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Eagle_On · 12-27-2011, 10:56 PM

thinking about using my factory hitch and using a d ring or clevis hook so if i need to pull or get pulled i can attach my strap. which is better a d ring or hook? another option?

rich450es · 12-27-2011, 11:02 PM

i run a clevis threw the hole (where a 1 7/8 ball bolts to ) with a 20 foot tow strap attatched threw the clevis

Eagle_On · 12-27-2011, 11:05 PM

rich,, you got a shackle and a hook??

rich450es · 12-27-2011, 11:06 PM

hook on the strap and clevis threw the hitch hole

Tank · 12-27-2011, 11:07 PM

I perfer a d-ring. I have seen the spring on a clevis hook fail.

**toodeep** · 12-27-2011, 11:20 PM

On the Rubicon you can go where the hitch bolts on and a hook fits perfect in there and won't come unhooked very easily by accident. If using a strap with the loops at the ends wrap it around the axle tube and slip the loop over the hitch. Now if your the one getting pulled out those places aren't as easy to hook up to. We use to use short runs of cable attached to the hitch/axle tube on one end and a loop in the other just bungee corded to the rack. It as always up out of the mud when needing to hook it up. Kind of like what Rich is doing just a lot shorter.

chevymec · 12-28-2011, 12:31 AM

I have a clevis hook like rich450es.

h22ate · 12-28-2011, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tank

I perfer a d-ring. I have seen the spring on a clevis hook fail.

I get those kind at work,... Good for 5000lbs with a double latch, Thats what use on our life lines so Id say they will never fail.

climbcamp4 · 12-28-2011, 04:59 AM

carabiner and prussik cord

Tank · 12-28-2011, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h22ate

I get those kind at work,... Good for 5000lbs with a double latch, Thats what use on our life lines so Id say they will never fail.

I'm an electrician and I see your point. When peoples lifes are on the line they tend to make sure everything 100% done right. Seen were some dumbarses not make sure the strap is down in the hook and put preasure on the spring. People get and hurry also. Seen a few misshaps in my 26 years of construction. Loads on a crane are usually more than 5000lbs also.
On another note, most people are going to go to Wally World and get a tow strap made in china with one of those cheezy latches also. These were the ones I was refering too. JMO......Oh yea, h22ate "Never say Never". Quoted from my Grandfather.

12-27-2011, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eagle_On Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SOUTH CAROLINA Posts: 803	rear recovery point thinking about using my factory hitch and using a d ring or clevis hook so if i need to pull or get pulled i can attach my strap. which is better a d ring or hook? another option? __________________ 04 rubicon -28 zillas

12-27-2011, 11:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	i run a clevis threw the hole (where a 1 7/8 ball bolts to ) with a 20 foot tow strap attatched threw the clevis __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

12-27-2011, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eagle_On Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SOUTH CAROLINA Posts: 803	rich,, you got a shackle and a hook?? __________________ 04 rubicon -28 zillas

12-27-2011, 11:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	hook on the strap and clevis threw the hitch hole __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

12-27-2011, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tank Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw Georgia Posts: 1,069	I perfer a d-ring. I have seen the spring on a clevis hook fail. __________________ F&AM Rockwell 191 PM 08 Foreman ES Camo XTREME 2" lift 26in Swamplites, ITP wheels Moose skid plate Tusk hand guards 1 1/2" wheel spacers 4" storage tube "Black" 2 50 cal ammo cans "Black" WARN XT2500 Hockey puck spring spacers 07 Recon ES Green 1 1/2" wheel spacers 2" lift Tusk hand Guards Rancher wheels and tires

12-27-2011, 11:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,653	On the Rubicon you can go where the hitch bolts on and a hook fits perfect in there and won't come unhooked very easily by accident. If using a strap with the loops at the ends wrap it around the axle tube and slip the loop over the hitch. Now if your the one getting pulled out those places aren't as easy to hook up to. We use to use short runs of cable attached to the hitch/axle tube on one end and a loop in the other just bungee corded to the rack. It as always up out of the mud when needing to hook it up. Kind of like what Rich is doing just a lot shorter.

12-28-2011, 12:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
chevymec Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richlands NC Posts: 77	I have a clevis hook like rich450es. __________________ 2005 Foreman 500 S Triangle Snorkle Aluminum full skid plate Kimplex front and rear bumpers 27" super lites High Lifter Kit Big bore and Web Camshaft Jet kit and K&N HMF pipe

12-28-2011, 04:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
climbcamp4 Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 57	carabiner and prussik cord __________________ 2009 Rubicon Camo "Rubi" 2500# Superwinch Kolpin XL double gun rack 4" camo Storage Tube (thanks Rich450es) Reverse Light Third Headlight Switch Hardwired Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS Heated Grips and Thumb Looking for more goodies/mods, suggestions always welcome

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