Super Simple Tow Straps

[mikebecher]

These aren't the most scale looking tow straps around but they are dead simple to make and require a minimum of supplies and effort. Be sure to use the most hideous colors available for that custom look 8)

This is all that's required: a lighter, a length of paracord, heat shrink tube and a couple screw-in hooks.


First, gut the paracord and slide the heat shrink tube to the middle.


Insert a hook into each end of the paracord until the shoulder of the hook is completely inside.


Give the paracord a good melt with the lighter so it forms around the shoulder. At this point you could apply a few drops of CA glue for added strength. Mine is petrified so I have to get a new bottle.


Slide the heat shrink tube up to cover everything.


Shrink the tube with the lighter and they're done.


So fast and easy, you can make a whole pile of them. "thumbsup"

 

[CM9000]

been so long since ive done this!

 

[mikebecher]

These hooks are called cup hooks and the ones I used are 1/2". They're available at any big box home store like Lowes or Homeless Depot.

 

[sharkattack99]

nice, how well do they hold up to towing and pulling out stuck trucks?

might have to try this.

 

[mikebecher]

nice, how well do they hold up to towing and pulling out stuck trucks?

might have to try this.

I lent a bunch of them out this weekend for our rock race and none came back broken "thumbsup"

I added some superglue to one and did a test - the hook started to bend before anything else, I'm guessing 30 or 40 lbs. of force.