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andrew
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3/13/2001
20:59:46
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i am new to offroading and i am having a tough time deciding which tow straps to buy. i found a smokin deal on some pro comp straps . i dont know if i should buy the 2"x30' 20,000lbs. or the 3"x30'30,000lbs. some tell me get the bigger ones, others tell me there overkill.
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albert
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3/13/2001
22:00:42
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The 30,000 lbs. is a rating used by the manufacturer as maximum rated capacity. Even though they are rated at 30,000 lb most manufacturers recomend you do not go over 10,000lb (or with the 20,000 lb strap, 7000lb). If you have a dakota 4x4 that wieghs app. 4500 lb, you should have a strap that covers 1.5-2x the wieght of the vehicle (app. 6800-9000lb). This is because when you get stuck up to the framerails in mud, the dakota is pushing against the ground, which gives you more resistance against the strap, which gives you added wieght. In short, get the 30,000lb strap, its worth the few extra bucks.
Where did you find the great deal on the pro comp straps. How much?
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andrew
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3/13/2001
22:17:38
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hey albert, the tow strap deal is at 4 wheel parts. The pro comp 20,000lb. straps go for 29.95 and the 30,000lb. straps go for 49.95 and you get a free pair of tow hooks no matter which of the two straps you buy. I am new to buying offroading gear, but I was told this was a heck of a deal. Check them out at www.4wheelparts.com
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albert
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3/13/2001
22:33:04
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Check out the summit racing site.Its a little cheaper for the 30000 lb. Have fun with your 4x4!
http://www.summitracing.com/
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andrew
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3/14/2001
21:45:13
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thanks for the info albert. checked out that summit site. could have saved five bucks but i wanted them sooner. picked up those pro comp straps today and they screwed me on the hooks, no hardware to go with them.
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