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Ratchet Straps

Hey, new Ranger owner here and want to get a good set of ratcheting tie down straps. What brands/straps have you guys had luck with? In the past I've had some real junk ratchet straps and would like to avoid that. Thanks!
 
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i've always had good luck buying expensive ones from a real hardware store. LUL.
The cheap-o ones at harbor freight are kind of junky, but you get what you pay for.
 
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I bought a set of 4 at walmart about 5 years ago. Still using them regularly today. I got them on sale for 18 bucks or so.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Reese-Carr...-Pack/15125873
 
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Usually, (for normal straps) 20-25 buck sets are the smartest investment.
 
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i got mine at princess auto. didn't pay very much for them. any hardware store should have em'. where is zhephy hills?
 
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mine are reese and they work great
 
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Zephyrhills is in Florida, about 20 miles north of Tampa, thanks for all the quick replies. I was looking at these perhaps:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3OEMP1RJCIU7D
 
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