Shackle Mounts instead of Tow Hooks

[user 68550]

In the search for Gen2 tow hooks, I wound up installing a Curt 31545 front receiver, but never liked the way the receiver hung so low to the ground. Here's what one looks like with the receiver part cut away and a pair of 3/4" x 3" x 5-1/4" Shackle Mounts welded to the sides.



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[H D]

Nice!:haveabeer:

 

[Carey Frennier]

Really clean. I like it!

 

[user 68550]

Thanks! I'm pretty pleased with it. For those interested, the shackle brackets came from comp4x4.com, p/n DIY0003. They are welded all the way around, with 2.25" sticking out in front. More pictures in my library.

 

[H D]

Are they USA made? There have been disastrous stories of the Chinese D-rings on many 4x4 forums.

 

[user 68550]

The D-rings in the picture are made in the USA, stamped with the 6-1/2 Ton rating. I have a couple of the Chinese ones, but I don't use them (except in a pinch).

 

[H D]

:supercool:

 

[A Morrow]

this is tempting to do, when I have some extra cash I might have to steal this idea. Never know when you might need some front hooks... Do you think it would work with a bull guard on as well?

 

[user 68550]

I don't think you'd be able to also mount a guard without more custom fabrication. Four of the 6 bolts for the hitch assembly use the same frame holes taken by the Aries B35-3005 I used to have.