Showing posts with label tow ring. Show all posts
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8/26/2012

Rampage 8610 Black D-Ring Universal Shackle Kit Review

Rampage 8610 Black D-Ring Universal Shackle Kit
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This is a handly little device to convert a 2" receiver opening into a strong attachment point for tow straps, cables or chains. All heavy duty recovery straps have sewn in loops at the ends, so they almost always require the use of a D-ring shackle unless your truck and the stuck one both have open tow hooks. With this kit, you get the 3/4" D-ring that can be removed and used elsewhere, plus the insert to make connection to the receiver easier. Not only do I have one in my truck toolbox, I put one and a strap in the trunk of my wife's car in case she slides off the road...then anyone with a truck or SUV who happens by can help her out and she has all the tools required. This insert is hollow inside, and the more expensive and pretentious brands are solid, but unless you drive a truck bigger than 1 ton I don't see how you are going to break this insert. Its plenty adequate for anything with a 2" receiver. I always use mine and then put it back in the toolbox, but if you plan to leave yours on permanently, it probably will rattle inside your receiver...it fits loose. I'd give it 5 stars if the casting were a little neater and cleaner, but for its intended purpose, I rate it highly and recommend one. Much more professional tool than looping your tow strap over a 2" ball and hoping it stays on.

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6/08/2012

Curt Manufacturing 45824 Tow Strap Ball Mount Review

Curt Manufacturing 45824 Tow Strap Ball Mount
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This is a very sturdy mount. The bar is a solid piece of steel and the D-ring is thick and solid as well. The towing capacity for this mount will easily exceed any towing rating on a non-commercial vehicle (and probably most commercial vehicles as well). The mounting bar fits snugly in my 2"x2" receiver tube and doesn't rattle around.
I gave it a four-star rating because of the price. At the price I paid at the time of purchase it was more than twice the cost of other similar mounts. Also, I really didn't care for the orange painted D-ring which came all scratched up. I swapped out that D-ring for a silver D-ring and kept the orange one for potential use on a vehicle in need of recovery.
Other similar recovery mounting bars are shorter in length and leaves the D-ring sitting closer to your bumper. This Curt mount bar is a little longer and sticks out a bit from your bumper. I prefer a tighter fit leaving the D-ring sitting closer to my bumper, but others may disagree.
All in all, a great solid recovery mount that should last longer than the life-time factory warranty that covers it.

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5/14/2012

WARN 62041 ATV Multi-Mount Steel Receiver Shackle Bracket Review

WARN 62041 ATV Multi-Mount Steel Receiver Shackle Bracket
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Looking at the picture, I expected the receiver portion to be solid steel (as you would find in a trailer hitch receiver). However, it's hollow! I bought this to use with a recovery strap on my Subaru, as I can't find a trailer hitch with a 2" receiver to fit the vehicle. After a phone call to Warn, I learned that this is rated for a 4000lb ATV winch (hence the hollow construction) and is not robust enough for my intended purpose.
For ATV purposes, I'm sure it would be fine - but for anyone looking at using it with a Class I/II trailer hitch on a car, I would recommend purchasing bar stock and drilling it out. Note to Amazon - listing the weight rating would be very helpful! I can't give this product a low rating since I did, after all, buy it for a different purpose than intended...however, I'd like to see someone else avoid running into the same problem I did.

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3/20/2012

Bestop 42922-01 HighRock 4X4 2" Receiver Black Recovery Hitch with D-Ring Review

Bestop 42922-01 HighRock 4X4 2 Receiver Black Recovery Hitch with D-Ring
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I have a Class III hitch that has a standard 2"x2" receiver tube. The description states this should fit; it does not. It is too large by about an 1/8" on two sides. Not sure if it was milled to the wrong specs or what, but it simply doesn't fit and so it was returned.
This is cut out of a solid block of steel and looks to be extremely sturdy -- if it fit.

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8/25/2011

Smittybilt 29312B Receiver Hitch D-Ring 3/4" Shackle fits 2" Receiver Review

Smittybilt 29312B Receiver Hitch D-Ring 3/4 Shackle fits 2 Receiver
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This is both the 2 inch hitch and the D-ring. Hitch is built solid and is painted a sleek black. Great product that feels very solid.

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