Vehicle Ratchet Strap Recommendations Wanted
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02/01/21 06:40 PM
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vinnyd76
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Looking to purchase a set of (4) ratchet straps for a vehicle trailer and came across the wire hook style for a decent price. However, I'm concerned with the open hook compared with the snap/latch hook style. Interested what type/brand the forum is using to transport their Mopar vehicle(s).
Last edited by vinnyd76; 02/01/21 06:50 PM.
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Re: Vehicle Ratchet Strap Recommendations Wanted
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02/01/21 08:09 PM
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I have used MACS brand for years. I used to change out the straps every 4 years, but have used these are so well made that I have been using my last couple of sets for the last 12 years with no issues. Like always, if they get burned on hot exhaust, get cut, or start to unravel the stitching I replace them. https://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/
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Re: Vehicle Ratchet Strap Recommendations Wanted
[Re: Rhinodart]
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02/01/21 08:32 PM
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Have used the ones at the top in the picture forever Never had an issue Think they are all made out if nylon. As long as you dont let them rub on anything and fray, they aren't going anywhere. Most are rated well higher than what they are used for
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Re: Vehicle Ratchet Strap Recommendations Wanted
[Re: vinnyd76]
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02/01/21 11:03 PM
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Cab_Burge
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I have some surplus military cargo straps rated at 5000 Lbs. each that have the closed latch on both ends, I do use axle straps on the car over the rear axle and the tie down loops welded on the front of my S/P cars front rack and pinion mounting bar. I use four of them on my cars, one on each corner I've had these straps for over 20+ yrs. and they have been used on a bunch of different cars back when I first used a open trailer, then 4 different trucks and 3 different enclosed car trailers since then, they work really great, I try and stop after one hour towing when I'm going to a race more than 200 miles away and retighten the rear straps after they have stretch and settled in. If I don't they will have a little slack, not a bunch, in them when i get to the races more than 100 miles away
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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Re: Vehicle Ratchet Strap Recommendations Wanted
[Re: Ramrod39]
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02/02/21 11:27 AM
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Have used the ones at the top in the picture forever Never had an issue Think they are all made out if nylon. As long as you dont let them rub on anything and fray, they aren't going anywhere. Most are rated well higher than what they are used for
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Re: Vehicle Ratchet Strap Recommendations Wanted
[Re: shanker]
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02/02/21 04:47 PM
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This is not the exact brand I have but it is the style. Chain End Tie Down
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Re: Vehicle Ratchet Strap Recommendations Wanted
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02/02/21 09:28 PM
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I have the style that the OP shows in the first picture: bad setup, this might be tough to visualize, but, the hook makes me nervous because it likes to "climb" off whatever edge you put it on. I don't recommend them at all. I've used the style with the "flattened" hook and they are much more secure. Now that's more like it, those would work on anything. I will definitely be buying a set of those. THANK YOU for recommending!
Mo' Farts
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Re: Vehicle Ratchet Strap Recommendations Wanted
[Re: 5thAve]
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02/03/21 08:47 AM
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Maybe they were linked here but My Dad has some straps for his trailer that are the flat hook with the "locking tab" and they basically have an axle strap built into them and hook back onto themselves. They work great.
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