How to mount D ring shackles on stock rear bumper?

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Jul 9, 2015 | 09:36 AM

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ZGPhoto

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I urge you to do it the correct way, because if someone is winching you from behind they won't be able to put their winch hook on that little pin.

Jul 9, 2015 | 10:06 AM

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cosmiccharlie

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Only have to buy it once. Here is another option for only $32

3/4" Shackle Receiver Mount Bulldog Winch- 20037 - McGuaghys Suspension Online

Jul 9, 2015 | 10:47 AM

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mln01

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Ok guys, just askin', not arguing. This is after all a forum.

Jul 9, 2015 | 04:21 PM

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antichrist

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mln01

But back to the hitch pin; why would we be concerned it will bend with a strap attached to it and not be concerned about it bending if holding a shackle mount? I expect the answer is that the load is distributed across the full width of the receiver with the shackle mount but may be more concentrated with a strap. Is that correct?

Bingo!

Jul 10, 2015 | 07:35 AM

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Freedom38

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Thank you for the help, the thing is though mine didn't come with a hitch receiver and I don't really want to spend 300 dollars on a new one, but I will look around and see if I can buy a cheaper one

Jul 10, 2015 | 08:06 AM

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ZGPhoto

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A lot of people get rid of them when they switch to an HD bumper, they are out there.

Jul 10, 2015 | 08:24 AM

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Freedom38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ZGPhoto

A lot of people get rid of them when they switch to an HD bumper, they are out there.

I agree with that, I would love to get a metal bumper in front and rear, those are the best recovery points in my opinion, just wish I could afford it!