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Snake Racing takes 4x4 recoveries seriously, which is why we are proud to introduces the new Factor 55 ProLink Shackle Mount for winch cables and synthetic ropes.
Engineered and machined in the USA from lightweight billet 6061 aluminum, the ProLink provides a safe means to easily attach a standard 3/4" screw pin shackle to existing winch cable and rope eyes.
The cable or rope eye is captured into the body of the ProLink by a removable oversized 5/8" double shear pin. The front of the ProLink provides the precision shackle mounting hole and massive 1.2" thick mounting tab. The ProLink is compatible with both Hawse and Roller fairleads and snugs neatly against both versions.
These are 20 reasons why the Factor 55 ProLink should be fitted to every winch:
1) Screw pin shackles are up to 5X stronger than conventional winch hooks
2) Recovery straps cannot slip out of a shackle like they can with hooks
3) Hook safety latches are not rated for loads and can tear recovery straps
4) Conventional hook surfaces add higher stresses to recovery strap fibers, resulting in decreased strap ratings
5) Shackles can be quickly removed and stowed away until needed for winching
6) Hooks do not cinch neatly against fairleads and are prone to rattling and loosening
7) Conventional winch hooks are designed for chains - not commonly used recovery straps
8) Engineered, Tested and Made in the USA - Patent Pending
9) Stress analyzed using COSMOS FEA and destructively tested for confirmation
10) Billet construction - precision machined from 6061-T6 Kaiser Aluminum round bar
11) HUGE 16,000 pound max load rating
12) Fits all steel cables and synthetic ropes up to 3/8" in diameter
13) Fits eyes equipped with standard or tube thimbles to 3/8 inch diameters
14) 1.2 inch shackle tab thickness virtually eliminates "shackle rattle"
15) Massive 5/8 inch diameter carbon steel double shear pin - 6Al-4V Titanium upgradeable
16) Optional EPDM "Rubber Guard" protects alloy Hawse fairleads - rubber barb attachment
17) Can be installed and removed in minutes - simple snap ring removal
18) Cinches neatly against all types of fairleads - Hawse or Roller
19) Beautifully anodized and zinc plated in the USA
20) Conventional hooks are too small to safely fit both ends of a recovery strap
To see all recovery gear available for your 4WD click on this link
If you need help with a custom application email – sales@snakeracing.com.au
Posted by EVAN SPENCE on Jun 26th 2014