PM »

Quote from: yotaboy79 on Jul 08, 2006, 08:54:09 PM

no it wasent pretty, and ill never put two tow straps togeather with a d-ring ever!!!

Scary stuff...I won't either. It's probably easier to use a stick anyway!

DTB · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 08, 2006, 09:56:15 PM »

, when i go to these redneck muddin' events they have around here, I catch myself running away screaming like a little girl from these fools tryin to recover each other!

i can actually visualize the straps and chains bubble gum rope and whatever else they use snapping and taking a head off.

I'm actually surprised that I haven't seen it happen as well. I ain't stupid.

go ahead and call me a wuss but i like breathing. lemme see if i can find an example picture of these kind of situations haha. ok first is the runner up for darwin award last year

had to throw this one in too. now that's a stuck! he might still be out there. someone should really go check

please, don't be a tool. my head thanks u

DTB · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 08, 2006, 10:05:50 PM »

And remember, One-half of the population is BELOW average intelligence. Ya gotta strive to be in that upper ½! (and then watch 4 flying D-rings)

Just something to think about.......

MR_DIY · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 08, 2006, 10:43:42 PM »

I don't go to MUD events anymore because I don't wanna be associated with the majority of them.

there's wheelers and then there are hicks

DTB · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 08, 2006, 10:47:43 PM »

Quote from: MR_DIY on Jul 08, 2006, 10:43:42 PM

I don't go to MUD events anymore because I don't wanna be associated with the majority of them.

there's wheelers and then there are hicks

i beg yer pardon, son? yer talkin to both in one right hurrrr haha that's how they talk in missoura

MR_DIY · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 08, 2006, 11:37:14 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Jul 08, 2006, 10:47:43 PM

i beg yer pardon, son? yer talkin to both in one right hurrrr haha that's how they talk in missoura

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 09, 2006, 05:19:56 AM »

Hey there, I resemble that comment.

I have seen some pretty scary stuff too and most of the time it was some drunk RN that thought he was hot

Never use a chain for anything more than a light pull. Get a longer strap if you need a longer strap. they come in 30' too.

If you must use a D ring to connect connect two straps together don't snatch on it, only tug.

If that don't work use a winch and if that don't work use a winch and a second truck to pull on a strap or winch too.

For your sake look at how they got it attached before you pull, it might be your head that is about to come off.

KYOTA · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 09, 2006, 05:46:46 AM »

Quote from: Captain4x2 on Jul 07, 2006, 03:29:34 PM

i read the pirate thing, but am still wondering what is the point of the stick? it appears they said to get the straps apart? i have used the loop through technigue for several things (not tow straps though) and have never had an issue with them not coming back apart

stick is in there so the straps dont sinch down tight on each other, and allows you to get them back apart. On the clevis/shackle question, the rating on the clevis or shackle is going to be more than a nylon strap BUT if the strap let go, one of the straps is going to have that shackle connected to it with some force behind it and head right back in the direction of the pull, RAPIDLY!!!!

. my vote is strap on strap

RHG · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 10, 2006, 02:50:54 AM »

Volcom · « **Reply #21 on:** Jul 10, 2006, 08:19:07 AM »

Right on, thanks guys! I just wanted to know what everyone though. I'll have to try the stick trick next time

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #22 on:** Jul 11, 2006, 01:27:45 PM »

I've seen smashed up windshields from people trying to pull others out! I know people that wrap chains around the straps or winch cable. It stops the broken strap winch line from flying back, it just drops, and the chain acts like an anchor! 50 pounds of chains stops it in a hurry!

Volcom [OP]

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