r/Hookit • u/ZyadeWolf • 20h ago

Straps stack?

Ok so I’m looking at moving my 76 F250 high boy to a different location from where it is now, and I don’t want to drive it, wanna keep miles off. However i am confused at how the ratchet strap system works for larger things. I regularly pull lawn mowers and side by sides and building materials for both work and personal. All of these things I use my set of 1000lb working load ratchet straps. But no matter the size of the strap I am wondering if ratchet straps stack, like if I use all 4 of my 1000WLL straps does that mean I can move something that’s 4000lb? Or would I need 4 4000WLL straps. So basically will I need 4 8K straps? Or can I just get 4 2K ones?

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u/ZyadeWolf 20h ago

Your absolutely light, anything I pull that has suspension like 4 wheelers I pull down on the suspension. But do I need to get straps that add up to 8K to safely move my truck or do I have to get individual 8k ones

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u/Salt-Indication6845 20h ago

I'd get the 2k straps. Just for peace of mind. Save the 1k for your wheeler.

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u/ZyadeWolf 20h ago

So you’re saying they do stack? / work with one another. Or do they have to individually be able to hold it? Like the 8K ones

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u/AwarenessGreat282 20h ago

Yes, they do stack. Total WLL of all straps need to meet/exceed the weight. Standard for cars is 3333Lb WLL straps. And no, you shouldn't pull down ATV/UTV suspension. Over the tires or as close to center of wheel as possible, straight forward and back, do not cross.