Soft Shackles Group buy. Expressions of interest

[the evil twin]

OOI is anyone or has any one used these soft shackles yet.
A bit of a road report so to say would be good

As prev mentioned... been using them for years, they work great.
Only hassle is people 'borrowing' them

[threedogs]

As prev mentioned... been using them for years, they work great.
Only hassle is people 'borrowing' them

So what are you saying,,, "they grow legs" lol

[the evil twin]

So what are you saying,,, "they grow legs" lol

More so people borrowing them then finding them really handy so they become a, lets say, long term $0 lease arrangement

[threedogs]

Dont know how some ppl can sleep with themselves lol

[mudnut]

Are they actually sold
by 4x4 equipment manufacturers
as a recovery item?
The recovery points on
my vehicle would damage the soft
shackle.

This youtube video has answered my question about soft shackles used with sharp cornered recovery points. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66BXmM_JuBI

In 2015 I paid for a lazer cutter to make me a hardened steel recovery point that is 20mm thick. I did this so I could round of the edges off to see if it makes a difference to a soft shackle compared the current sharp edged style. I have not finished rounding off the corners yet, but I would be willing to send the recovery point to get it tested If anyone knows how or where to get it done.

[threedogs]

Hi Craig @mudnut any sling and shackle place will be able to test it for you
first make a plate to bolt your recovery point to with a hole to except a 4,6 t shackle
You need to ask for them to be proof tested first then have them do a destruction test.
You want a min of 18t breaking point 12t is too light and youll need to re design it
Proof testing is they will scribe two lines and then pull it at 4.5t for 50 times if the lines
are the same you have a winner. even if its moved only one mil youre ok. need more
help you have my number. expect to pay around $500 to get your certificate