GRCS mounting mod

[Boomslang]

To be clear, I'm using the factory strap that comes with the device, I'm just swapping out the hardware that binds the strap in place. The documentation for the hardware is not great, they always list the ratchet end along with the strap itself and quote the WLL of everything as a whole. It's not clear to me if the strap is the weak link, or the hardware.

Digging this up because I'm looking at doing the mod and I came across the specs of the individual components. Based on Kinedyne's info the weak link is the flat hook. Since the original GRCS strap uses the same fitting I would venture to guess that's the weak point regardless of what tensioning device is used (trucker bar or ratchet).

 

[Muggs]

Interesting, glad you found that

 

[SeanRuel]

Anyone hear back from the manufacturer?

 

[Muggs]

I talked to Greg at TCIA, he had no qualms with this setup

 

[Muggs]

 

[Merle Nelson]

Good for Good.

 

[Daniel]

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