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Valkorado
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« on: July 17, 2022, 02:18:28 PM »
OK, first off my straps are too long and narrow.  I get them tangled in the ratchet mechanism, and fill the spool with too much unneeded strap.  The release mechanism also leaves much to be desired.  Of course, I'm a poor boy so I'm sure price was an object when I bought 'em.  It still is, but I'd like to move up to some sturdier straps with smaller hooks for my little Craftsman lift and most importantly a smooth ratchet and release.

What size/brand are you guys recommending?  Something with a rubberized handle could also be good to protect the paint and chrome farkles.
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2022, 02:39:28 PM »
So many choices.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ratchet+straps&crid=C3BO22BY3UMX&sprefix=ratchet+strap%2Caps%2C243&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2022, 02:57:26 PM »
Quote from: Valker on July 17, 2022, 02:39:28 PM
So many choices.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ratchet+straps&crid=C3BO22BY3UMX&sprefix=ratchet+strap%2Caps%2C243&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Wow, that's bonkers......how to choose?   Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2022, 04:41:19 PM »
https://www.amazon.com/SmartStraps-10-Foot-Retractable-Ratchet-Strength/dp/B003QK3BJI/ref=sr_1_6?crid=H8Y06EP7MARL&keywords=Smart+straps&qid=1658101124&sprefix=smart+straps%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-6

Smart straps they’re self retracting so you don’t have to fumble around with all that loose strap end’s
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2022, 04:54:08 PM »
Some of my straps are cut for a particular use. I probably have 50 straps. American made if possible.

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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2022, 05:06:02 PM »
Quote from: luftkoph on July 17, 2022, 04:41:19 PM
https://www.amazon.com/SmartStraps-10-Foot-Retractable-Ratchet-Strength/dp/B003QK3BJI/ref=sr_1_6?crid=H8Y06EP7MARL&keywords=Smart+straps&qid=1658101124&sprefix=smart+straps%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-6

Smart straps they’re self retracting so you don’t have to fumble around with all that loose strap end’s

Like the looks of these. 

Thanks for the replies.
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2022, 05:48:09 PM »
OK, first off my straps are too long and narrow.  I get them tangled in the ratchet mechanism,

  • and fill the spool with too much unneeded strap.


The spool should not be filling up if you pull the straps tight at this point.
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2022, 08:26:34 AM »
Quote from: RonW on July 17, 2022, 05:48:09 PM
OK, first off my straps are too long and narrow.  I get them tangled in the ratchet mechanism,

  • and fill the spool with too much unneeded strap.


The spool should not be filling up if you pull the straps tight at this point.



The ratchet strap crackerjack!  cooldude
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