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Another day, another Cybertruck being towed from somewhere nobody really ought to need a tow from. Take a look, Toyota Sienna to the rescue.

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[–] Thteven@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

Sounds like a great way to end up with a bent frame lol

[–] Blaster_M@lemmy.world 2 points 58 minutes ago

they use "kinetic recovery ropes" which are basically fancy bungee cords - instead of a hammer blow when it pulls tight, it stretches like a rubber band so it puts a lot of pressure over time instead of all at once.

[–] nomy@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 hours ago

They use special "snatch straps" that are made specifically for that, not standard tow straps or chains.