alexassyia

Could some one write me a tutorial or point me to one where it tells me how to use my 4x4 F150 to help a small car or other vehicle stuck in snow,ice,sand or mud. Also i would like to know the safest method because ive heard chains and ropes with metal hooks on the end are dangerous when they break. Im not expecting to pull out anyone stuck good but just help out some people when it snows. Also what products would you recommend.
Thanks
-Alex

HiOffcr

Hook up to the factory tow point of the vehicle you are recovering and your truck. Then slowly pull away.....don't gun it.....unless you get it on camera.

Here is a good site for tow strap info:
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Towing...aps-Tow-Straps

HiOffcr

Oh...and you will need shackles if you get the tow straps

BROWNINGFX4

http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/tow-straps.htm

make sure you get some strong rated shackles as well

go procomp or warn theyre good

TheJMC

A few things to consider when pulling out cars. They do not have recovery points like tow hooks. They cannot tolerate the sudden jerk of a ****** strap. If you hook up to a suspension part you risk bending it or even pulling it right off. The plastic bumpers hang low and usually rub against your tow strap and again you risk damaging them.

alexassyia

Thanks

HiOffcr

I guess it all depends on the Make/model of the car. I know my wifes car has both a front and rear tow point, located under a removable plastic cover on the bumpers.

alexassyia

What size, length, breaking strength would you recommend.

HiOffcr

It all depends on the weight of the vehicle you are going to tow/recover. The rope should be rated at 2X the gross vehicle weight at a minimum.

kingsandman

Do it exactly like this!