Which winch hook/shackle do you guys recommend.

[Steph1]

Greetings guys,

I've received my Warn Evo 10S winch and waiting for my bulldog winch plate. I know I don't want to run the regular tow hook that comes with the winch and am wondering which type of hook/shackle to go with ...

Thanks for any input.

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[ChuckQue]

I’d go with the flat link. The pro link sticks out much further than you’d expect. It’s not ball hitch deadly but it’ll smart when you whack into it in the dark ?

 

[Vanburi]

I like the versatility of the ultrahook.

 

[bjm00se]

More info than you can possibly stand about the decision:



For myself, I just use the hook that came with the winch.

 

[DOOKEY]

I'm still a Pro Link kinda guy.

 

[DOOKEY]

 

[Zandcwhite]

I'm a fan of the winch thimble fan myself, but I run a knock off $20 amazon special.

 

[Steph1]

I’d go with the flat link. The pro link sticks out much further than you’d expect. It’s not ball hitch deadly but it’ll smart when you whack into it in the dark ?

Yeah, didn't think of that, I'll find out how long it is.. thanks.

 

[Steph1]

I'm still a Pro Link kinda guy.

Looks great thanks.

 

[Steph1]

I'm a fan of the winch thimble fan myself, but I run a knock off $20 amazon special.

Yeah price makes sense, that way if it gets damaged, it's really no big deal.... $20 buys another one. Have you put it to the test ???

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

I’m partial to this one.

https://www.tacticalrecoveryequipment.com/product/safety-thimble-2-1/

 

[Speed331]

Flatlink E for the win

 

[Wyoldguy]

I didn’t like the hook and wasn’t ready to spend more on fancy shackles. I just put a shackle on and zip tied the pin so I can’t fall out. Suck it up tight to the fair lead and it doesn’t move. I also put a piece of wire loom over the end just to help keep the winch line out of the elements.

 

[DOOKEY]

I didn’t like the hook and wasn’t ready to spend more on fancy shackles. I just put a shackle on and zip tied the pin so I can’t fall out. Suck it up tight to the fair lead and it doesn’t move. I also put a piece of wire loom over the end just to help keep the winch line out of the elements.

Careful with that. You'll scar the fairlead which will cut your line.

 

[JEEP4U]

I utilize the Flat Link E

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