Shackles on the front end

Thanks Guys. I did noticed the passenger side recovery point on my SR5. But I haven't really noticed the loop on the driver side. Guess I need to get down there and look.

OK maybe stupid question. But lets just say that I wanted to remove the loop like you did. Are there similar mounting points for a recovery bracket / hook on the driver side? Just to make things look symmetrical (and be useful).

 

Not to my knowledge; because there is a big loop there.

Highly recommend a US Offroad insert. Symmetrical AND holds a winch. Skookum as hell.

 

Thats actually really cool, got a link?

 

I believe that is the best one I've seen yet. Nice call.

 

It appears that they only make the insert for 2nd gens. You're in the 3rd gen forum... Sweet looking setup though.

 

Valid point. My point is: don't be "THAT GUY" that has fake AF shackles on the truck and not have a viable option when you need them.

Although the thought of someone trailside, truck in the mud, explaining why his shackles aren't a valid recovery point brings a smile to my face.

 

I take that back... sorry.

https://www.usoffroad.us/store/bumpers/winch-mounts/tacoma-2016/toyota-tacoma-2016-2018-winch-mount/

 

Nice wrench you got there.

 

Gotta love friends with proper tools to overdo a job. Gotta find something to use his new CNC plasma cutter to make.

 

Thanks! Build Thread Post 4 (Turn phone sideways and tap my "Lighting" thread - makes sense!, or tap my "Index" thread then Post 4.

Note, I built it from a Curt front receiver, I ground off the rigging loops and welded up the 2" receivers.
I also cinch them with a tie wrap when not in use to avoid the rattle when driving. They make a perfect first point of contact, and of course useful for offset rigging and, as Op wants, look good too, especially with a recent coat of paint.

 

Kroil is one the best penetrating oils I've ever used. and as weird as this is going to sound, I love the smell of it lol. We dont get any rust in the south but it does wonders for seized bolts on old equipment. I work on alot of old stuff so it comes in handy. I hope you get some good use out of it!

 

I like good smelling lube.

I am always looking for an opportunity.

 

And it holds drinks. Bonus!

 

I really like mine. Relentless Fabrication

 

Good idea. I was thinking of something like that after I wrote the post. Even though it's made of .5, I would have boxed it in the back to make it more rigid.

 

50 pounds of Mobtown steel for two legitimate ‘shackle hangers’ :