Strong and Safe Winch Hook Upgrade
Swap out the conventional winch hook with this Flatlink from Factor 55. This Flatlink shackle mount is the Industry’s first folding shackle mount for recovery winches. With less than 1.75 inches of thickness, the Flatlink will work with all roller fairlead license plate mounting brackets. he FlatLink does not require splicing and is compatible with steel cables or synthetic ropes up to 3/8 inches in diameter. The cable eye is retained in the FlatLink by a 5/8 inch diameter grade 5 steel double shear pin and internal snap ring. It is installed easily in minutes. The EPDM Rubber Guards protect alloy fairleads and are securely attached to the FlatLink with 4 barbed tips. The FlatLink stows neatly against either roller or Hawse type fairleads and is designed to be used with common 3/4 inch shackles.
Specifications:
Compatible with all roller fairlead license plate mounting brackets
When folded flat – less than 1.75 inches of thickness
Weight: 23 ounces
Max load rating: 16,000 pounds
Ultimate failure: greater than 40,000 pounds
Fits steel cables and synthetic winch ropes to 3/8 inch diameters
EPDM Rubber Guard protects alloy fairleads and cushions line stowage
This red Factor 55 Flatlink was very easy to install, although I had to slightly hammer the metal rope eye guard on my winch line to make it fit. Finish is great and looks very durable. All edges are smooth and radiused. Looks and functions very well on my Warn winch and sits nice and tight against the hause fairlead. Would definitely recommend this item. I can rely on this Flatlink to work as designed when winching my Jeep, and therefore, it is good insurance out on the trail.
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Great piece but just a heads up for the Warn Winch users.4 years ago
Installed a Warn Zeon 10S winch and used this Factor 55 Flatlink. Just be aware, that the end of the synthetic rope hook that comes with the winch is a hair to wide to fit into the Flatlink. Factor 55 knows about this and is due to the winch rope being from China. You will have to beat on the end of the hoop or stick it in a vise to compress it just a little bit in order to use this product. Not a big deal and looks great once on.
Universal Product This item is non application specific.
Please verify compatibility before purchase. May require some modification for proper installation.