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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