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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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Any ideas where one can be found? I'm not winching, just need one. Also where does everyone pick up their basic tow straps? The ones I have been using were handed down, but I figure with the weather turning nice, I 'd better gear up on OHV required gear. Other than the Biltmore Driving Experience, I'll admit I hadnt been riding on "ahem" official trails. Turning over a new leaf.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Harbor freight has all kinds of recovery straps in different widths and lengths. Just don't us the kind with the metal hooks.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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I don't know if they have a tractor supply company where you live, but they have stuff like that too.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Just give the tree a hug, they love it
x2 on Tractor Supply Company.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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I have gotten tow straps from both tractor supply and harbor freight. The HF straps were $15 cheaper but the TS straps had a slightly better build quality. The advantage to TS is they have the nice hardware for attaching the strap to the vehicle in stock, my local HF did not have any of this sort of hardware.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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What are you using it for, that's a likely factor in choosing one. Quality and suitability varies widely.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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Thanks for the responses. Amazon seems to carry what I'm in need of. I wanted an alternative to the WARN tree saver which is running about $40. My current straps along with one of the cheaper alternatives should get me in a park for less than $40 total.
 
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