<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
Why the strong emphasis on using shackles?

-Pete </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Because if you loop the strap around and through itself and pull it tight it cinches in on itself. It's a PISSER to undo. Plan on using a screwdriver, hammer and a lot of wrangling to get it to loosen up.

Oh yeah, almost let this slip by...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:
Great stuff, P & P. Thanks! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And a fine morning to you too, DRTY. How's life treating you?

TXSUT, it also put unnecessary wear on the strap.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
Why the strong emphasis on using shackles?

-Pete </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, it's actually really very simple. Either you tie a knot with the strap or you have to use a shackle or other method to "hook" the strap to the D-ring. The knot idea should be the last resort if nothing else is available.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:
And a fine morning to you too, DRTY. How's life treating you?

TXSUT, it also put unnecessary wear on the strap. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Exquisitely.

Are you back to the old Western Side Saddle grip?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ATRH2:
Always heard not to pull in reverse, any truth to that? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Plenty of truth.

You are on the "coast side" of your Ring and Pinion.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by I love Caffeine:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ATRH2:
Always heard not to pull in reverse, any truth to that? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Plenty of truth.

You are on the "coast side" of your Ring and Pinion. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Umm..... could you update your opinion by about 20 years.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Hummer destroyer:
And pray tell just WHAT has changed in a rear end in 20 years? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well in your case 20 years of being a self proclaimed CockDestroyer, I imagine you could fit a 2 litre bottle of Coke in your rear end.

Thanks to the guys who answered my question about using shackles.

-Pete

are the straps better than chain?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by blindmann:
are the straps better than chain? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Yes. They have some flex to them which helps eliminate the "shock" to the truck if you have to snatch one. That's just one reason.

If one breaks, I would much rather have half the strap flying at me than half the chain

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Are you back to the old Western Side Saddle grip? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Nope, still in love. Just got back from Vegas. I got the highest award offered by National Ski Patrol. The National Chairman presented it to me. Blondie will be out here in a few days. Then we will fly back to Tx together, "Meeet the Parents" style.

Wish me luck.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Are you back to the old Western Side Saddle grip? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Nope, still in love. Just got back from Vegas. I got the highest award offered by National Ski Patrol. The National Chairman presented it to me. Blondie will be out here in a few days. Then we will fly back to Tx together, "Meeet the Parents" style.

Wish me luck. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Congrats on your award man, that is great. Good luck with the whole "Meet the Parents" thing.

All the best ~t! Make sure ya don't flush no dogs down the potty!!

Thank you H2N & Horace. She's got 2 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, so I think I'm okay on my bathroom protocol. I'm just hoping they like me.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2Finally:
All the best ~t! Make sure ya don't flush no dogs down the potty!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thankfully, with the size of our dogs, that would be impossible!

Tower... don't forget -- it's "meet the sister", too!

Yes, please forgive me, your highness.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tower:

Nope, still in love.

Wish me luck. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Cool. What's his name?