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I know this rule and never used it but what I dont understand is why a shackle is mos very strong it wont break so easy, or am I missing something hereThysdJ wrote:Some safety aspects to keep in mind.
6) Never, ever, ever use a shackle to join 2 kinetic straps.
Also if a winch is to be attached to a vehicle with a shackle, the clevis hook should be removed completely from cable, and the loop be used in a similar way as when using a shackle and rope. The bow goes through the loop and the pin through the recovery point being used.CasKru wrote:When using a winch hook make sure the opening of the hook faces upwards like in the picture below. Should the hook snap or break it will be forced into the ground and not shoot up in the air.
A.J. wrote:I know this rule and never used it but what I dont understand is why a shackle is mos very strong it wont break so easy, or am I missing something hereThysdJ wrote:Some safety aspects to keep in mind.
6) Never, ever, ever use a shackle to join 2 kinetic straps.![]()
And then Ive seen that trick to join 2 straps with a stick but cant remember how it work againhelp anyone
Dankie gaan sommer kyk of ek dit kan print en in bakkie bere!!CasKru wrote:A.J. wrote:I know this rule and never used it but what I dont understand is why a shackle is mos very strong it wont break so easy, or am I missing something hereThysdJ wrote:Some safety aspects to keep in mind.
6) Never, ever, ever use a shackle to join 2 kinetic straps.![]()
And then Ive seen that trick to join 2 straps with a stick but cant remember how it work againhelp anyone
Keep in mind that shacles is made of metal and you get something like metal fatigue. If the strap breaks and somehow hit you, it will probably break a let and some serious bruising but if a shackle hits you it will take and arm, leg, head... etc clean off.
merwn wrote:Het op die afgekom op die net
Bushwacker wrote:Common sence.....
If something can go wrong... IT WILL
Dankie Piet.....OOOOMS wrote:Sorry I know this is a facts only thread, but does anyone know what the rating is of the of the front recovery hooks on the Hilux Vigo / Fortuner?
Ek dink die standaard punte op 'n voertuig is glad nie gerate vir recovery nie. Dit is om die voertuig mee te sleep sou iets verkeerd gaan.OOOOMS wrote:Bushwacker wrote:Common sence.....
If something can go wrong... IT WILLDankie Piet.....OOOOMS wrote:Sorry I know this is a facts only thread, but does anyone know what the rating is of the of the front recovery hooks on the Hilux Vigo / Fortuner?![]()
Maar is daai punt gerate
Recovery points - Toyota Hilux 05 on ( Current Shape )
Rated to 8.0 tonne, The All Terrain Recovery hooks are a must for all Toyota Hilux 05 on ( Current Shape )
Beware - Original hoops which are welded onto plates and bolted onto the chassis rails are only used by the manufacturer for tie down points in transit, these are NOT load rated recovery points.
venom38 wrote:Mark, I unfortunately don't have exact figures but I can tell you it is to be used for towing only. I had one that broke off after very little pulling power was applied (Fortunately it just fell to the ground due to the slow speed and low pulling power used)