TRE Soft Shackle Sale

[toximus]

I went to purchase a few more soft shackles today and I noticed that Tactical Recovery Equipment is having a sale on them until the 7th plus free shipping. Anyway, I figured I'd pass along the news.

Here's the one I received yesterday: https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...e-adventure-lj-story.9956/page-14#post-261740

 

[toximus]

And... of course a link would be nice: https://tacticalrecoveryequipment.com/product-category/soft-shackles/standard-soft-shackles/

 

[Chris]

Thanks for sharing. I love these things and have been meaning to order some more.

 

[toximus]

Thanks for sharing. I love these things and have been meaning to order some more.

How many is too many? I'm thinking about hanging them from the ceiling fan, the chandelier, the valances, my bumper, my wife's bumper, the trees. Soft shackle Christmas tree? Oh let me count the ways!

 

[Chris]

How many is too many? I'm thinking about hanging them from the ceiling fan, the chandelier, the valances, my bumper, my wife's bumper, the trees. Soft shackle Christmas tree? Oh let me count the ways!

You can never have too many! I don't think I've ever used a hard shackle after discovering these things. IMHO, they're a must have for any recovery gear kit.

Hmmm... my wife has been wanting red bows for the Christmas tree

 

[toximus]

You can never have too many! I don't think I've ever used a hard shackle after discovering these things. IMHO, they're a must have for any recovery gear kit.

Hmmm... my wife has been wanting red bows for the Christmas tree

You know, I'm still debating keeping a single bow shackle in my Jeep even though I don't want to. Most people don't seem to have soft shackle friendly recovery points so I would rather use the bow shackle on their vehicle.

 

[Chris]

You know, I'm still debating keeping a single bow shackle in my Jeep even though I don't want to. Most people don't seem to have soft shackle friendly recovery points so I would rather use the bow shackle on their vehicle.

What constitutes a non soft shake friendly recovery point versus a friendly one? I'm actually curious about this.

 

[toximus]

What constitutes a non soft shake friendly recovery point versus a friendly one? I'm actually curious about this.

I touched on the subject in my last build thread post. Normally it's hooks with tight edges or burrs.

 

[Chris]

I touched on the subject in my last build thread post. Normally it's hooks with tight edges or burrs.

Ahhh, I need to go read that.

This is interesting then. The recovery points on my GenRight rear bumper plate definitely have tight edges. I wonder if it would be beneficial to use my dremel and smooth out the edges a bit more?

 

[Serbonze]

It looks like you have to buy at least two to get the $5.95 discount. Is there a coupon code for the free shipping? The only options that I'm getting are $8.95, $19.46, or $50.61.

 

[toximus]

I wonder if it would be beneficial to use my dremel and smooth out the edges a bit more?

Yes it would be. You can also use a larger drill bit to "countersink" the hole.

 

[toximus]

It looks like you have to buy at least two to get the $5.95 discount. Is there a coupon code for the free shipping? The only options that I'm getting are $8.95, $19.46, or $50.61.

Ahh.... you know what? It's free shipping over $100. My bad.

 

[Chris]

Yes it would be. You can also use a larger drill bit to "countersink" the hole.

Got it! Before I have it powder coated I'll do this, so that I can make the rear recovery points soft shackle friendly.

The front bumper is Savvy, and those recovery points are nice and smooth.

 

[toximus]

The front bumper is Savvy, and those recovery points are nice and smooth.

Those are hooks, correct?

 

[jgaz]

What constitutes a non soft shake friendly recovery point versus a friendly one? I'm actually curious about this.

Generally speaking, with a tab like this it’s better to use a conventional shackle.

You could get away with a soft shackle depending on the hole diameter, edge radius or chamfer. But in many cases you’d risk damage to the rope.

 

[Chris]

Those are hooks, correct?

Yes, they are indeed hooks.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Generally speaking, with a tab like this it’s better to use a conventional shackle.
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You could get away with a soft shackle depending on the hole diameter, edge radius or chamfer. But in many cases you’d risk damage to the rope.

That's not a good type shackle tab to use, you don't want to use surface-mounted shackle tabs for vehicle recovery needs. Through-welded shackle tabs that pass completely through the bumper and are welded on both sides are the way to go.

 

[Chris]

That's not a good type shackle tab to use, you don't want to use surface-mounted shackle tabs for vehicle recovery needs. Through-welded shackle tabs that pass completely through the bumper and are welded on both sides are the way to go.

Interesting. So the surface mounted tabs are good for what then?

I bought this GenRight rear bumper plate for my TJ thinking those tabs could be used as recovery points... though now I see that they call them "tow points". I'm guessing I shouldn't use them as recovery points then?

https://genright.com/products/tj-lj-yj-rear-bumper-plate-with-tow-points.html

 

[toximus]

That's not a good type shackle tab to use, you don't want to use surface-mounted shackle tabs for vehicle recovery needs. Through-welded shackle tabs that pass completely through the bumper and are welded on both sides are the way to go.

I've so seen it where there is a bolt through the inside of the tab. On my bumper I actually shaped the tabs like a mushroom with the bulge inside the bumper and unable to be pulled out even if there were no welds.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Interesting. So the surface mounted tabs are good for what then?

I bought this GenRight rear bumper plate for my TJ thinking those tabs could be used as recovery points... though now I see that they call them "tow points". I'm guessing I shouldn't use them as recovery points then?

https://genright.com/products/tj-lj-yj-rear-bumper-plate-with-tow-points.html

Exactly, such tabs are not made for nor suitable for recovery purposes. They're made for attaching things to... cargo straps, trailer safety chains, etc.