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Receiver + Shackle Question

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by Khaos, Nov 2, 2008.

  1. Nov 2, 2008 at 8:33 PM
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    Khaos

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    I have a rear hitch receiver with a ball on it. Could I take the ball off and put a shackle through the hole to use as a (safe) recovery point? What size shackle would I need?
     
  2. Nov 2, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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    RicnDenver

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    Yes you can. I'm running a 3/4" shackle. Also off the trails and around town I pull the shackle and call it my radiator punch.

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  4. Nov 2, 2008 at 8:55 PM
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    just an FYI, you might want to zip-tie the bolt, to prevent it from vibrating back out, and losing it, ask me how i know, lol
     
  5. Nov 2, 2008 at 9:05 PM
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    A 18" flathead does the trick as well. Reef on it till it's good and tight.
     
  6. Nov 2, 2008 at 9:06 PM
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    Thats exactly what I was talking about. Thanks!
     

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