10 Tie down straps and axle strap recomendations?

Eric Merryfield · 03-30-2012, 12:20 PM

Please feel free to chime in on the good, the bad and the ugly.

The growing fleet has caused me to take a rather hard look at the Jegs 10K axle straps and rachet assemblies, they seem to be wearing out a bit quick for my taste.

I have some Mac's axle straps that are really nice.

Just got some Gforce strap and axle combos, which are pretty nice, but I am not really sold on them. I have had gforce stuff in the past.

What do you all use?

Anyone use towing company grade Vulcan stuff?

Thanks

Eric

1320racer · 03-30-2012, 12:37 PM

S-Line Tie down straps(3,333 lbs. working load limit) rated 10,000 lb. capacity

http://www.s-line.com/index.html

Used the Jegs combo straps for many years without issue.

Andrew Hill · 03-30-2012, 12:44 PM

We use Mac's tie downs, and they are the best. Tons of people have problems with the car coming loose in the top of a stacker, but the straps on ours are as tight after hundreds of miles as they are at the beginning. Plus, they pay contingency.

Greg Hill · 03-30-2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Hill

We use Mac's tie downs, and they are the best. Tons of people have problems with the car coming loose in the top of a stacker, but the straps on ours are as tight after hundreds of miles as they are at the beginning. Plus, they pay contingency.

What Andrew said.

CycloneFE · 03-30-2012, 03:35 PM

I will echo what the Hill's say, Mac's is the best. I broke down and bought a set last year and have only used them several times, but they seem just like new. I have tried all of the other cheapies from the farm stores, harbor freight, chain and binders, and I think I am staying with Mac's.

Roberts Motorsports · 03-30-2012, 07:16 PM

I have used the Mac's straps and they are excellent. Also, the Vulcan Professional grade are very good too. Vulcan Pro also has some unique specialty tie downs that work very well in the out of the ordinary applications.

Philip Saran · 03-31-2012, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneFE

I will echo what the Hill's say, Mac's is the best. I broke down and bought a set last year and have only used them several times, but they seem just like new. I have tried all of the other cheapies from the farm stores, harbor freight, chain and binders, and I think I am staying with Mac's.

Me too............I've been using mine for 3 years.

1320racer · 03-31-2012, 12:42 PM

All I know is Mac's look exactly like my S-Line tie downs.

DIAPERMAN · 03-31-2012, 05:29 PM

You get what you pay for!!! Buy made in USA

Greg Barsamian · 04-01-2012, 07:25 AM

Look at Allstar Performance part # ALL 10188, (Summit sells them)
It's the "direct hook" model that incorporates the snap-hook at the point of the ratchet so you don't have to crawl under the car to "tighten the strap down". They're made in the USA by M&R products (formally in NJ) and packaged for Allstar......I'd also suggest using axle straps w/Delta rings & sleeves, they're offered by M&R as well.
Check out M&R (http://mrproducts.com/)

If you prefer cheaper "knock-off'" straps, The Stafford Springs Swap meet is coming up on April 15th.

BTW, The new RV & trailer look awesome going up Rt 495,

03-30-2012, 12:20 PM	#1
Eric Merryfield Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 872 Likes: 1 Liked 502 Times in 130 Posts	10 Tie down straps and axle strap recomendations? Please feel free to chime in on the good, the bad and the ugly. The growing fleet has caused me to take a rather hard look at the Jegs 10K axle straps and rachet assemblies, they seem to be wearing out a bit quick for my taste. I have some Mac's axle straps that are really nice. Just got some Gforce strap and axle combos, which are pretty nice, but I am not really sold on them. I have had gforce stuff in the past. What do you all use? Anyone use towing company grade Vulcan stuff? Thanks Eric __________________ Eric Merryfield 1883 STK

03-30-2012, 12:37 PM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: 10 Tie down straps and axle strap recomendations? S-Line Tie down straps(3,333 lbs. working load limit) rated 10,000 lb. capacity http://www.s-line.com/index.html Used the Jegs combo straps for many years without issue.

03-30-2012, 12:44 PM	#3
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 700 Likes: 446 Liked 170 Times in 38 Posts	Re: 10 Tie down straps and axle strap recomendations? We use Mac's tie downs, and they are the best. Tons of people have problems with the car coming loose in the top of a stacker, but the straps on ours are as tight after hundreds of miles as they are at the beginning. Plus, they pay contingency. __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED

03-30-2012, 03:35 PM	#5
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 10 Tie down straps and axle strap recomendations? I will echo what the Hill's say, Mac's is the best. I broke down and bought a set last year and have only used them several times, but they seem just like new. I have tried all of the other cheapies from the farm stores, harbor freight, chain and binders, and I think I am staying with Mac's. __________________ Steve Jackson

03-30-2012, 07:16 PM	#6
Roberts Motorsports Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Davidson, NC Posts: 25 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 10 Tie down straps and axle strap recomendations? I have used the Mac's straps and they are excellent. Also, the Vulcan Professional grade are very good too. Vulcan Pro also has some unique specialty tie downs that work very well in the out of the ordinary applications.

03-31-2012, 12:42 PM	#8
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: 10 Tie down straps and axle strap recomendations? All I know is Mac's look exactly like my S-Line tie downs.

03-31-2012, 05:29 PM	#9
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 10 Tie down straps and axle strap recomendations? You get what you pay for!!! Buy made in USA

04-01-2012, 07:25 AM	#10
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,398 Likes: 708 Liked 410 Times in 94 Posts	Re: 10 Tie down straps and axle strap recomendations? Look at Allstar Performance part # ALL 10188, (Summit sells them) It's the "direct hook" model that incorporates the snap-hook at the point of the ratchet so you don't have to crawl under the car to "tighten the strap down". They're made in the USA by M&R products (formally in NJ) and packaged for Allstar......I'd also suggest using axle straps w/Delta rings & sleeves, they're offered by M&R as well. Check out M&R (http://mrproducts.com/) If you prefer cheaper "knock-off'" straps, The Stafford Springs Swap meet is coming up on April 15th. BTW, The new RV & trailer look awesome going up Rt 495,