Shackle Hangers, for cheap?

Gangus2006 · 07-07-2005, 04:19 PM

Since I cant afordd to lift the 4Runner, and get better tires, right now to help me from getting stuck, Im gonna get some recovery pionts for when I do get stuck.

Where can I get some Shackle hangers/Shackles for cheap? Cheap as in <$100 would be awesome.

Also, aside from a tow hitch shackle hanger, what could I use as a recovery point out back?

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jimbo74 · 07-07-2005, 04:21 PM

get some towhooks and mount them to the frame.....

depending on what the rated strength is, you can get D shackles at the hardware store.....

Mojo_Risin · 07-07-2005, 05:05 PM

agreed - $8 dollar tow hook at any autoshop is what I have for recovery point on back. Used it several times (to pull people out)

or for a few more bucks get one with a clip so the tow strap won't fall out.

John

Gangus2006 · 07-07-2005, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mojo_Risin

agreed - $8 dollar tow hook at any autoshop is what I have for recovery point on back. Used it several times (to pull people out)

or for a few more bucks get one with a clip so the tow strap won't fall out.

John

Now, with those, Im assuming Ill have to drill the frame?

Mojo_Risin · 07-07-2005, 05:55 PM

Shouldn't have to - there is a stock "loop" If I remember correctly already attached to the frame - just take that off and put this on. Or there are already holes. I can't remember. All I know is I definately didn't drill into my frame.

John

jethro · 07-07-2005, 06:04 PM

You could get these from Warn for around $18 each and run them through the "loops" on the frame, requiring no drilling.

Or go to your local boating store and look by the anchors for some cheaper galvanized shackles. There's a Boaters World about 50 miles away from you in Danvers if you're up for the drive.

**4x4Fink** · 07-07-2005, 07:53 PM

WARN also sells a receiver shackle...that will run you clost to $40. I got mine from Cabela's.

Fink

rngrchad · 07-07-2005, 08:22 PM

Go to TSC. You can get 20,000lb rated weld-on shackle hangers for 9 bucks. I've welded these shackles to my flatbed that tows a huge bobcate and tractor. I also have these same hangers on my bumper. I'll post pics if you are interested.

ianshoots · 07-07-2005, 09:19 PM

Chad, I assume TSC=Tractor Supply, yeah?

EDIT:I check out their site, search shackle hanger and shackle mount, didn't find anything-any idea what they call 'em? Maybe I'd just have to hit a store.

rngrchad · 07-08-2005, 10:00 PM

Ian, yes Tractor Supply. They have them in their retail stores for around 10 bucks or something. Stout shackles, I Arc welded some onto a flatbed work truck and crank the pi$$ out of chains while strapping our equipment day in and day out. They won't break.
The shackles were in the isle w/ the tow straps and winches.
hope this helps.........

Gangus2006 · 07-09-2005, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jethro

You could get these from Warn for around $18 each and run them through the "loops" on the frame, requiring no drilling.

Or go to your local boating store and look by the anchors for some cheaper galvanized shackles. There's a Boaters World about 50 miles away from you in Danvers if you're up for the drive.

By loops, you mean the tie downs? Would that be any strong?

4Crawler · 07-09-2005, 02:57 PM

Sonoran Steel has these:

http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_shackle_hangers.html

I made my own receiver shackle hanger a few years back:

Napoleon047 · 07-10-2005, 07:40 AM

while the ones like roger has and warn sells are kinda cool, they are a complete waste of money IMO, if you have a reciever hitch, just put the loop into the reciever and then put the pin through the loop.

4Crawler · 07-10-2005, 07:49 AM

On my bumper, I have deep receiver pins, so it is hard to get the strap shoved in that far (my pins are 5" back vs. 2.5" standard). Plus there is the worry of the sharp edge of the end of the receiver damaging the strap on angled pulls. Also, sometimes there is no loop available or you need to hook up something other than a tow strap, so a shackle is a nice thing to have available. But yes, the hitch pin through the strap eye is often all you need.

07-07-2005, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mojo_Risin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thornton, CO. Posts: 902	agreed - $8 dollar tow hook at any autoshop is what I have for recovery point on back. Used it several times (to pull people out) or for a few more bucks get one with a clip so the tow strap won't fall out. John __________________ '97 4Runner SR5 Front: Tundra Coils/Tokico Trekmasters \| Rear: LC Shocks & Coils + SS rear "fixes" \| Custom Sliders 285/75 Maxxis Bighorn Radials \| Retrofit E-Locker \| TJM T15 \| Custom Rear Bumper \| Warn m8000

07-07-2005, 05:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mojo_Risin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thornton, CO. Posts: 902	Shouldn't have to - there is a stock "loop" If I remember correctly already attached to the frame - just take that off and put this on. Or there are already holes. I can't remember. All I know is I definately didn't drill into my frame. John __________________ '97 4Runner SR5 Front: Tundra Coils/Tokico Trekmasters \| Rear: LC Shocks & Coils + SS rear "fixes" \| Custom Sliders 285/75 Maxxis Bighorn Radials \| Retrofit E-Locker \| TJM T15 \| Custom Rear Bumper \| Warn m8000

07-07-2005, 06:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
jethro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 904	You could get these from Warn for around $18 each and run them through the "loops" on the frame, requiring no drilling. Or go to your local boating store and look by the anchors for some cheaper galvanized shackles. There's a Boaters World about 50 miles away from you in Danvers if you're up for the drive. __________________ 2002 4runner

07-07-2005, 07:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	WARN also sells a receiver shackle...that will run you clost to $40. I got mine from Cabela's. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

07-07-2005, 08:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
rngrchad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Currently reside in Ohio Posts: 858	Go to TSC. You can get 20,000lb rated weld-on shackle hangers for 9 bucks. I've welded these shackles to my flatbed that tows a huge bobcate and tractor. I also have these same hangers on my bumper. I'll post pics if you are interested. __________________ 2008 Tacoma TRD Access Cab v-6. 97 regular cab tacoma 33x9.5bfg at, 4.10 gears, custom sliders, custom rear bumper, 4xinnovation tube doors, lockright. 1983 SA Axle Frameoff Restore. CB: Connex 3300hp Radio driving a FatBoy Amp doing around 1000watts on AM. Antenna: Monkey Made MM5 -=NO BAMA 08 =-

07-07-2005, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	get some towhooks and mount them to the frame..... depending on what the rated strength is, you can get D shackles at the hardware store.....

07-07-2005, 09:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
ianshoots Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Way down in the hole... Posts: 774	Chad, I assume TSC=Tractor Supply, yeah? EDIT:I check out their site, search shackle hanger and shackle mount, didn't find anything-any idea what they call 'em? Maybe I'd just have to hit a store. __________________ BOUGHT BACK AND CRUSHED: 97 3.4L Tacoma; Borla cat-back, 4" Deckplate, Amsoil foam air filter. Black Raider high rise cap w/Yakima bars. ebay Nerf bars. ARB bullbar w/Lightforce 170's on it and a Warn XD9000 in it, scratches. Tundra Coils W/Anders Eng Spacer, OME's, Wheelers 5 leaf pack , Sonoran Steel Diff Drop and some '01 Celica seats! Missed... Last edited by ianshoots; 07-07-2005 at 09:28 PM.

07-08-2005, 10:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
rngrchad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Currently reside in Ohio Posts: 858	Ian, yes Tractor Supply. They have them in their retail stores for around 10 bucks or something. Stout shackles, I Arc welded some onto a flatbed work truck and crank the pi$$ out of chains while strapping our equipment day in and day out. They won't break. The shackles were in the isle w/ the tow straps and winches. hope this helps......... __________________ 2008 Tacoma TRD Access Cab v-6. 97 regular cab tacoma 33x9.5bfg at, 4.10 gears, custom sliders, custom rear bumper, 4xinnovation tube doors, lockright. 1983 SA Axle Frameoff Restore. CB: Connex 3300hp Radio driving a FatBoy Amp doing around 1000watts on AM. Antenna: Monkey Made MM5 -=NO BAMA 08 =-

07-09-2005, 02:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,836	Sonoran Steel has these: http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_shackle_hangers.html I made my own receiver shackle hanger a few years back: __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

07-10-2005, 07:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
Napoleon047 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 995	while the ones like roger has and warn sells are kinda cool, they are a complete waste of money IMO, if you have a reciever hitch, just put the loop into the reciever and then put the pin through the loop. __________________ -Peter 86 4runner SAS - Trail Rig 94 FZJ80 - DD the dirt cheap SAS Marko Customs

07-10-2005, 07:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,836	On my bumper, I have deep receiver pins, so it is hard to get the strap shoved in that far (my pins are 5" back vs. 2.5" standard). Plus there is the worry of the sharp edge of the end of the receiver damaging the strap on angled pulls. Also, sometimes there is no loop available or you need to hook up something other than a tow strap, so a shackle is a nice thing to have available. But yes, the hitch pin through the strap eye is often all you need. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

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