If it was a "recovery strap" rather than a tow strap there's no way I'd
do this as they're meant to stretch like a rubber band and snap a
vehicle out of the mud... this was a plain 'ol 4000lb tow strap. I can
see someone launching a stump over the roof of their house with a
recovery strap. ;)
David Gersic wrote:
> On Wednesday 07 October 2009 23:03:56 teseract@moparhowto.com wrote:
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>> I'm glad I bought a 4x4, as even with the Sure-grip rear end all I did was
>> have some fun digging holes in the yard with the rear tires.
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> Be careful doing this. I had the same great idea with a stump I was digging
> out. There was enough give in the tow strap so that when the stump let go, the
> strap recoiled, and the stump went airborne. It plowed in to my tailgate, so I
> got a nice dent from it. I've seen stories, though, of people losing rear
> windows and having the post going through the passenger compartment at high
> speed.
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>> 4-low engagement a pain) but it slid right in. I was hoping for more drama
>> to annoy the neighbors and get my wife's heart racing
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> Be careful what you wish for...you just might get it.
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