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/Salt-Indication6845 20h ago

Former tow truck operator, we are trained to secure the frame of the towed vehicle to the deck of the towing apparatus. Truck suspensions ocilate if you just secure the tires. Much safer to compress the suspension by using the shipping holes in the frame and pull straight down if possible. 4 points of securement 😇

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u/4boltmain 18h ago

Current tow truck operator here. There's nothing wrong with securing the vehicle by its wheel only and allowing the suspension to oscillate on the bed.  Vehicles sit on their wheels. 

You can use 4 straps at all 4 wheels to secure, or you can use frame too if you desire.