A question about tow ropes

Started by Headrope, July 30, 2008, 07:41:14 PM

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Headrope

July 30, 2008, 07:41:14 PM
I've got a 2005 F350 and pull a 30 foot toy hauler. What weight-rating tow rope should I have? The highest local stores carry is 5000-pounds - seems like it would snap if I got stuck in the sand and needed a tug.

What weight rope do y'all use for your rigs?
Two '06 700R SEs

Both with:                                          One also with:                   
GYT-R Sport front grab bar                   GYT-R Swingarm guard
GYT-R Engine/frame skid plate             GYT-R Nerf bars
GYT-R A-arm guards                           OMI Steering stem mount
GYT-R Aluminum radiator guard            ODI Lock-on grips

Warren

#1
July 30, 2008, 08:08:23 PM
i would think you should just get a strap. i don't know much about ropes. but i know they are really nice if you get the right one.
:( USED TO HAVE:
07 700R raptor SE (black & orange)
DG nerf bars (black, thanks bmust)
custom engine skid, and A-arm gaurds (Thanks bmust)
custom made grab bar & fender mounts (black)
tusk billet gas cap (black)
OMI stem mount
razr2's
Barkers (black)
PCIII
FCI with box
+3 TB

UncleBeaner

#2
July 31, 2008, 12:47:46 AM
use a strap and a celvis. double it back = double weight strengh  :thumbs:
:beans:

ThisGuyAlex

#3
July 31, 2008, 07:15:32 AM
either a strap or some chain i would go with the chain
sold the raptor....full on 05 yfz in progress...

stock parts: fuel tank, swingarm and rear shock

preddy08

#4
July 31, 2008, 08:26:27 AM
Go to a local truck stop and get a semi truck strap. They are pretty cheap and alot safer than chains. Have you ever been around when a chain broke?

Take the weight of the truck and trailer and double it for the tow stap rating.
Just a little 81hp trail bike.

NaturalRaptor

#5
July 31, 2008, 08:32:19 AM
I use a 2" recovery strap but they make 3" straps too. If in doubt, double it with a shackle!  :thumbs:

http://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/recovery_straps.shtml
It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.

BRAD

#6
July 31, 2008, 08:34:42 AM
Quote from: preddy08 on July 31, 2008, 08:26:27 AM
Go to a local truck stop and get a semi truck strap. They are pretty cheap and alot safer than chains. Have you ever been around when a chain broke?

Take the weight of the truck and trailer and double it for the tow stap rating.


thats what i would do. a chain breaking is a nasty thing to be around
2007 GYTR Raptor
ROCK series skids
Yoshimura RS7
Motoworks Fuel programmer-(Dobeck Style)
Holeshot HD tires

NaturalRaptor

#7
July 31, 2008, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: BRAD on July 31, 2008, 08:34:42 AM
Quote from: preddy08 on July 31, 2008, 08:26:27 AM
Go to a local truck stop and get a semi truck strap. They are pretty cheap and alot safer than chains. Have you ever been around when a chain broke?

Take the weight of the truck and trailer and double it for the tow stap rating.


thats what i would do. a chain breaking is a nasty thing to be around

I have seen a chain come loose and make one hell of a dent in a tail gate!  :bash:
It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.

Headrope

#8
July 31, 2008, 10:41:17 AM
Chains are scary stuff. I've seen one explode. Shrapnel went flying everywhere.
The tailgate was the least of my worries.
Two '06 700R SEs

Both with:                                          One also with:                   
GYT-R Sport front grab bar                   GYT-R Swingarm guard
GYT-R Engine/frame skid plate             GYT-R Nerf bars
GYT-R A-arm guards                           OMI Steering stem mount
GYT-R Aluminum radiator guard            ODI Lock-on grips

BRAD

#9
July 31, 2008, 01:15:57 PM
Quote from: Headrope on July 31, 2008, 10:41:17 AM
Chains are scary stuff. I've seen one explode. Shrapnel went flying everywhere.
The tailgate was the least of my worries.


hell yeah. the hell with my tailgate. i can always buy a new one
2007 GYTR Raptor
ROCK series skids
Yoshimura RS7
Motoworks Fuel programmer-(Dobeck Style)
Holeshot HD tires

Krandall

#10
July 31, 2008, 01:17:34 PM
Quote from: Headrope on July 31, 2008, 10:41:17 AM
Chains are scary stuff. I've seen one explode. Shrapnel went flying everywhere.
The tailgate was the least of my worries.

We were towing a car up the hill. It was a 67 Ford Fairlane. The frame was rotted out. so it was a beyotch to tow up the hill. Chain broke, snapped back and shot through the windshield. luckily didn't hit me. but scared the F*CK out of me.. I pooped my pants.    :lol:


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UncleBeaner

#11
July 31, 2008, 11:30:45 PM
Quote from: ThisGuyAlex on July 31, 2008, 07:15:32 AM
either a strap or some chain i would go with the chain

boooooooo chain ive seen these fail on too many times in person. seen several people hurt ALWAYS USE A STRAP!!! the chain may be a little stronger but there is really no way to tell how stressed the chain is, and if that chain snapped it would do a lot more damage than a strap. i wouldnt want to see someone get hurt. just double back a strap using a celvis :thumbs: your unclebeaner wouldnt lie to you
:beans:

ThisGuyAlex

#12
August 01, 2008, 07:58:21 AM
or buy a winch....
sold the raptor....full on 05 yfz in progress...

stock parts: fuel tank, swingarm and rear shock
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