Thread: Life Span of Snatch straps

Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger

. but don't want it coming thru the window at me with the speeds in the magazine videos.

if the snatch breaks, given they are so lightweight, would it even break a window?

i could understand if there was a towball or something attached

ARB straps have a red telltale thread built in.. Once it becomes exposed the strap is rendered useless.

Originally Posted by BMKal

and also one they have done on tyre deflators.

can you link that one please. i have not seen it.

Originally Posted by rangieman

Simple dont buy from that supplier Lesson learned
I know it is too late now but next strap ask about warranty before purchase

You're correct - although it still doesn't help.

Imagine your vehicle was hanging from it on a rising tide and it failed so badly.

Then consider the bad PR such as this and its impact. Many a person who read this blokes post has decided to shop elsewhere. That's a lot of lost income for avoiding a warranty issue.

They also failed the testing in 4wdA mag by a decent margin - so I'm unsure why they continue to sell them.


But the biggest point gain is the claimed lifespan!!!
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on a related note

4WD & Outdoor Supacentre Pty Ltd

What are the hazards?
Using the Hercules 8,000 kg snatch strap over 5,000 kg and the 11,000 kg snatch strap over 6,000 kg could result in injury or death.

Traders who sold this product
4WD Supacentre
Tigerz11
Express Publications Pty Ltd



and Ironman allegedly have a voluntary recall on a particular batch of snatch snaps made in 2015.

Originally Posted by Tombie

You're correct - although it still doesn't help.

Imagine your vehicle was hanging from it on a rising tide and it failed so badly.

Then consider the bad PR such as this and its impact. Many a person who read this blokes post has decided to shop elsewhere. That's a lot of lost income for avoiding a warranty issue.

They also failed the testing in 4wdA mag by a decent margin - so I'm unsure why they continue to sell them.


But the biggest point gain is the claimed lifespan!!!
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I know what your saying but word of mouth is a powerfull marketing tool esp on Dumb book
I know its not my car or someone i know but id still vote with my feet after hearing this and go else where

That's what he's done (as above image)...

It's scary just how many people are running lower end gear... It certainly won't go near my vehicles.

More to the point "a claimed 3-6 pull lifespan"

Under normal operations that's a joke!!!

Under duress we got at least 15 pulls within 1 hour before a quality strap fatigued.