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  1. rwoods

    Tow Chains for the Deuce

    Sorry, I can't find the picture I used to have showing a clevis with the strap still attached sticking through the head portion of a high rise bucket seat of a Jeep. Ron
  2. rwoods

    Tow Chains for the Deuce

    Not to get off topic, but seeing that there have been over 500 views of this thread, there are probably some readers who need to know that the implement used, be it a chain, cable, strap, rope, barbed wire, etc, is only part of the equation. I would wager that more people have been hurt (and...
  3. rwoods

    Tow Chains for the Deuce

    I don't know the difference between a TM and an FM but here is a link to a field manual: http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Recovery/US%20Army%20driving%20manual%20vehicle%20recovery%20ch22.pdf Ron
  4. rwoods

    Tow Chains for the Deuce

    The most used chains I have are 20' long 5/16" grade 70. Carry at least one everywhere in whatever I am driving. I get mine from Lowe's. Campbell - made in USA - $35.96. But I still don't recommend them for unsticking a deuce. Ron
  5. rwoods

    Tow Chains for the Deuce

    For a simple guide on snatch straps see the government down under guidelines: http://www.juststraps.com.au/pdf/Snatch%20Straps%20Industry%20Guidelines%20Final%20March%2008%20Amended%20pdf.pdf For more recovery information than most of us will ever need see: Pirate4x4.Com - Extreme Four Wheel...
  6. rwoods

    Tow Chains for the Deuce

    "My question is which would you have more confidence in and want to use: 3/8'' thick grade 43 chain or 5/16'' thick grade 70 chain?" Chain for chain, I'll take the 5/16". Chain to unstick my deuce, or pull out something that needs a deuce - NEITHER!!! Buy a heavy recovery strap or recovery...
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