Compiled // Max Sullivan of ADB magazine
Trouble
The hook on the end of tie downs are a great idea but, if the strap suddenly loses tension from your suspension compressing while travelling over rough ground, it can easily become detached. If a tie down comes adrift during transport, the result is not pretty.
Trick
There are a number of new tie downs that come equipped from the factory with karabiners (a metal loop with a sprung clip). But if you prefer your trusty old tiedowns but want the safety of a closed loop, just remove the original hook and replace it with a sturdy steel (not aluminium) karabiner available from most hardware shops.
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