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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: MutantCav on 16 September 2008, 21:01:18

Title: Where To Get Replacement Strap For A Frame
Post by: MutantCav on 16 September 2008, 21:01:18
I have a solomatic A frame to tow other cars...one of the straps has worn away and is close to breaking...any ideas where I can get a replacement?? TIA...
Title: Re: Where To Get Replacement Strap For A Frame
Post by: Welung666 on 16 September 2008, 21:09:29
Chris, have a look on FleaBay for item number 270274517605. At £3.00 each you can't go wrong, just cut them as long as you need and singe the end to stop fraying :y
Title: Re: Where To Get Replacement Strap For A Frame
Post by: MutantCav on 16 September 2008, 21:18:06
Right sort of thing mate but wrong type of 'hook'

The one on the current straps is like a figure 8 but with the centre cut out and the etal is about a half inch thick...the chain hooks into the smaller top end...not sure the hook on these would be strong enough tbh
Title: Re: Where To Get Replacement Strap For A Frame
Post by: Welung666 on 16 September 2008, 21:25:50
They are 1500kg straps but if you want stronger there are some 5000kg straps here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4x-4-5mtr-recovery-ratchet-replacement-straps-Trailer_W0QQitemZ200255067528QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200255067528&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14). Other option is to find your local truck and trailer parts supplier and ask them.
Title: Re: Where To Get Replacement Strap For A Frame
Post by: MutantCav on 16 September 2008, 21:35:07
Not the strap thats the problem...just the hook on the end is wrong...but thanks :)
Title: Re: Where To Get Replacement Strap For A Frame
Post by: philhoward on 16 September 2008, 21:42:18
I think i know the one you mean - but can't think of anywhere obvious.

There are a few companies who make them - will one of them not sell spare straps?  a 2" strap is a 2" strap, irrespective of what a-frame it fits.

Alternative is try and find somewhere who does curtain-side repairs - maybe they could stitch a new strap onto your "eye"?  ISTR they have to with curtain side straps...
Title: Re: Where To Get Replacement Strap For A Frame
Post by: Welung666 on 16 September 2008, 21:45:24
Try googling InterTrade as they are the main suppliers of the 25 and 35 models or your local truck spares/accessory place.