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🧾 Overview
At Factor 55 we have been using a version of our custom ultra short flat straps for years to assist in a variety of useful vehicle recovery applications. These short straps are not constructed like typical recovery/snatch straps. The Shorty Straps are not designed to store energy from stretch. They are designed to serve as a versatile short soft link to attach to vehicles and are constructed of an ultra low stretch (low energy storage) polyester, not high stretch nylon like typical snatch straps.
The applications vary from easily attaching to vehicles that are not equipped with recovery points, to using your winch and Shorty Strap to field repair/straighten bent steering components like tie rods and drag links. The flat shape of the straps prevent the straps from rolling and twisting when attached to tubular shapes like bumper stingers, steering components, and nerf bars.
We prefer flat straps over round ropes for this reason. Even polyester webbing materials retain a small element of material stretch and since the total energy stored is a function of the percent of stretch and the overall length of the strap, we have designed the strap to be as short as possible but still retain the necessary webbing overlap and stitch count necessary for the rated loads.
The overall length of the Shorty Straps is 3 Feet, and this is reduced to only 1.5 Feet long when used in the common basket configuration. Low stretch/energy storage equates to less recoil energy during a possible component failure.
- Manufactured in the USA from low stretch Polyester webbing.
- Overall length of 3 feet, 3 inch width
- Weight : 1 lb, 1 oz
- Durable Cordura abrasion guard for reinforced eyes and webbing seams.
- Working Load Limits clearly labeled for straight, basket and choker configurations
- Shorty Strap III is 3 inch wide x 3 foot long, but an be reduced to 1.5 foot when used in a basket configuration
- Made in the USA
🛠 Installation
- Designed for static towing and winching applications
- Can be used as a short soft link or attachment point
- Basket configuration reduces length to approximately 1.5 ft
- No cutting or modification required
- Suitable for DIY use with proper recovery knowledge
📌 Specs
- 📌 Key Features & Benefits
- Ultra-short design minimizes stored energy
- Low-stretch polyester webbing for controlled recoveries
- Flat strap construction prevents rolling and twisting
- Ideal for vehicles without dedicated recovery points
- Useful for emergency trail repairs and steering component straightening
- Cordura abrasion guards protect reinforced eyes and seams
- Clearly labeled working load limits for straight, basket, and choker use
- Compact and lightweight for easy storage
- Proudly made in the USA
- 📐 Specifications
- Product Type: Static recovery / utility strap
- Length: 3 ft (1.5 ft in basket configuration)
- Width: 3 in
- Material: Low-stretch polyester webbing
- Abrasion Protection: Cordura reinforced eyes and seams
- Weight: 1 lb 1 oz
- Energy Storage: Low (non-kinetic)
- Sold As: Each
- 📦 What’s Included
- Factor 55 Shorty Strap III (3" x 3')
- 🛡 Warranty
- Manufacturer-backed warranty
- Warranty coverage provided by Factor 55
⚠️ Fitment Notes
- Universal application
- Compatible with any vehicle requiring static recovery or winching assistance
- ⚠️ Fitment Notes
- ❌ Not a kinetic or snatch strap
- ❌ Not designed for dynamic or elastic recoveries
- Use only with properly rated recovery points and hardware
- Always follow safe recovery practices and load ratings