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Instead of a tow ball, shackle instead.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jw1983, Jan 21, 2012.

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  1. Jan 22, 2012 at 3:08 PM
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    I went to Princes Auto and they didn't even have shackles. They had tow balls everywhere lol. It looks like I am going to order from online if I'm not able to find a local shop that carries them. Oh well, I know I will get one.
     
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  2. Jan 22, 2012 at 3:59 PM
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    If they have it on .com could I get it on .ca? How is the shipping to when it comes to parts like this? Is it expensive?
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2012 at 4:37 PM
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    forigve my ignorance, but...what would you use a shackle for?
     
    HumboldtReign, Jan 22, 2012
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  4. Jan 22, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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    Pulling people or being pulled from ditches. Other truck to strap applications like dragging logs around for firewood stuff etc would work as well.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2012 at 10:06 PM
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    i thought that was most logical answer, thanks for confirming!
     
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  6. Jan 22, 2012 at 10:59 PM
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    Snowman I have a problem for your solution…

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    PA here has shackles, tons of them. But watch their weight rating, I found they were low for their size (weaker steel?) that's why I went with ARB. They were about $8 each and I only bought two.

    Receiver hitch/shackle:
    http://www.princessauto.com/mobile/product/productDetail.jsp?productID=8386088

    Shackles:
    http://www.princessauto.com/mobile/product/productDetail.jsp?productID=3800394
    They have all sizes and weight ratings. Just search "shackle"
     
    Snowman, Jan 22, 2012
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  7. Jan 23, 2012 at 6:05 AM
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    I not sure if it really matters but as some have mentioned there are "solid metal" hitch/shackle combos which I felt more comfortable with. I always run with it unless I am towing the boat.
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2012 at 9:55 AM
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  9. Jan 23, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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    This is the one I got- both are solid steel hitches... seem very simular?
    $38 Smittybilt 29312B Receiver Hitch D-Ring with 3/4" Shackle for 2" Receivers , Black
    http://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-29312B-Receiver-Shackle-Receivers/dp/B001CF1A7O/ref=pd_sbs_auto_1
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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    They are very similar, I leaned to the CSI one because several people mentioned in their review that the smittybuilt was a loose fit and rattles a bit. Nothing some plastic or cedar shims wouldn't fix ... but meh.
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2012 at 10:53 AM
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  12. Jan 23, 2012 at 10:54 AM
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    ummm yeah
    Timichackle FTW.

    love mine.
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2012 at 11:15 AM
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    I'm happy with my Warn shackle
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  14. Jan 23, 2012 at 2:48 PM
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    I made mine for free from stuff i got from work.

    I took a old hitch ball and cut the ball plate off and used the square tube as the main part on this. I then welded a 1/4'' 2x2 plate to the end of the hitch shaft. Got 2 5/8 eyes we use at work for our base plates for our tents welded those to the 1/4'' plate then i wraped the whole thing with 3/16'' strap. The actual shackle is 1'' pin its about 5'' big. I welded up the shackle pin so no one can take the chackle. I didnt have it powder coated because i want a option to touch it up when it gets fucked up.



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    This thing is big and has already been put to good use i helped a couple friends out of tight spots also used it to pull a stump out of the ground.

    I can make them if people want..
     
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  16. Jan 23, 2012 at 5:10 PM
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    i have something like this
     
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  17. Jan 23, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    Likewise, I have the hook as well.
     
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  18. Jan 23, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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  19. Jan 23, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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    that one looks pretty stout.
     
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  20. Jan 23, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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    x2

    Mine is nice and short and the hoop part barely sticks out past the receiver at all. I've pulled people out with it several times, no problem.

     
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