We don?t believe you should compromise your winch recovery safety just to save a few bucks on low-quality imported shackles. We have stress-tested numerous low-quality imported shackles and are surprised by the wide variation of material yield points and ultimate breaking strengths. This is why 99% of imported shackles are not certified to be used in critical overhead/crane lifting operations. The recreational offroad industry is full of low-quality imported shackles due to their low cost. This limits the locations to purchase USA-made shackles to only your local rigging supply store. We have partnered with the Crosby Group to offer their quality shackles.
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