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Mickey_D · 02-23-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Misled

There were a lot of Coasties that had the wrapped in line (whatever you do, don't call it "rope"!!!!) bumper treatment. With your experience, you know what I talking about for towing.......

Oh, the one time I used the 2" I offered it to a bunch of guys. The one stuck was a HUGE mottha' of a Suburban. Not entirely sure exactly what it was, but the 38" Gumbo Monster Mudders were below ground level, as were the step rails on the 8" total lift vehicle. The towing vehicles were an F-350 oil burner with 38's, an IH 1 ton Travelall with 35's, and some monstrous K-5 Blazer with 44's that made the ground shake when it idled. They wrapped the line around something on the Burb, a clove hitch knot on the F-350's bumper, a clove hitch knot on the Cornbinder's bumper, and a double reef knot on the Blazer (Yes, I had over 100' of the 2"). I just stood back and watched as I would guess about 2,000ft/lbs of combined torque (all in 4WD-Lo) pulled up the slack.

All three gave everything they had to pull that Burb out, and that line didn't even groan. I REALLY kick myself on not grabbing that stuff off my Jeep. There's been several times I could have done with that stuff handy.

BIGT05 · 03-10-2007, 03:46 PM

ive used chains mainly i tried using a tow strap before but we used my moms z71 to to it AND BENT THE RUBBER HOOK AND IT DIDNT WORK TO GOOD

**special-K** · 03-17-2007, 04:58 PM

I never used a rope.

watahyahknow · 03-17-2007, 07:06 PM

i use a repel rope the mountanclimberrope its slightly stretchy so it doesnt jerk the car when the rope slackens and tightens again .
i only pulled light european type cars with it though

projectking · 03-17-2007, 09:31 PM

I saw a nylon (yellow) tow strap with the hooks on it break and ruin my buddy's tailgate and back window, it also totaled the rear hatch on a Cherokee. From then on I have kept a chain in the truck instead of a tow strap.

**special-K** · 03-19-2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i use a repel rope the mountanclimberrope its slightly stretchy so it doesnt jerk the car when the rope slackens and tightens again .
i only pulled light european type cars with it though

I lived in a house with two other guys.when I was at work they pulled a truck out from behind the house using my unused Edelweiss 150' climbing rope.I was furious!!!I cut it up and threw it away so no one would make the mistake of climbing with it.

willis0107 · 12-02-2008, 06:17 PM

always remember when pulling out a vehicle to put something (coat ) over the chain or pull strap this way if it breaks it will start to slow down almost instantly and cause less of a chance of injury.

willett · 01-18-2009, 09:59 PM

chains are the best bet.

i've busted many a tow strap.

watahyahknow · 01-19-2009, 02:15 PM

a chain whont break as fast but if it breaks it has stored a lot of energy and might just hit you in the back of the head if it manage to go over the bed .

i still would go with a climbers rope but just make sure noone uses it to climb something or at least misstakes it for a climbing rope like keeping it 15 feet or so glue a flag in the middle and make a harphook on each end , its realy strong and kindof stretchy wish is great to counter the shocks of taking the slack out of the rope

03-10-2007, 03:46 PM	#52
BIGT05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Silsbee Tx Posts: 72	Re: Safe tow rope options? ive used chains mainly i tried using a tow strap before but we used my moms z71 to to it AND BENT THE RUBBER HOOK AND IT DIDNT WORK TO GOOD __________________ 1982 Swb Gen 1 350 forged trw racing pistons 265 edbrock cam and lifters with a 4bbl edel brock carb sitting on 295 50 15s = RIP it throw a rod a few actually i fought the law and i won i fought the law and i won 94 ford ranger -granpas old truck can anyone say chevy smallblock a man and his truck ahh its a beautiful thing Ive got an idea Lets just poke it!!

03-17-2007, 04:58 PM	#53
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Safe tow rope options? I never used a rope. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-17-2007, 07:06 PM	#54
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Safe tow rope options? i use a repel rope the mountanclimberrope its slightly stretchy so it doesnt jerk the car when the rope slackens and tightens again . i only pulled light european type cars with it though __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

03-17-2007, 09:31 PM	#55
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Safe tow rope options? I saw a nylon (yellow) tow strap with the hooks on it break and ruin my buddy's tailgate and back window, it also totaled the rear hatch on a Cherokee. From then on I have kept a chain in the truck instead of a tow strap. __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

12-02-2008, 06:17 PM	#57
willis0107 67lwb Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Centralia Mo Posts: 180	Re: Safe tow rope options? always remember when pulling out a vehicle to put something (coat ) over the chain or pull strap this way if it breaks it will start to slow down almost instantly and cause less of a chance of injury.

01-18-2009, 09:59 PM	#58
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Safe tow rope options? chains are the best bet. i've busted many a tow strap. __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-19-2009, 02:15 PM	#59
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Safe tow rope options? a chain whont break as fast but if it breaks it has stored a lot of energy and might just hit you in the back of the head if it manage to go over the bed . i still would go with a climbers rope but just make sure noone uses it to climb something or at least misstakes it for a climbing rope like keeping it 15 feet or so glue a flag in the middle and make a harphook on each end , its realy strong and kindof stretchy wish is great to counter the shocks of taking the slack out of the rope __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts



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