I actually searched the entire gear thread and didn’t find anything. But telling from the responses I’m getting I’m guessing they’re not worth itOoh! We get to learn about unnecessary redundant connections again!
im not sure. Which is why I asked. But im glad I did because I didn’t unnecessarily spend the money on it.
It’s a “closed loop system”.....eliminates rattling....holds snug against fairlead....so forth. Amazon reviews can be sketchy but it got plenty of positive reviews. So I figured I’d ask real opinions.
Ok to piggyback off of that, is it better to skip the d-ring when using a tree saver strap?
You are on the right track to skip things. First, the D-ring is the steel tab on the bumper that the bow shackle attaches to. Second, that black loop on the end of the rope is called a thimble. What could you do to eliminate connections so as to join the thimble to the tree saver strap?
Got it. What I thought is the d-ring is actually called the bow shackle. The winch hook to the tree strap. The end.
My winch connection looks like this. I guess I don’t have a thimble? I’ve seen those soft shackles. They’re “supposed to” be safer? Or is that just nonsense as well?
Thanks for the lesson in winch connections 101. I learned valuable information. Much appreciated.