Replacement trailer winch strap

thinkxingu · 10-01-2022, 10:07 AM

A note: I bought a couple new ones off Amazon that are really nice, BUT they're "heavy-duty," which means they're thicker than what was on there and, to use them, I had to cut them way down because the bolt on the arm that holds the winch was cutting into them.

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bobkatfly · 10-01-2022, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

A note: I bought a couple new ones off Amazon that are really nice, BUT they're "heavy-duty," which means they're thicker than what was on there and, to use them, I had to cut them way down because the bolt on the arm that holds the winch was cutting into them.

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Curious, how did you cut them down? Did you cut off the winch end loop and re-stitch?

thinkxingu · 10-01-2022, 01:21 PM

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Curious, how did you cut them down? Did you cut off the winch end loop and re-stitch?

I cut the loop at the end that wraps around the bolt on the inside and sewed a new loop.

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bobkatfly · 10-01-2022, 04:08 PM

Ended up with Rod Saver brand at Amazon. Spent too much time thinking about it. Too many choices. 16 footer instead of 20 but not important for what I do. When I unwrapped the old one I think about 15 feet of it looked new. Should have brought it to Think to do his seamstress magic on it.

thinkxingu · 10-01-2022, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bobkatfly

Ended up with Rod Saver brand at Amazon. Spent too much time thinking about it. Too many choices. 16 footer instead of 20 but not important for what I do. When I unwrapped the old one I think about 15 feet of it looked new. Should have brought it to Think to do his seamstress magic on it.

I assure you it is not seamstress level quality, but it works!

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Dave R · 10-02-2022, 11:39 AM

You can just cut the worn end off and tie a bowline knot in the strap to attach the hook.

bobkatfly · 10-03-2022, 05:52 PM

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You can just cut the worn end off and tie a bowline knot in the strap to attach the hook.

Thanks Dave. That would definitely work in a pinch if needed. Ratchet straps that I keep in the truck would also take care of it till I got home if it did break while loading.
New one is inexpensive and already purchased.

ITD · 10-04-2022, 04:55 PM

I'm late to the party on this one, but I usually look to Harbor Freight or Tractor supply for things like this. Glad you found something.

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ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,939 Thanks: 481 Thanked 695 Times in 390 Posts	I'm late to the party on this one, but I usually look to Harbor Freight or Tractor supply for things like this. Glad you found something.