Throw out that old winch hook and join the 21st century–everybody’s using the revolutionary Factor 55 Flatlink (blue) D-ring and thimble. As the first folding shackle mount designed for recovery winches, the Flatlink shackle mount is only 1.

Replace conventional winch hooks with a safer more secure shackle/D-ring
Lightweight – Precision CNC machined 6000 series aluminum
No splicing required – titanium double shear pin design
Designed for both steel cables and synthetic winch ropes
Integrated EPDM rubber boot for fairlead protection
Connects to either the pin or bow end of common ¾” screw pin shackles
Connects to the pin ends of 7/8” and 1” screw pin shackles
Fits over most OEM tow hooks
WARNING: Keep forces in line.  DO NOT SIDE LOAD SHACKLE
 
For rope and cable diameters up to 3/8’’
Fits common 3/4’’ screw pin shackles/D-rings
5/8” diameter 6AI-4V titanium double shear pin
Max Load: 16,000 pounds
Ultimate Strength: 40,000 pounds
Weight: 30oz
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The Factor 55 ProLink XXL is the largest and strongest ProLink winch shackle mount in production. The ProLink XXL provides winch owners with a means to replace the conventional winch hook with a safer and stronger screw pin shackle/D-ring.

The Flat Splicer is the world’s first splice on folding winch rope shackle mount thimble.  Finished in a durable Mil-Spec hard anodized surface, the Flat Splicer can be folded flat against winch fairleads minimizing vehicle frontal protrusion.