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Explorer
I have a 2500n Ram,it weighs 8K empty,it will probably be 9/9.5K loaded.
When I read about snatch straps on ARB's site,they say the strap should be rated for 2 to 3 times the vehicles weight.They also say a wet strap could lose 20% of it rating,and mud can weaken the strap as well.
I live in the PNW so a wet/muddy strap is probable.
I have no problem getting the 33K strap,but,when I look at Rigid's Tow Strap Shackle Mount for 2 1/2 inch Receivers I wonder how a 4 1/3 inch strap will fare a shackle of that size. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SI3X7ZG/ref=twister_B00WILCGTC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Can I get by with a smaller strap and a 2 inch receiver shackle?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6TI0MM/ref=twister_B00WILCGTC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Will a 2 inch receiver shackle in a 2 1/2 to 2 inch reducer be as strong as a 2 1/2 inch receiver shackle in a 2 1/2 inch receiver hitch?
ARB's strap ratings and sizes,
2-3/8" x 30' Recovery Strap - 17500 lbs Capacity
3-1/4" x 30' Recovery Strap - 24000 lbs Capacity
4-1/3" x 30' Recovery Strap - 33000 lbs Capacity
Thanks.
When I read about snatch straps on ARB's site,they say the strap should be rated for 2 to 3 times the vehicles weight.They also say a wet strap could lose 20% of it rating,and mud can weaken the strap as well.
I live in the PNW so a wet/muddy strap is probable.
I have no problem getting the 33K strap,but,when I look at Rigid's Tow Strap Shackle Mount for 2 1/2 inch Receivers I wonder how a 4 1/3 inch strap will fare a shackle of that size. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SI3X7ZG/ref=twister_B00WILCGTC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Can I get by with a smaller strap and a 2 inch receiver shackle?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6TI0MM/ref=twister_B00WILCGTC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Will a 2 inch receiver shackle in a 2 1/2 to 2 inch reducer be as strong as a 2 1/2 inch receiver shackle in a 2 1/2 inch receiver hitch?
ARB's strap ratings and sizes,
2-3/8" x 30' Recovery Strap - 17500 lbs Capacity
3-1/4" x 30' Recovery Strap - 24000 lbs Capacity
4-1/3" x 30' Recovery Strap - 33000 lbs Capacity
Thanks.