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Instead of a tow ball, shackle instead.

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

  1. Jan 24, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    MRW

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    Anyone have good recommendations on Amazon for cheap but reliable locking pins?
     
  2. Jan 24, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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    I'd love to know as well. I'd like to keep the hitch on all the time but someone would gank it for sure.
     
  3. Jan 24, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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    AI found this one last night at a local 4wd place for 50 bucks. I love it. At least I have something now to use if I get stuck lol.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2012 at 3:41 AM
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    I want one with a Sharp spear attached so when these ahole's just have to stop a f'ing inch from the bumper" blamo " !!!!
     
  5. Jan 25, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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    i got one with a 7500 lbs rated shackle. works great for pulling out jeeps:)
     
  6. Jan 25, 2012 at 9:05 AM
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    Damn you TW! haha i went to order today but its unavailable.. haah i wonder why!
     
  7. Jan 25, 2012 at 10:05 AM
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  8. Jan 25, 2012 at 10:17 AM
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    Damn, I woulda bought the Harbor Freight one for 9.99 instead of the 30.00 one I bought had I realized that they sold that sort of thing.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2012 at 10:26 AM
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    Oh just ordered the $30 CSI shackle Amazon, there is one left (looks like they added two more). Hopefully this fits snug no rattle!
     
  10. Jan 25, 2012 at 10:27 AM
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    The tacoma on the top right corner of the web page has a shackle... you can see it right there
     
  11. Jan 25, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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    Beleive t or not, i have found a 10,000 LB rated one from AutoZone... I ran into it in the cleaning supply isle. hahahah it was misplaced there... havent really used it, but it feels sturdy as shit! hahah and it looks great.. for 20 something bucks... :)
     
  12. Jan 25, 2012 at 10:41 AM
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    Go to your local hardware or tractor supply and ask for a clevis...will be alot cheaper...old school tool tractor people have used for years! You can just get a receiver w/out a ball on it and then put the clevis on it. That's what I did..and have $15 in the whole thing.
     
  13. Jan 25, 2012 at 3:12 PM
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    I did see the one tow/shackle one piece(pic posted at top of this page) and I wasn't sure how safe it would be. I think that there would be no give to pull something, not like the small shackles that move up and down on the tow bar.
     
  14. Feb 3, 2012 at 7:33 AM
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    Here is a pic of mine that just came in!

    shackleonline.jpg
     
  15. Feb 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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    i got one at autozone. smittybuilt for 15 bucks.
     
  16. Feb 3, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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    etrailer.com has anything you need
     
  18. Feb 4, 2012 at 1:40 AM
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    i have a vertical/ball hitch shackle adapater made for hauling o-ring tougues. it has a 2" ball and a rating of 10,000 lbs. fit's a 2" receiver. pics might be in order if requested.
     
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