PREFER FABRIC CHAFES?
RELAX! WE CUSTOMIZE YOUR STRAPS SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO STRESS ABOUT IT.
- Be sure to measure your strap lengths, prior to ordering. We will cut your strap based on the length you provided.
- We hole punch your straps so you don't need to buy a hole punch and worry about hole placement.
- We send brand new components with your straps.
items included with your straps
Screw & Washer
Every strap comes with a new pair of screw and washer. We do not recommend reusing the old screws and washers.
Barrel Nut
Every strap comes with a new barrel nut. We do not recommend reusing the old barrel nut.
vibra-tite
Vibra-tite is used on our braces as a threadlocker to keep the screws in place.
replacing straps just not your favorite thing?
TOOLS NEEDED
Locking Pliers
You will need this to remove the barrel nuts from your dog's brace
Phillips Screw Driver
You will need this to unscrew the screws from the brace strap and the metal loop holder.
power drill (optional)
We typically will add loctite to secure the barrel nut and to prevent migration. If the screw is difficult to remove, then we recommend using a power drill
DIRECTIONS
STRAP REMOVAL
1. Starting from the bottom strap, use a locking pliers to secure the barrel nut from the inside of the brace and remove the screw with a Phillips head screwdriver.
2. With the locking pliers attached to the barrel nut, begin wiggling the nut back and forth until it comes loose. If the barrel nut is difficult to remove, we recommend using a locking pliers.
3. Repeat these steps until all the straps and metal d-ring holders are removed.
4. Remove the D-ring from the old strap and set aside to reuse on the new straps.
STRAP ATTACHMENT
1. Begin by inserting the new barrel nut into the hole on the inside shell of the brace.
2. Straps will arrive pre-punched. Slide the metal D-ring onto the strap and Fold the strap back on itself so the holes align with each other and the loop material is facing you.
3. Insert the screw and washer into the hole on the straps and align with the barrel nut.
4. Add a drop of Vibra-Tite inside the barrel nut.
5. Using the Phillips screw driver, screw the washer and screw into the barrel nut.
6. Repeat on all straps.