Looking for recommendations on quality Shackles

I use twist in shackles... I get mine from "Fastenal", but I'm sure McMaster Carr https://www.mcmaster.com/chain-and-rope-fittings has their own selection, I get HD RATED shackles for at least 20k lbs... and being as most winches everyone has are rated under 12k... i should be safe. even in a situation such as a snatchblock doubled recovery..

 

that dude in the 2nd video uses chains and open ended hooks in many of his recoveries. Makes me cringe.

Jesus christ, no it is not.

Go do some reading on how much force is typically required for even a simple off road recovery, and come back and tell us if you still think you're fine with a 5000# shackle.

If your tow strap has a breaking strength of 6000#, that means its working load is more like 2000-3000 pounds.

UTV equipment is rated higher than that.

 

Can someone tell me if I can attach towing shackles to these holes on both sides of my rear frame? Thanks in advance!

 

Those are tie down points. They aren't strong enough to be yanked on. In a pinch you could pull on them but I'd be very cautious.

 

while unsticking a stuck full size p/u in spring mud and snow, i witnessed a long chain come loose and fly through the air like a helicopter rotor at head height.
the elastic-like properties are scary shit that deserve respect.
i 4 wheel in BC mountains and i still carry a length of chain to drag logs and rig with if practical or needed.

i carry a couple of hard shackles, 20 ft kinetic rope and 30 ft recovery strap.
soft shackles are on my buy list.
i was looking at cheapo 15t rated(WL or breaking load not clearly specified) soft shackles yesterday on sale ($25)but left them on the shelf.
small knot at end did not inspire confidence.
cheap or under rated synthetic only rigging may create its own dangers.
a no steel rigging set up is best for obvious reasons but use your noggin and stay out of the danger zone.
the ‘snappy’ pulls can be unforgiving when they go wrong.