Hello all - I was the lucky recipient of a Hi-Lift jack recently.  I need it for a few projects but then I'll likely keep it with my older 4Runner.  I have one of those gadgets for lifting the wheel directly but I'm also looking at getting either a chain or a tow strap in case I ever need to use it as a winch.  Any advice on which to get?  From what I can see a polyester tow strap (with limited stretch) is cheaper than the equivalent length of chain.  Is there any reason to go with chain?

I'm a pretty careful driver and I've never gotten stuck before so whatever I end up with won't see much use.  (Hopefully!)

Thanks Todd.  I'll check into chains.  There's a local company that sells a 20' 3/8 chain for about $60 which isn't terrible.  I'm mostly leaving the grid roads during the summer and fall to travel on sandy trails in the boreal forest.  (Berries in August and white tails in October.)  Conditions can be swampy and soft if it has been raining and we occasionally have to deal with snow in September.