D Hook Hitch Shackle

[FJ Cruiser]

Where's the best place to get one of these guys?

 

[flyingwil]

Are you looking for the Receiver Shackle Bracket?

We are out of stock on them, but do have a similar on built by Smitty Built for the same price of $44.99

 

[FJ Cruiser]

yes. is the Warn unit the best way to go?

 

[flyingwil]

yes. is the Warn unit the best way to go?

Both are almost exactly the same.

 

[FJ Cruiser]

okay, I'll order one form you. do you alos carry the hitch pin?

 

[mountainpete]

Where's the best place to get one of these guys?

Wil is the best place - www.sierraexpeditions.com. And add some quick-fist clamps to your order while you're add it. He has them at a great price and they are ever so handy :elkgrin:

 

[flyingwil]

okay, I'll order one form you. do you alos carry the hitch pin?

I would recomend a locking one... similar to this one:

It is only a few buck more and lockable.

Here is our selection though...
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php/action/category/id/5/subid/43/

 

[IggyB]

What's wrong with putting the strap loop straight into the hitch and putting the pin throgh that?

 

[FJ Cruiser]

What's wrong with putting the strap loop straight into the hitch and putting the pin throgh that?

it's been done, but experts say it should be a last resort - I really don't see why?

 

[IggyB]

As long as the hitch does not have sharp corners that can cut the rope, it seems as good of an attachment point as any.

 

[mountainpete]

I think the angles are key. I have used the loop and pin method too and it works fine for straight pulls.

For pulling at an angle, the receiver plug distributes the force of the sideways pull through multiple sides of the recevier box because of it's length. With just the strap, it puts all the force of the pull on one side of the receiver box thus creating a greater chance of failure. I believe that type of pull also increases the load on the pin.

Plus there is the abrasion factor and those sharp corners you mentioned.

Pete

 

[p1michaud]

Using your hitch pin and loop

What's wrong with putting the strap loop straight into the hitch and putting the pin throgh that?

it's been done, but experts say it should be a last resort - I really don't see why?

The other thing to consider is that your hitch pin is designed and sized to take the load in double shear (i.e. the pin resists the cutting force due to a load right where the hitch and receiver meet). The strap loop into the hitch method works but it does apply a bending moment accross the length of the pin. Does that make sense, I wish I could find a picture to explain this better...

Bottom line, for $50 dollars the Receiver Shackle Bracket will provide a solid anchor point that uses the hitch and pin as they were designed to be used (double shear). If you are in a bind, the strap loop intot he receiver method can be used.
Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[IggyB]

That makes sense :clapsmile

 

[FJ Cruiser]

I would recomend a locking one... similar to this one:

It is only a few buck more and lockable.

Here is our selection though...
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php/action/category/id/5/subid/43/

Just placed the order. Thanks for your help.

 

[MountainBiker]

I'm curious. What are the pros/cons of the D-Shackle vs. a reciever tow hook, like this one below?
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=CHT-D-325&N=700+115&autoview=sku