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Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 11:24 am**

Anybody tried the repro limiting straps? They are a lot cheaper but are they as good as the original?

Cory Gray

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 1:07 pm**

I did ,broke both on 1st outing.

Sav credited me for the straps toward factory,but the factory prices went up since the original purchase.

I have to get off my butt and research options.
Mark

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 1:30 pm**

Thanks. That doesn't sound good. I guess the originals may be worth the price.

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 1:51 pm**

The repros suck in my experience. Pay the extra, it's worth it. I broke my repros immediately and the oem ones are still good as new after two years!

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 3:12 pm**

I haven't had any trouble with the repro's , and have plenty of trail time on them. Perhaps shocks play a part in the equation

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 3:51 pm**

could be shocks or it could be another 710/712 issue. Seems most of the broken straps are on the 712's, which could be we just have more of them also.
If I remember correctly in 3 years I have broken/damaged 5 limiting straps, all factory oem. I am running rancho 9000's. Have not tried repro and will keep replacing with factory unless a good option comes along.

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 9:01 pm**

FWIW, I run OEM straps on my 712 and have never broken one. I have, however, broken off several lower shock/strap mounting bolts. (all rears) I did this with stock shocks, and with the NAPA shocks which Dennis recommended earlier. I switched to the Rancho shocks and have broken nothing since then. I don't know if this is reflective of the straps being stronger than the bolts, but at least the strap doesn't seem to be the weak point in the system.

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 9:57 pm**

*** I haven't had any trouble with the repro's , and have plenty of trail time on them. Perhaps shocks play a part in the equation ***
Maybe we play a little harder than you do!!

Mark

Posted: **Wed May 09, 2007 10:44 am**

What do the repro's look like? Are they like these?

http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-susp-limitingstrap.htm

Next time I had a strap break I was just going to throw these on all away around....

Posted: **Wed May 09, 2007 12:39 pm**

I was thinking of getting spares, these look good to carry for that purpose.
What is the stock length of limiting straps for comparison?

Cheers,
Morris

Posted: **Thu May 10, 2007 12:16 am**

This is the rack I made to hold my doors. I don't use it often, most times the doors just stay home.

Posted: **Thu May 10, 2007 2:49 pm**

Stock length is appx 18 3/8 center to center on a new factory strap.
Mark

Posted: **Thu May 10, 2007 11:09 pm**

I ordered 4 custom straps from OK today. I think they could be used IN ADDITION to the stock straps to extend life of the originals,which will soon be $300 .

Mark

Posted: **Fri May 11, 2007 1:51 am**

Mark....you read my mind.

Were you able to get the mount hole to the same size from the manufacturer or will that have to be a backyard special.

Let us know how they fit and post a Pic. Wonder if they come in desert camo?

Miles

Posted: **Fri May 11, 2007 1:03 pm**

I plan on reaming the eye if neccessary. CAMO!

Dip 'em in mud!

I'll keep you guys posted.
Mark