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With that said, if you have some sort of aftermarket bumper that has recovery points on it, then maybe a Shackle Block isn't for you.
One of the reasons this style is so popular is the fact that they come in pretty much every size imaginable, and they are incredibly strong.By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. In D ring shackles that are 1/2" and up, the bow or body of the shackle is the nominal size, and the pin is the nominal size plus 1/8". Agency 6 offers top of the line - USA MADE Hitch Receiver Recovery Points (Shackle Blocks) that almost anyone can add to their hitch receiver. This Warranty Policy is non-transferable and all claims under this Warranty Policy must be accompanied by the original sales receipt. To use one, you simply unscrew the pin, loop your tow strap into the ring and screw the pin into the recovery point and the shackle simultaneously.
The Overland Vehicle Systems Receiver Mount Recovery Shackle is the perfect offroad recovery solution for your vehicle.One of the things you need to consider before using a shackle hitch is the load rating for which it is rated for. Beefier than the others (look at how much material is between the end of the hitch and the pin hole) and comes with a 6-1/2 ton WLL shackle.
The black powder coat finish provides superior corrosion resistance, making this shackle a great choice for any offroad application. One of the unique features of the Agency 6 Shackle Block is that you can do a vertical mount as well as a horizontal mount. Just because something plugs into the hitch receiver, does not mean that it should be used for recovery. If you need to go with a bigger shackle hitch and you think 35 tons is ridiculous, this mount is for you! Since the block is held in place by a load rated pin inside the hitch receiver, this is the easiest, most secure location for a recovery point.Once the hitch is in, you decide on which ring (soft or hard) you want to use and attach it to the hitch. When you need to pull a rig out of a mudhole or back on to the trail, you're often side-loading the shackle. There's also a detent that positions the shackle in an upward angle to aid in installing a soft shackle, so you're not holding the shackle up with one hand and threading the soft shackle with your other hand or just needlessly dragging it behind you as you depart an obstacle. What made me interested in this setup was being able to keep it tucked away underneath the rear seats year round, due to its size.
This Warranty Policy applies solely to: (i) Mishimoto Products purchased directly from Mishimoto or Mishimoto authorized dealers (each a “Mishimoto Product” and collectively, the “Mishimoto Products”) and (ii) the original purchaser of such Mishimoto Product (“Purchaser”). This product can expose you to chemicals Including () which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Mishimoto Automotive (“Mishimoto”) warrants its products under this lifetime limited warranty policy (“Warranty Policy”). This means that for a 3/4" shackle, you need a hole that's 7/8", plus a little wiggle room so that you aren't hammering the pin in there. SECURE CONNECTION WITH NO RUST STAINS - Made from Specially Forged Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy, our ULTRA Hitch Mount boasts an impressive 10,000 LBS (5T) Working Load Limit with only Half the Weight of a Steel Hitch Receiver and Zero Rust Stains on your vehicle.If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. With a proper draw bar or accessory installed the pin is supported along its length inside the receiver tube so only 2 shear forces are applied at the interface between the draw bar and receiver tube. He likes doing long distance overland travel and would happily spend every night in the bed of a pickup under the stars.
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