Mark Doiron

Well, it's nice of you to show up so you can straighten everyone out.

Mark Doiron

I'll get back--have to run to an appt right now.

EzK

Easy way to hook two straps is to put something(1" diameter wooden dowel) in between the when you loop them together. It keeps them from knotting on you. There are pics of this all over the place. Good thing to carry if you have multiple straps. Also remember when you tie a strap you lose strength, the amount you lose with certain knots may shock you.

Coondog33

I smell a TROLL...

BLK08JK

And that's your first post?? Way to be a constructive contributor to the forum

BigRich

Jiblet

my first thought was that his comment was directed at you but then I figured he was only referring to the videos. At least I hope so.

lurker turned troll?
probably just some kid driving mom's jk

trick50

you need a tow strap. I woud avoid anything with metal hooks, cuz if the strap were to break that hook is now a dangerous projectile. In terms of helping recover people, I can't even count the amount of vehicles I pulled out this winter (I live in Queens NY as well)generally I look to strap on to the tow hitch if available, or factory hooks, recovery points etc. If it is a german car BMW, AUDI, VW, Porsche, Benz, Lexus (although not german) etc they all have a tow hook in the tool kit in the trunk, you pop out the little plastic square cover on either front or rear bumper screw the hook into the hole and that is your recovery point. Generally rule that I follow if I can't find somewhere that I think I can safely hook onto I'm not hooking up. If the person is insistant on it, I'll do it but I make sure that there is an understanding that they are the one hooking it up and that they will be and are responsible to any damage done to their vehicle.

The only time I really ran into an issue with that was recently a pair of chinese dudes in flushing were stuck in an infinity fx truck. I had no where to hook up so as far as i was concerned i was gone. But this kid was persistant, and wanted me to push him I told him no way that i would ruin his bumper and tail light and possibily scuff up my own. End result he had probably 2500 in damage I had a minor dimple in my already beat stock bumper and he gave me 300 for it. He was just so desperate to get home he didn't care. lol.

Bottom line hook up to a recovery point and you will not have a problem. You can even make a good amount of money out there in NYC. Good luck and congrats on your Jeep.

Mark Doiron

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trick50

by the way if you park on the street in NY don't be surprised if your spare tire is missing one morning. It happens all the time. Hopefully it doesn't happen to you but if it does I have 4 spares lol. (someone stole the 5th).