Troubleshooting Ratchet Strap Double J-Hooks Stuck Together

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Connected two double J hook ratchet straps together since it was asked if you could in another post. Worked great but now I have a problem. How in the world donypu get them apart?? They are so tight, no matter how I have turned them it seems as if its an impossible task. Suggestions?? Thank you.

asked by: Mike

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If your Erickson Ratchet Tie-Down Strap w Double J-Hooks # EM78627-MS are stuck then I recommend holing one of them in place with something like a vice and tapping on the other one with a rubber mallet at different angles to slowly loosen it up. Just be sure the places you hit it aren't reinforcing the hooks being connected.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Mark P.

3/23/2024

I would love to see a rubber mallet do this. I’m using a hammer like Thor uses and can’t get them apart.

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Jon G.

3/28/2024

@MarkP Pics or it didn't happen - if you're using Mjölnir for this I would love to see it! But you are correct. If a rubber mallet isn't doing the trick then using a bigger hammer would be the next best solution - although Thor's hammer might be a little overkill.

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Mark P.

3/28/2024

@JonG We finally found that they slide out by pushing them with your thumbs equal pressure on both sides. I wish i had taken a video to share. No hammer or tools required

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Jon G.

3/28/2024

@MarkP Thanks for the input, we appreciate this helpful tip!

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