Throw out that old winch hook and join the 21st century--everybody's using the revolutionary Factor 55 Flatlink (blue) D-ring and thimble. As the first folding shackle mount designed for recovery winches, the Flatlink shackle mount is only 1.75 inches thick and is compatible with roller fairlead LP mounting brackets. The Factor 55 Flatlink does not need splicing and works with synthetic ropes or steel cables (under 3/8" in diameter). Manufactured in the U.S.A., Factor 55 Flatlink is made of the 6000 series billet aluminum that has been powder-coated and anodized for extra durability.
Additional features of the Factor 55 Flatlink include:
While old-style winch hooks tend to fray and cut recovery straps or let straps escape because of temporary slack cycles, the Factor 55 Flatlink will not allow loose strap issues due to screw pin shackles reinforced by reliable, screw pin attachment.