I bought a 30x3 Pro Comp Strap for $75, but I was thinking about taking it back and getting two of these straps:

http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/towstrap.htm

What do you all think?

 

I don't know if they still make them in 6", but I've had a 6" ProComp strap for about 12 years now and it's been worth it's weight in gold.

I did a quick search and ran across this site selling the 3" 30ft. strap for $55.

The straps in the link you provided don't look bad either, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy ProComp again.

 

I bought the 3'' x 30 for $58. I havent used them yet.

 

I've got a 3x30. .

 

Same here

 

The wording on that Wheelers strap is a big suspicious. It says the strap is rated at 13,500 pounds which doesn't compare to ProComps 30,000 pounds, but then it says the material is rated at 27,000 pounds.

The material is probably comparable between the two, but I'm going to guess the sewing on the end loops is stronger on the ProComp.

Our trucks only weigh about 6,000 lbs., but with some decent speed while yanking you could probably easily double or triple that number.

IMO, keep what you have.

 

Ok, I'll keep the pro comp. It will be nice to have a good strap for a change instead of chains and stuff. Thanks for the advice everyone.

 

Go with the Procomp. I've been through many keeper straps when I was first getting into wheeling, I think 4 of them in fact. You need reinforced loop ends, the ones in your first link are hardly what I'd call reinforced. Wait until you receive the procomp and you'll see what I mean. I have a trick I've never seen anyone do that really prolonged the life of the loopends, I wrapped an extreme amount of ductape around the loopends to prevent scarring and fraying which is far to common without it. The only downside to this is if you don't have shackles to mount the strap to the closed hooks on our trucks. The loopends are now too thick to be placed through the hooks. Now if you were a chevy it would be no problem, but who wants a crudely infamous chevy hook anyway =]

There are a few straps with a red layer of fabric underneath the actual nylon mesh, when that red fabric shows your strap is going bad. It's obviously not a foolproof invention but it has the potential to help what our eyes can't usually see.

 

Your strap worked well in Pismo, JJ. Not only did I pull your broke *** truck off the beach, I pulled out Nick, Joe and Dave. Based on that, I'd say go Procomp.

 

That you did =]

 

Keeper 3x30. Not sure why Josiah went through so many of them. I am on my 2nd one in 15 years. The first one because I lent it to a buddy of mine and he lost it. I have honestly not needed it with the F150 yet. The Ranger, sure, plenty of times.

Oh, and I do agree on the Duct tape trick. and yes, heavy duty shackles are a MUST have for off roading.

 

Another good piece of advice is to put a towel or blanket across the middle of the strap. If the strap breaks, the towel or blanket will absorb a lot of the energy and not cause the strap to come back and break something.

 

I knew folks here were pretty bright...

Basically something SOFT, and HEAVY in the middle of the line. Soft meaning it will drape over the line well. I have used grocery sacks with sand before with great success considering the strap (A Pro Comp 3" x30' BTW) snapped. I am NOT blaming the strap if anybody is wondering. The poor thing was BADLY abraded, and should have been replaced prior to that outing.

 

I prefer a small plastic toolbox with a handle. You use it to store the straps when not needed and then run the straps thru the handle when pulling. Save the towel to put on the seat.

 

Thats a good one too.