Joining Snatch Straps - is it OK???

[tg123]

Hi guys! Looking for advice on whether it's OK to join 2 identical snatch straps together to provide greater length & if it is OK, what's the best method of joining? Thinking of loop thru loop with rolled up newspaper as a 'buffer'. Any comments appreciated.

Cheers

TG

[marcthelegend]

I would use a heavy duty 4x4 d-shackle, like the ones rated at 8000 kilos, although i cant see how looping them would be of any problem?

Regards

Marc

[Matatak]

the general consunes is not to Use a D shackle to join straps.

Do it how you mentioned. Loop through Loop and a magazine or newspaper to stop them combingin into one strap when you snatch someone out.

[JoshF]

I would be keeping away from sticks, shackles and all those methods

https://www.tektrek.com.au/images/4W...y%20straps.pdf has a pretty good summary of what I was taught during my driver training. I was shown that where they use the towel (not a projectile if it breaks) I could use a rolled up magazine or newspaper therefore I could pull them apart if too tight to separate later on and will not kill you if launched

[outbackswine]

Using a shackle would be my very last resort if all else had failed. A broken strap, particularly the strap that still has the shackle attached would be like a massive bullet speeding back toward one of the cars, very stupid idea.

[marcthelegend]

Using a shackle would be my very last resort if all else had failed. A broken strap, particularly the strap that still has the shackle attached would be like a massive bullet speeding back toward one of the cars, very stupid idea.

I know it should be common sense, but i learned something new, will make sure to never use a d-shackle, im just glad i never had to do that

Marc

[Kemsley]

I have seen the end result of joining snatch straps with a shackle, broken rear window, broken rear seat (had to be replaced), bad smell from driver?s seat!

If you must join them, then follow the good advice given above by Josh.

[Bendero7]

Just dont try this either!!!!!

The article.....

http://www.moabjeeper.com/articles/general/listing.cfm?articleID=468

[Kemsley]

Just dont try this either!!!!!

The article.....
http://www.moabjeeper.com/articles/g...?articleID=468

That would be from the same people that think any old bit of chain is a snatch strap, axel housings are recovery points and that they are driving submarines because thay have a snorkel!

Scary stuff!

[tg123]

Thanks for the input everyone - now feeling much happier about using 2 snatch straps!

Cheers

TG

[CeeJay]

Lots of bad ideas here. Josh is on the money I think. It's OK to join snatch straps, or winch extension straps, or tree trunk protectors/equalisers. It is also OK to extend a snatch strap with a non-snatch strap (i.e. winch extension strap) by threading the loops. Thread rolled up newspaper between the loops, and you'll be able to unthread them afterwards.

[jmi]

Lots of bad ideas here. Josh is on the money I think. It's OK to join snatch straps, or winch extension straps, or tree trunk protectors/equalisers. It is also OK to extend a snatch strap with a non-snatch strap (i.e. winch extension strap) by threading the loops. Thread rolled up newspaper between the loops, and you'll be able to unthread them afterwards.

I reckon i have seen it done on one of the 4wd action dvd's. but would need someone to confirm that it is safe as i cannot remember the full details. I can just remember them saying to put somthing in between the loops so you can get them apart again.
I would guess and say that it is safe, but you would have to remember that it would only be as strong as the weakest strap.

[mumfy]

When I had my 4x4 training with Landrover in the UK join 2 snatch straps through the loops but add a rolled up newspaper into the joint, so you get them apart

It worked for me on the beach !!!!! and getting bogged

[CeeJay]

Put into practice yesterday at LCMP, one 20m winch extension strap, and two 8m snatch straps joined together (loop through loop) to make a 36m strap to get Bennys up Telecom Hill!! (sorry Ben).

[NFPaj_Diver]

Loop together with newspaper in the middle

dont zip tie them together like the Boat I saw the other day

He Ziptied his anchor chain to his anchor. Used about 15 of them... I guess he thought that he better not skimp on zip ties