There are a lot of these soft shackles on the market...many are priced in the $45 and up range. I picked up this Smittybilt as a trail spare just in case - At the $25 price, it was hard to beat. While navigating up one of the popular trails in Moab, we snagged at a spot where a stock 2 door Wrangler JL hit the proverbial vertical impasse. Within seconds, this shackle was connected to the upright hook on the Jeep bumper and with a nudge or two on a winch, the 2 door JL cleared the approach and climbed the obstacle.
The shackle held up well and i'd definitely buy again. It's larger than other 7/16" soft shackles i've used and, as a result, the ball-end and slip closure function was easy to manipulate to ensure a good grip. It was also easy to disconnect (i.e. open back up) after pulling the vehicle up the steep incline.
Welcome Smittybilt making these in colors other than the steel gray (which is fine for function)...I prefer orange, red or yellow for safety at snatch points when conducting off-road recoveries or trail assists.
| Manufacturer | SmittyBilt |
|---|---|
| Brand | Smittybilt |
| Model | Soft Shackle Rope 7/16" X 6" |
| Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 11 x 9 x 9 inches |
| Item model number | 13051-B |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | See Description |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 13051-B |
| Position | Rear |
