2″ x 8′ Military Ratchet Strap Tie Down
This 2 inch ratchet strap is a staple in the transportation industry and is most commonly used to tie down cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles due to the shorter length and flat snap hook hardware. The polyester straps are rugged yet soft to protect your cargo, and the ratcheting mechanism makes it simple to achieve a tight, secure hold. They are incredibly versatile, filling the gap between lightweight 1″ straps and heavy-duty 4″ straps. The polyester webbing offers superior strength with very little give, along with UV- and water-resistance. And, unlike cam straps, ratchets don’t rely solely on operator strength, so you can add the perfect amount of tension to the strap.
The camo-printed webbing also makes this a great choice for hunting, camping, and other similar outdoor uses.
Quality-Focused Ratchet Strap Construction
Our 2″ tie down straps have a longer fixed end than most standard straps, letting you position the ratchet further from the anchor point after wrapping around a rub rail. They also have a sewn loop built-in next to the ratchet for extra webbing – simply wrap up the excess strap and tuck it into the loop!
Industrial-Grade Webbing
The yarn used to make our webbing is slightly thicker than that offered by most competitors, with more picks per inch used to create each strap. It’s also heat-sealed on the end. Together, these features provide better resistance to abrasion, tearing, and cutting, so your ratchet straps will last longer.
Corrosion-Resistant Ratchet Characteristics
Zinc-coated ratchet component has a short, wide handle for working in tight spaces, which can be definite bonus when tying down a car or ATV.
Benefits of Flat Snap Hook End Hardware
Flat snap hooks are ideal for auto tie downs, as they can easily connect with axle straps with D-rings. They feature a spring-loaded keeper that closes automatically, ensuring a secure connection.
Compliant with Industry Standards
All of our tie down straps are tagged with the working load limit to meet FMCSA and DOT regulations, CVSA and WSTDA guidelines, and North American Cargo Securement standards.
Learn more about proper load handling and securement in the WSTDA safety bulletins.
Custom Car Tie Down Straps Available
Looking for a combination of length, color, hardware you don’t see on the website? Want straps stenciled with your company name or logo? We also offer custom tie down straps. We can create the ideal strap for your application at our Iowa manufacturing facility – this not only allows us to hold all of our straps to the same high quality standards, but it also means fast shipping to you!
Ratchet Use Guidelines
According to the WSTDA (section 4.6.8): “When using web tie downs with a winch or ratchet, a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 wraps of webbing shall be wound on the winch or ratchet mandrel. Excessive wraps of webbing on the mandrel may reduce the working load limit (WLL) of the web tie down and may interfere with proper operation.”
What is Design Factor?
According to the WSTDA, design factor is the “ratio of the breaking strength to the working load limit” and should be 3:1 for these tie down straps. This builds in a level of redundancy to account for unknown factors, keeping you, your crew, and those around you safe.
Complete your tie down system with strap protection, D-rings, axle straps, and other auto hauling supplies.
California Residents: WARNING
