Chains, Straps, and Tarps(4 laughs)

Was it M1088 or M108S? What brand?

New or used? Any more info cab or open, 2 or 4 wheel drive?

Trying to figure the weight for you. You might be able to strap it down.

 

It's over 10k. 4 point pull. I don't recall anything saying that you can't use straps, but the truck has D rings on it. 18000lbs...2 chains, 4 binders, direct pull 4 different directions. Done in under 10 minutes.

 

I argue this with my employer every once in awhile. Yes, straps would be "legal". You could use four 2" straps and then you could put directional pull on it better than 3-4" straps going to a winch. With that said I have a lot more piece of mind using chains. I prefer to use straps on building materials and farm equipment attachments loads. Loads of steel or vehicles/equipment I prefer chains. 4 binders and 4 8-12' chains don't take up much room.

In a pinch you can use a strap going to a winch to tighten a chain. (Assuming you have chain end straps)

 

I think it is covered in the Defect Classification Table in the CVSA guidelines, page 34 at http://www.azrockproducts.org/wp-content/uploads/April-1-2016_OOSC_U.S._Blue_Paper.pdf.

 

If they have chain ends you could potentially position the winch directly under the dring so the pull would be straight down. A lot tougher with flat hook ends.

 

Chain hooks on the straps and your rachet winches will work
When you said worn, I hope no cuts or nicks in them. If so they are no good if they have tension on them holding down the ld. Slack portion ok.