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Tow hooks replaced by Shackle Brackets?

TWiyrick

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Hello All... Has anyone replaced their tow hooks on their Ranger Raptors with Shackle Brackets? TIA
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I have not. Just have a couple soft shackles. Just curious as to why you want steel shackles?
I broke a Rhino Soft Shackle while having my 4 Dr Bronco BadSquatch pulled from a bog...
 

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I feel like soft shackle is the way to go now. And the hooks are fine for that.

edit: if you pull hard enough something will break. I think i would like it to be soft if it does

I wonder if a vee bridal would be a good investment

you could get the rival hooks If you want to change your hooks

But I don’t know much.

Ford Ranger Tow hooks replaced by Shackle Brackets? IMG_3447


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Ford Ranger Tow hooks replaced by Shackle Brackets? IMG_3448
 
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It's hard to say... Everything else that I've bought from Rhino has been fantastic... That was the first and last time that I needed to get pulled out with my Bronco. The 2nd soft shackle worked fine...
 

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If 1 soft shackle broke and a second worked fine on the same recovery, it might be a QC issue. I know Rhino USA products are made in China. They are American owned and operated, but when I asked them directly, they replied that they use trusted manufacturers in China.

If your soft shackle was from Rhino 4x4, I believe that is a different company, and I know nothing about their products.
 

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Check out Yankum recovery equipment. While not cheap they are American made and of great quality.
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