Recovery /snatch straps 101...to use Billy's words....

[Triathlete]

A I just don't know the details of what I'm lookin' for? All I see is a short piece hanging out the front, is that actually a 1' or 2' length or is it much longer but is wrapped up and secured somewhere out of site?

B Read a true snatch strap has some stretch to it, ? whereas a tow or recovery strap does not. ??
Safe working load vs. break strength?

C I know NOT to get anything with hooks.

D Billy recommend getting "Clevis shackles", 3/4" fit good.

I've seen a few described in posts:

E PK uses one -Safe Working Load of 17,600 lbs
Billy has a few 20,000 lb and a 30,000 lb

Can you all enlighten me on this subject with your recommendations?

A...I think what you are refering to here are the few members that have winches (Todd, Swordy, Spazz...) Totally differant world than a tow strap. If you have the money and the knowhow to fab up a whinch mount, this is the desired set up for self recovery and recovery of others.

B...Either a snatch or tow strap will work just fine. Both have their advantage and disadvantages...but both are fine.

C...very correct...don't want any flying projectiles!

D...1/2 or 3/4 clevis's will work just fine.

E...The higher the load the stronger. Personally I'd go 20,000 minimum.

Any good 4X4 shop should have what you need and be able to steer you in the right direction.
Hope that helps. Any other questions, just ask.