What Shackles do you prefer?

[Bigdaddy007]

Hello everyone,

Haven't seen a thread on this and am curious as to what Shackles you Braptor owners are fond of? I see pictures in the gallery with shackles on vehicles but just want to see which ones you guys prefer.

Thank you

 

[JohnGalt]

To use or to look at? I’m pretty sold on soft shackles (any reputable brand) for any situation to use (lighter, safer), but they‘re not meant to be left out in the sun, thus not much good for looking at

 

[TurboS]

I agree with JohnGalt, Soft Shackles. I don't have any experience with either, but from what I have read and seen in recovery video's I'm sold on soft shackles. I have 2 new soft shackles with a recovery rope in my Bronco Raptor should I ever need. For cosmetics, metal can look nice and I like these below from AR, there are a couple of member's on this site that have them.

Bumper Shackles

Been looking for quality aluminum bumper shackles and seen these by AR. Manufactured in USA and machined to allow snug fit on the OEM provided mount locations on the modular bumper to ensure no clanking or jingling of the shackles. Not planning to ever be in the position of actually using...

www.broncoraptor.com

Growing up in mid-west, I remember too many instances of breaking chains, tow hooks, and hitch balls flying thru windshields. Below is a good safety video to view before considering a recovery pull.

Recovery Safety - Breaking down the Arizona Fatal offroad recovery - By Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery

I had a high school friend have a hitch ball narrowly missing him as it went thru the windshield of his truck, therefore I as well as most of you are aware, Never Never use a trailer hitch ball and insert to pull another vehicle. Also please don't use cheap recovery gear or D-rings, someones...

www.broncoraptor.com

 

[Bigdaddy007]

I agree with JohnGalt, Soft Shackles. I don't have any experience with either, but from what I have read and seen in recovery video's I'm sold on soft shackles. I have 2 new soft shackles with a recovery rope in my Bronco Raptor should I ever need. For cosmetics, metal can look nice and I like these below from AR, there are a couple of member's on this site that have them.

Bumper Shackles

Been looking for quality aluminum bumper shackles and seen these by AR. Manufactured in USA and machined to allow snug fit on the OEM provided mount locations on the modular bumper to ensure no clanking or jingling of the shackles. Not planning to ever be in the position of actually using...

www.broncoraptor.com

Growing up in mid-west, I remember too many instances of breaking chains, tow hooks, and hitch balls flying thru windshields. Below is a good safety video to view before considering a recovery pull.

Recovery Safety - Breaking down the Arizona Fatal offroad recovery - By Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery

I had a high school friend have a hitch ball narrowly missing him as it went thru the windshield of his truck, therefore I as well as most of you are aware, Never Never use a trailer hitch ball and insert to pull another vehicle. Also please don't use cheap recovery gear or D-rings, someones...

www.broncoraptor.com

This was great information. Thank you for sharing. I definitely need to learn those techniques.
Thanks for sharing